DRG Class 61

DRG 61 001
Model of 61 001 in the Nuremberg Transport Museum
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderHenschel & Sohn
Serial number22500
Build date1935
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte4-6-4T
 • UIC2′C2′ h2t
 • GermanSt 37.18
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Leading dia.1,100 mm (3 ft 7+14 in)
Driver dia.2,300 mm (7 ft 6+12 in)
Trailing dia.1,100 mm (3 ft 7+14 in)
Wheelbase:
 • Axle spacing
(Asymmetrical)
  • 2,350 mm (7 ft 8+12 in) +
  • 2,075 mm (6 ft 9+34 in) +
  • 2,550 mm (8 ft 4+38 in) +
  • 2,550 mm (8 ft 4+38 in) +
  • 2,475 mm (8 ft 1+12 in) +
  • 2,350 mm (7 ft 8+12 in) =
 • Engine14,350 mm (47 ft 1 in)
Length:
 • Over headstocks17,175 mm (56 ft 4+18 in)
 • Over buffers18,475 mm (60 ft 7+38 in)
Height4,200 mm (13 ft 9+38 in)
Axle load18.9 t (18.6 long tons; 20.8 short tons)
Adhesive weight56.7 t (55.8 long tons; 62.5 short tons)
Empty weight100.5 t (98.9 long tons; 110.8 short tons)
Service weight129.1 t (127.1 long tons; 142.3 short tons)
Fuel typeCoal
Fuel capacity5 t (4.9 long tons; 5.5 short tons)
Water cap.17 m3 (3,740 imp gal; 4,490 US gal)
Firebox:
 • Grate area2.75 m2 (29.6 sq ft)
Boiler:
 • Pitch3,000 mm (9 ft 10+18 in)
 • Tube plates5,000 mm (16 ft 4+78 in)
 • Small tubes54 mm (2+18 in), 88 off
 • Large tubes143 mm (5+58 in), 33 off
Boiler pressure20 bar (20.4 kgf/cm2; 290 psi)
Heating surface:
 • Firebox14.2 m2 (153 sq ft)
 • Tubes67.7 m2 (729 sq ft)
 • Flues70.0 m2 (753 sq ft)
 • Total surface151.9 m2 (1,635 sq ft)
Superheater:
 • Heating area69.2 m2 (745 sq ft)
CylindersTwo, outside
Cylinder size460 mm × 750 mm (18+18 in × 29+12 in)
Valve gearHeusinger (Walschaerts)
Loco brakeHildebrand-Knorr automatic Schnellbahnbremse with auxiliary brakes and counterweight brake. Operating on both sides of all coupled and carrying wheels.
Performance figures
Maximum speed175 km/h (109 mph)
Indicated power1,450 PS (1,070 kW; 1,430 hp)
Career
Operators
Numbers61 001
WithdrawnNovember 1952
DRB 61 002
O-scale model of 61 002 in the Dresden Transport Museum
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderHenschel & Sohn
Serial number23515
Build date1939
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte4-6-6T
 • UIC2′C3′ h3t
 • GermanSt 38.19
DriverDivided: inner cylinder to 1st coupled axle, outer to 2nd
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Leading dia.1,100 mm (3 ft 7+14 in)
Driver dia.2,300 mm (7 ft 6+12 in)
Trailing dia.1,100 mm (3 ft 7+14 in)
Wheelbase:
 • Axle spacing
(Asymmetrical)
  • 2,350 mm (7 ft 8+12 in) +
  • 2,100 mm (6 ft 10+58 in) +
  • 2,550 mm (8 ft 4+38 in) +
  • 2,550 mm (8 ft 4+38 in) +
  • 2,475 mm (8 ft 1+12 in) +
  • 1,500 mm (4 ft 11 in) +
  • 1,500 mm (4 ft 11 in) =
 • Engine15,025 mm (49 ft 3+12 in)
Length:
 • Over headstocks17,525 mm (57 ft 6 in)
 • Over buffers18,825 mm (61 ft 9+18 in)
Height4,500 mm (14 ft 9+18 in)
Axle load18.75 t (18.45 long tons; 20.67 short tons)
Adhesive weight56.29 t (55.40 long tons; 62.05 short tons)
Empty weight112.9 t (111.1 long tons; 124.5 short tons)
Service weight146.29 t (143.98 long tons; 161.26 short tons)
Fuel typeCoal
Fuel capacity6 t (5.9 long tons; 6.6 short tons)
Water cap.21 m3 (4,620 imp gal; 5,550 US gal)
Firebox:
 • Grate area2.79 m2 (30.0 sq ft)
Boiler:
 • Pitch3,060 mm (10 ft 12 in)
 • Tube plates5,000 mm (16 ft 4+78 in)
 • Small tubes54 mm (2+18 in), 80 off
 • Large tubes143 mm (5+58 in), 35 off
Boiler pressure20 bar (20.4 kgf/cm2; 290 psi)
Heating surface:
 • Firebox14.3 m2 (154 sq ft)
 • Tubes61.5 m2 (662 sq ft)
 • Flues74.2 m2 (799 sq ft)
 • Total surface150.0 m2 (1,615 sq ft)
Superheater:
 • Heating area73.4 m2 (790 sq ft)
CylindersThree
Cylinder size390 mm × 660 mm (15+38 in × 26 in)
Valve gearHeusinger (Walschaerts)
Loco brakeHildebrand-Knorr automatic Schnellbahnbremse with auxiliary brakes and counterweight brake. Operating on both sides of all coupled and carrying wheels.
Performance figures
Maximum speed175 km/h (109 mph)
Career
Operators
Numbers61 002
DispositionRebuilt to 18 201 in 1961

The two German DRG Class 61 steam engines were express train locomotives specifically built by Henschel for the Henschel-Wegmann train in service with the Deutsche Reichsbahn. The Henschel-Wegmann train was an initiative of the German locomotive construction industry, intended to be able to demonstrate a powerful steam locomotive-hauled train alongside the emerging express diesel multiple units, such as the Hamburg Flyer.