A look at the steam traction on railway network through Germany between 1969 and 1971. Action starts of in Aachen with majority of the action being provided with 055 class locomotives. Onto Aalen and Heilbronn where a numerous difference of locomotive classes work in everyday use. Action follows in Munster involving the mighty and powerful 012 class locomotives working both passenger and freight trains. Further action is shown along the Mosel Valley and at Bebra. Steam is shown on the Rheine to Emden line and at other locations such as Saalfeld, Gera, Neustadt, Aue and Barenstein. Other featured steam traction includes narrow gauge working between Cranzahl and Kurort Oberwiesenthal as well as between Wolkenstein and Johstadt.