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The DR Class V 100 (DR-Baureihe V 100), redesignated the Class 110 in 1970, was a four-axled diesel locomotive built for medium duties operated by the Deutsche Reichsbahn of East Germany. It replaced almost all the old state railway locomotives in its field and was thus seen heading all types of train across the whole of the country. Over 1,100 units were built including 190 for export to railways in China. After the merger of the West and East German railways, the Deutsche Bahn found that it had an unusual rolling motion on newer railway track which reduced its top speed to 80 km/h and resulted in its decommissioning from service. more...