Gambrinus (train)

The Gambrinus was an express train in Germany, initially linking Munich and Kiel. The train was named after the God of Beer Gambrinus.

Gambrinus
DB Class 103, Gambrinus' locomotive during the TEE era
Overview
Service typeF-Zug
(1953 – 1971)
InterCity(IC)
(1971–1978)
Trans Europ Express (TEE)
(1978–1983)
InterCity(IC)
(1983–1998)
StatusDiscontinued
LocaleGermany
First service1 June 1953 (1953-06-01)
Last service23 May 1998 (1998-05-23)
Former operator(s)Deutsche Bundesbahn
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Electrification15 kV 16,7 Hz (Germany)
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