Bochum - Eisenbahnmuseum Dahlhausen Preußische G 8.1 55 3345 04
The Prussian G 8.1 was a heavier, stronger development of the G 8 and was initially referred to as a 'strengthened standard class.
The engines were built by Robert Garbe from 1913 and 1921, and were the most numerous state railway locomotives in Germany. The boiler was larger than that of the G 8 and the loco was deliberately designed to be heavier, so that it could haul even the heavier trains without sanding, due to its higher adhesive weight. Because it had a high axle load, the G 8.1 could however only be used on main lines. In addition to its employment with heavy goods traffic, it was later used for heavy pusher duties as well.
Number 55 3345 (ex Cassel 5159) remains preserved. It was built in 1915 by Henschel and is found today in the Bochum Dahlhausen Railway Museum, seen in the roundhouse.
Bochum - Eisenbahnmuseum Dahlhausen Preußische G 8.1 55 3345 04
The Prussian G 8.1 was a heavier, stronger development of the G 8 and was initially referred to as a 'strengthened standard class.
The engines were built by Robert Garbe from 1913 and 1921, and were the most numerous state railway locomotives in Germany. The boiler was larger than that of the G 8 and the loco was deliberately designed to be heavier, so that it could haul even the heavier trains without sanding, due to its higher adhesive weight. Because it had a high axle load, the G 8.1 could however only be used on main lines. In addition to its employment with heavy goods traffic, it was later used for heavy pusher duties as well.
Number 55 3345 (ex Cassel 5159) remains preserved. It was built in 1915 by Henschel and is found today in the Bochum Dahlhausen Railway Museum, seen in the roundhouse.