Kittel-Dampftriebwagen: Innovation des Nahverkehrs vor über hundert Jahren

Synopsis of Kittel-Dampftriebwagen: Innovation des Nahverkehrs vor über hundert Jahren

This book provides a detailed history of the Kittel steam railcars, a key technological innovation for local transport over a century ago. Author Werner Willhaus examines the development of these vehicles, comparing them with contemporary technologies such as gasoline cars, accumulator railcars, and small steam locomotives in Württemberg. The work highlights the significance of the vertical boiler systems developed by Eugen Kittel, which enabled efficient operation on branch lines, and covers the subsequent evolution of steam railcars at the Deutsche Reichsbahn, as well as historical preservation efforts in Switzerland.