The Eisenbahn Museum (railway museum) of Darmstadt organised a special trip between Bad Homburg, where I lived and a small town about 45 minutes north called Usingen. I must admit the Germans love their trains (and any machines for a fact). This WWII steam locomotive BR (Baureihe, Class) 52 4867 is well-maintained. First 3 photos showed BR52 running tender first. The return trip to Bad Homburg with the head first. Watch my video showing how the loco made a turnaround and coupled for our return trip from Usingen Bf (Bf: Bahnhof, railway station) and between Friedrichdorf Bf to Bad Homburg Bf. Continue reading A short trip on BR 52 4867