Description

Steam locomotive 44 089 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft.

– With Wagner smoke deflectors
– Circumferential plate with apron
– First version with rivet tender 2’2′ T 32
– Medium drive axles with smaller wheel flanges
– Clear view between boiler and chassis
– Use in heavy freight train service

The locomotives could haul trains with a total load of 1,200 tons, or 600 tons on steep slopes. The steam locomotives, known as “Jumbo” because of their tractive power, were used with great success throughout Germany and in many other European countries. The top speed was 80 km/h forward, and 50 km/h reverse. Starting in 1937, the locomotives were predominantly ordered with welded tenders, but were immediately exchanged for older riveted tenders from express locomotives.