German Locomotive Classification

German Locomotive Classification

The different railway companies in Germany have used various schemes to classify their rolling stock.

Read more about German Locomotive Classification:  From The Beginning, Different Numbering Schemes Prior To 1924, The First Uniform Scheme, IT Compatible Numbering Schemes

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