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The DRG Class SVT 877 Hamburg Flyer

The DRG Class SVT 877 Hamburg Flyer sometimes also Flying Hamburger or in German Fliegender Hamburger was Germanys first fast diesel train, and is credited with establishing the fastest regular railway connection in the world in its time. Correctly named the Baureihe SVT 877, the diesel-electric powered train was used to carry passengers on the BerlinHamburg line (roughly 178 miles). It entered service in 1933.
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1933 Bodywork Buffer Deutsche Deutschen Diesel Express Fast Fliegender Flyer Futuristic Hamburg Hamburger Lights Loco Locomotive Management Shape Speed Streamlined Diesel Electric Railcar


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This photograph showcases the sleek and futuristic design of the DRG Class SVT 877 Hamburg Flyer, also known as the Flying Hamburger or Fliegender Hamburger, which revolutionized railway travel in Germany during the 1930s. Debuting in 1933, this diesel-electric powered train was the first fast diesel train in the country, setting the standard for speed and efficiency on the Berlin-Hamburg line. The Baureihe SVT 877, as it was officially named, boasted a streamlined bodywork, distinctive front with buffer and lights, and an express railcar design that epitomized the spirit of modern transportation. The Deutsche Reichsbahn Gesellschaft, the German railway company, managed this innovative train through its Mitropa Bewirtschaftung subsidiary. With its groundbreaking technology and striking appearance, the DRG Class SVT 877 Hamburg Flyer left an indelible mark on railway history, establishing the fastest regular railway connection in the world at the time.

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