DRG Class 05 Speed Record Attempt

During testing on the Berlin-Hamburg line, the Borsig-built DRG Class 05 4-6-4 locomotive demonstrated exceptional performance with its fully streamlined casing and 2,000 horsepower output. Engineer Richard Wagner oversaw the project as part of Germany's push for high-speed rail in the interwar period. The trials reached speeds exceeding 140 km/h, informing later record runs in 1936. This innovation highlighted the peak of steam technology before diesel and electric dominance. The event boosted national pride in engineering and influenced locomotive design worldwide, with preserved examples now in museums educating enthusiasts on pre-war rail advancements.