Riogrande DVD 59: The 52.80 Series Steam Locomotive

This DVD features the powerful 52.80 series steam locomotive, a key part of the German railway system post-World War II. The DVD includes footage of these locomotives in action. This edition of Riogrande's "Stars of the Rails" series explores how these robust, war-era engines were reconstructed in the 1960s, returning them to service for the German Democratic Republic's state railway. Discover the history and technical aspects of this important piece of engineering.