GHE T 1

Twin-axled narrow gauge railbus
Type and origin Builder Waggonfabrik Dessau Build date 1933 Total produced 1
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-2-2  • UIC A1 Gauge 1,000 mm Wheel diameter 700 mm Minimum curve 30 m Wheelbase: ​  • Bogie 4,000mm Length: ​  • Over buffers 8,600 mm Height 3,450 mm Empty weight 8.0t Service weight 12,0t Prime mover Today: LKW W50 motor Transmission Mylius drive Loco brake Screw brake
Performance figures Maximum speed 40/40 km/h Power output Today: 92 kW
Career Numbers GHE T 1 DR VT 137 522 DR/HSB:187 001

In 1933 the Gernrode-Harzgerode Railway Company (GHE) bought this twin-axled, narrow gauge railbus from Waggonfabrik Dessau and classified it as GHE T 1 within its vehicle fleet. The vehicle remained a one-off; bus services were more important to the GHE. After the Second World War the railbus remained at Eisfelder Talmühle station and as a result evaded Russian reparation measures. In the time that followed, it was redesignated as VT 133 522, and took over the traffic on the remaining section of the Selke Valley Railway between Eisfelder Talmühle and Hasselfelde. Later it returned to duties on its home line between Gernrode and Straßberg (Harz), but was only used as a tool wagon. With its 34 seats and 10 standing places it was just too small. In 1972 it was given its present-day computerised number of 187 001 by the Deutsche Reichsbahn (GDR) in East Germany. Today the Harz Narrow Gauge Railways uses it exclusively for railway specials.

Currently (2007) the vehicle is stabled as its licence has expired.

External links

• The railbus at the Freundeskreis Selketalbahn
• There is a relevant English-language forum at Railways of Germany