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Here's another view of the traffic in Dresden Hbf. These trains look to be two locals, one a Class 143 (or similar)-hauled bi-level on the left, and a Talent DMU on the right. In spite of the 1970-present electrification program in the Eastern part of Germany, many lines are still unelectrified, meaning you can still find diesels.

Seen here on a local, #143251-7 is a 143 Class electric, built sometime around 1985 for the Deutsche Reichsbahn of East Germany. These units were part of a larger electrification program to replace steam locomotives, and to a lesser extent diesels, on the DR, with oil prices being a factor. They put out 3,720Kw, or 4,990 horsepower, and have a maximum service speed of 120Km/h, which isn't adequate for express services anymore but which is fine for many locals.

While I was waiting for my train back to Prague, I amused myself with some railfanning. Recently restored, Dresden Hauptbahnhof is a great place to watch trains, with its good food, heavy traffic, large trainshed, and generally spectacular architecture. The rail traffic includes Intercities, Eurocities, and even ICE's, not to mention all the locals, including bi-level ones like the one if the foreground, and obviously DVB trams outside, including old Tatra T4's.