The steam locomotives of DB Class 10 were express train locomotives with the Deutsche Bundesbahn in Germany after the Second World War. They were nicknamed 'Black Swans' as a result of their elegant shape. The Class 10 was generally well-liked, especially by the staff at Kassel depot. Contrary to the claim commonly made in the literature that she was prone to damage, her long periods out of service were because spare parts were never available locally, unlike those of the Class 01. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DB_Class_10
