Fireless in the museum at Thale

Hi Tiabunna

Thank you. Fireless locos were used in factories where there was a readily available steam supply, or where there was a huge fire risk from a conventional loco. They also had an advantage of being much simpler to drive and of course not needing a fireman!
I have seen a few of these (of different makes) on my travels around Germany, so maybe not quite so unusual..

Best wishes
Peter

Ah now thanks to your replies above I can understand how this engine worked ~ thanks Peter :~)

A grand little engine, a grand little capture. Well done again. ~ Herb

Thank you Nick,

I am honoured that your knowledge of steam has increased thanks to this picture!
It is literally no more than a giant pressure vessel on wheels..

Best Wishes
Peter