The East German "Deutsche Reichsbahn" developed its own distinctive steam locomotive designs following the partition of the country after World War II. Generally aesthetically more attractive than their West German counterparts, D.R. steam lasted in regular service for more than a decade longer, until 1988, shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall. The most impressive and popular of post-war D.R. engines were the 01.5 semi-streamlined 4-6-2s; No. 1518 is accelerating a fast passenger train out of Weida, on July 26, 1980.
