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VSM 50 307 was built by Floridsdorf in 1940, reconstructed by the DR as 50 3564 in 1959, acquired by VSM in 1995, and externally returned to its original 1940 appearance and number during the 2011-2012 boiler overhaul. Recent 2024/2025 records show it in active heritage use.
Technical details
| Series | 50 |
| Set-up | 1'E (2-10-0) |
| Length | 22940 mm |
| Diameter driving wheels | 1400 mm |
| Weight full | 146 ton |
| Overheated area | 69 m2 |
| Grate area | 4 m2 |
| Gear | Heusinger |
| Cilinders | 2: 600x660 mm |
| Fuel capacity | coal |
| Water capacity | 30 m3 |
| Power | 1625 pki |
| Remarks | The development of this class started in 1937 as a replacement for the old freight-train engines in Germany. From this series special simplified versions were derived during the war. After the war many were converted in Eastern Germany (rebuild). |
History
| Date | Event | Owner | Series | Identification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Build for | Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft | 50 | / 50 307 |
| 1945 | Take over by | Deutsche Reichsbahn | 50 | / 50 307 |
| 1959 | Rebuild by | Deutsche Reichsbahn | 5035 | / 50 3564 |
| 1995 | Sold to | Veluwsche Stoomtrein Maatschappij | 5035 | / 50 3564 |
| 2012 | Renumbered by | Veluwsche Stoomtrein Maatschappij | 50 | / 50 307 |
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