The fascinating world of express passenger steam locomotive 01 1104

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News

Return to the home depot Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg

Following a late-summer stay at the Saxon Railway Museum in Chemnitz, to attend the local boiler house festival and to carry out a bearing repair on the second wheelset of the…

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29May2027
Special Train

Steam train journey from Niebüll to Westerland

29.05.2027 Niebüll - Westerland
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Express passenger steam locomotive 01 1104

About us

Since 2011, Faszination Dampf e.V. has been dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of historic rolling stock. At the heart of our work is express passenger steam locomotive 01 1104 (012 104-6), kept in original Deutsche Bundesbahn condition – one of the most powerful and elegant steam locomotives ever to run on German rails.

Through their voluntary commitment, our members keep this piece of engineering history – the fascination of steam – alive.

Class Running number 01.10 (012) 01 1104012 104-6
In working order since Built 2023 1940
Power output Wheel arrangement 2,470 hp 2'C1' h3
Maximum speed Cylinders 140 km/h 3
The association's support coach

Our work

Maintaining a steam locomotive calls for extensive expertise and craftsmanship. Our team of experienced engine drivers, fitters and dedicated volunteers takes care of every aspect of operation.

We work closely with other organisations so that our locomotive can continue to run on the main line network.

Support us

Preserving and operating historic steam locomotives is demanding and costly. Your donation helps keep this unique piece of railway history alive.

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Get involved

Do you share our passion for historic railway engineering? Join us at Faszination Dampf e.V. and support our work – hands-on or with a donation. Every contribution counts in preserving this unique piece of railway history for generations to come.

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