Lauda DB | 1975

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Lauda DB | 1975
Lauda DB | 1975

The loco crew are aware of watching enthusiasts witnessing BR50 050 219-5 worked impressively away from Lauda at 08.45 upon a Würzburg line freight.
The loco has an austere appearance of a BR50ÜK or BR52 (see notes below*). Cabin-tender fitted.
Just four operational months lay ahead.
Mono impression of a colour transparency posted previously, red filter added.
23rd April 1975

A rather lengthy loco profile as follows, for those interested!
50 219 is Krupp, Essen 2085/39 from records delivery to DR, test driven and acceptance Schwerte (Ruhr) 12/39.
Operationally decommissioned 3/45 z-Sstellung to 6/46, attention to "shell damage".
Administered to US/British Occupation Zones 7/45 - 9/48.
To Deutsche Bundesbahn 9/49.

*To repair shops Schwerte 29/5/56 conversion by replacement boiler from 'Kriegslok' BR52 52 1546 BZA154.
DB renumbering to 050 219-5 1/68.
Final decommission 21-8-75 z-position withdrawn Crailsheim 2-3-76.

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