I'd hate to be the guy who maintains the catenary.
These V160 series diesel hydraulic locomotives have been around since the 60's and still provide reliable service to this day.
This train is named after the city of "Schwäbisch Hall". The tower in the background is the "Messeturm" (Expo Tower).
This was the first "AC" traction motor locomotive type built for DB.
It was very cold and windy that morning. Inside the train though it was toasty warm.
Staying at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof.
Approaching Terminal 1 - This Picture is Taken From the Observation Deck of Terminal 1 - In Germany it is Acceptable to Take Pictures of Both Aircraft and Trains - For €4.00 You Can go Thru a Me... (more)
InterTerminal Train Entering Terminal 1
This locomotive is now painted in a red firefighters union paint scheme (June 2006). (see photo ID # 148436)
