Hitler's Insane Train
Summary
TLDRThe script details Hitler's ambitious and grandiose project, the BR Bban, a massive train designed for luxury and military purposes, central to his plans for world domination. With a unique 3-meter wide gauge, it was to connect key regions for economic and military expansion, featuring lavish accommodations, armed defenses, and facilities for workers and soldiers. Despite its priority status and extensive planning, the train was never realized, reflecting the megalomania and impracticality of Hitler's vision.
Takeaways
- 🚂 The BR bban was a massive train project envisioned by Adolf Hitler, intended to be 6 meters wide and 7 meters high, symbolizing his megalomaniac infrastructure ambitions.
- 🛠️ Despite wartime scarcity of resources, Hitler prioritized the BR bban project, allocating 84,000 tons of steel for its construction, showcasing its importance in his plans.
- 📜 Original plans for Hitler's train were discovered and published by German historian anom Yim staler, revealing the train's extravagant design and purpose.
- 🛤️ The train was designed with a unique track gauge of 3 meters, wider than the standard 1,435 mm, to accommodate its size and Hitler's vision for high-speed travel.
- 🏰 The interior of the BR bban was luxurious, featuring first-class cabins with expansive views, communal areas for socializing, and even a cinema for nearly 200 people.
- 🍽️ Dining facilities on the train were to be opulent, with a dining car adorned in natural wood and gold, and plans for additional restaurants and breakfast rooms.
- 🛏️ Accommodations for passengers included sleeping cars with private compartments, some featuring amenities like sofas, armchairs, and even bathrooms with showers.
- 👷♂️ The BR bban also included 'Eastern worker carriages' for laborers, with basic bench seating and separate facilities, reflecting the train's role in Hitler's colonization plans.
- 🌏 Hitler's strategic goal for the BR bban was to establish a vast rail network across Europe and beyond, facilitating the transport of resources and people for his conquest plans.
- 💣 The train was heavily armed and designed to carry soldiers and weaponry, prepared for potential resistance and capable of transporting heavy military equipment.
- 🛑 The BR bban was never realized, and post-war, the plans were either taken to the Soviet Union or remained unpublished, marking the end of Hitler's grandiose and impractical vision.
Q & A
What was the BR bban train project?
-The BR bban train project was an enormous train envisioned by Adolf Hitler, designed to be 6 meters wide and 7 meters high, luxurious and heavily armed. It was intended to be central to the Nazis' plans for world domination.
Why was the BR bban train considered one of Hitler's favorite projects?
-The BR bban train was considered one of Hitler's favorite projects because it was given top priority in 1941, and he personally demanded that all necessary forces be deployed to realize it, despite the scarcity of steel at the time.
What was the original track gauge Hitler wanted for the BR bban train?
-Hitler originally wanted a 4-meter wide track gauge for the BR bban train, but after discussions, he settled for a 3-meter gauge.
How luxurious was the interior of the BR bban train supposed to be?
-The interior of the BR bban train was to be incredibly luxurious, featuring first-class cabins on the upper deck for better views, spacious second-class areas, and a third class that was still relatively spacious. It was also to include communal areas for socializing, a dining car with high ceilings and chandeliers, a cinema, and sleeping cars with private facilities.
What were the facilities for passengers in the BR bban train?
-The BR bban train was to have a cinema for almost 200 people, a stage for lectures and performances, sleeping cars with spacious compartments, a bath car with bathtubs and showers, and hairdressing salons for both men and women.
What was the purpose of the Eastern worker carriages in the BR bban train?
-The Eastern worker carriages were designed to transport work slaves, with no seats but only benches for eight travelers per compartment. These workers were to sit and sleep on these benches and had no access to the rest of the train.
How did Hitler envision the BR bban train contributing to his plans for world domination?
-Hitler aimed to use the BR bban train to replace maritime shipping with trains, creating a broad gauge rail network that would stretch across the European continent and beyond, facilitating the transport of raw materials, natural resources, and workers to support his conquest plans.
What were the proposed routes for the BR bban train outside of Germany?
-Proposed routes for the BR bban train included a line from the Mediterranean through Spain and France to Munich, another from Munich to Rome or eastward through Vienna to Istanbul, and extensions through Iran into Iraq and potentially to Vladivostok on the Sea of Japan, as well as to British-occupied India.
What was the armament of the BR bban train?
-The BR bban train was to be heavily armed, with an anti-aircraft installation hidden under a dome, countless weapons on board, and the capability to carry soldiers and enormous ammunition chambers. It could also be used to transport heavy weaponry such as tanks.
Why was the BR bban train project eventually not built?
-The BR bban train project was never built because many experts believed that the areas of operation could be covered by standard gauge trains. Additionally, the project was a reflection of Hitler's megalomania, and as the war progressed and the Nazis started losing, such projects were scrapped.
What happened to the plans of the BR bban train after the war?
-After the war, some plans were taken to the Soviet Union, and files on the planned routes to France are said to be in Paris, but they were not published or pursued further.
Outlines
🚂 Hitler's Behemoth: The BR BBan Luxury Train Project
The script delves into the BR BBan, a massive train envisioned by Adolf Hitler as a symbol of Nazi power and technological prowess. This luxurious and heavily armed train was intended to be 6 meters wide and 7 meters high, equipped with an anti-aircraft installation and a plethora of weapons, as well as cabins for soldiers. Despite the impracticality of the project, Hitler's personal interest in it led to it being prioritized during World War II, even in the face of scarce resources. The train was designed to accommodate a variety of amenities, including luxurious first and second-class cabins, communal areas, a dining car, a cinema, and sleeping quarters. It was also planned to have a fully glazed viewing platform at the end. The project was part of Hitler's larger infrastructure ambitions, which included other grandiose projects like the German stadium and the Albah High Bridge. However, the BR BBan was unique in that it was considered central to the Nazi's plans for world domination, with Hitler personally demanding its realization.
🌏 Hitler's Global Ambitions: The Strategic Role of BR BBan
This paragraph outlines Hitler's strategic vision for the BR BBan, which was not just a symbol of power but also a key component in his plans for global domination. Hitler intended to use the train to replace maritime shipping, creating a broad-gauge rail network that would span across Europe and beyond. The train was designed to be fast, capable of traveling at 200 km per hour, and to serve both passenger and freight transport, facilitating the movement of raw materials and workers across Eurasia. The BR BBan was also heavily armed, prepared to face any resistance and even transport heavy weaponry. The train was to be a tool for mass colonization, spreading German influence and control across the continents. Despite the grand plans, the train was never built, and post-war, some of the plans were taken to the Soviet Union, but they were not pursued further. The project's failure highlights the impracticality and megalomania of Hitler's vision, as well as the limitations of his conquest plans.
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Keywords
💡BR bban
💡Luxurious
💡Anti-aircraft installation
💡Megalomania
💡Track gauge
💡Infrastructure projects
💡World domination
💡Broad-gauge rail network
💡Eastern worker carriages
💡Mass colonization
💡Hitler's Conquest plans
Highlights
The BR Bban was an enormous train, 6 meters wide and 7 meters high, designed to be luxurious and heavily armed.
The train was Adolf Hitler's personal favorite project, central to the Nazis' plans for world domination.
Hitler was known for his megalomaniac infrastructure projects, many of which were canceled during WWII.
Despite steel scarcity, the BR Bban was granted 84,000 tons for its construction.
German historian Anom Yim Staler collected and published the original plans for Hitler's train.
Over 100 designs for locomotives and wagons were submitted for the BR Bban.
The train's track gauge was initially planned to be 4 meters but was later reduced to 3 meters.
The BR Bban was designed to be a double-decker with luxurious interiors and spacious accommodations.
The train included a cinema for 200 people, a stage for performances, and a dining car with high ceilings.
Passenger classes varied from roomy first-class compartments to bench seating for Eastern workers.
The BR Bban was intended to replace maritime shipping and connect key regions for economic development.
Hitler's plans included a broad gauge rail network stretching across Europe and beyond.
The train was designed to transport raw materials, natural resources, and workers across Eurasia.
The BR Bban was also heavily armed to counter potential resistance and could carry soldiers and weaponry.
The train project was never realized, and post-war, some plans were taken to the Soviet Union but not pursued.
Many experts believed that the BR Bban's operational areas could be covered by standard gauge trains.
The BR Bban project illustrates the extent of Hitler's conquest plans and his limitless greed and madness.
Transcripts
this is the BR bban an enormous train 6
M wide 7 m
High inside it is incredibly luxurious
and heavily armed hidden under a dome is
an anti-aircraft installation there are
countless weapons on board and cabins
filled with Soldiers the train was the
brainchild of none other than Adolf
Hitler it was his personal favorite toy
while many of his megalomaniac projects
were canceled as the war progressed he
tried to force this one into existence
until his end because it was Central to
the Nazis plans for world
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domination Hitler was well known for his
insane infrastructure projects the
German stadium was to be built in nurg
alongside the Congress Hall and the
Zeppelin field with space for 400,000
people it would have been the largest
arena in the
world the albah High Bridge and Hamburg
would have dwarfed the Golden Gate
Bridge these and many other projects
were scrapped when the Nazis started
losing World War II but the Bri bban was
different it was considered one of
Hitler's favorite projects in 1941 it
was given top priority Hitler personally
demanded that all forces necessary be
deployed to realize it although steel
was already extremely scarce at the time
his project was granted 84,000
tons we actually found the original
plans for Hitler's monster train the
German historian anom Yim staler
collected from several archives and
published them in this
book although the entire German industry
was geared towards Warfare the Nazi
leadership commissioned the same
companies to develop the B borban over
100 designs for locomotives and wagons
were submitted the distance between
rails is called the track gauge even
back then the standard gauge of
1,435 mm was already widespread all over
the world with small deviations in some
count R Hitler originally wanted a 4 M
wide gauge for his train after a lot of
back and forth he was finally persuaded
to settle for 3
m the train itself was massive to 6 M
wide and 7 m tall the length was up to
420 M for the passenger trains and over
a kilometer for Freight traffic a double
decker as demanded by the fura today's
trains almost seem puny in
comparison inside the BRB was supposed
to be packed with luxury the first class
was located on the upper deck for better
views here you had the most space a lush
interior with coat racks and comfy
armrests directly below usually on the
lower deck was the second class still
spacious the third class was a bit
narrower additionally there were
countless communal areas you could sip
wine smoke and Lounge on Sofas in a bar
similar setups just without the bar were
found in a reading and socializing
area the planned dining car was
particularly impressive in the drafts it
was paneled with natural wood adorned
with gold and had chandeliers hanging
from the ceiling it was supposed to be
the only single Decker car with ceilings
so high you wouldn't feel like you were
on a train besides this main hall there
were additional restaurants and
breakfast rooms planned the train was
also to feature a cinema for almost 200
people a smaller stage should host
lectures and
performances the train was meant to
travel far so the plants included
sleeping cars in first class after a
spacious Reception Area wealthy Nazis
would find roomy sleeping compartments
with sofas armchairs a vanity table and
a large window with an outside view the
first classrooms were also supposed to
have their own toilet sink and shower
the smaller bedrooms in second class
only had a sink nevertheless all
passengers could freshen up in the bath
car it was supposed to host four
bathtubs and 20 showers
additionally there were layouts for
ladies and gentlemen's hairdressing
salons so the undercut wouldn't suffer
during the journey also there were
storage and staff rooms a pastry shop
would Supply guests with snacks fresh
cakes and all kinds of drinks another
highlight was planned at the very end of
the
train a fully glazed viewing
platform at this point we wish we had a
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and second class carriages could only
accommodate about 200 passengers there
were more than twice as many seats in
third class they could have easily fit
over 500 seats in third class but with
the Bri bban they wanted to ensure a
comfortable Journey for everyone well
not
everyone these are designs for the
so-called Eastern worker carriages there
were no seats only benches for eight
Travelers per compartment these work
slaves were supposed to sit on the
benches during the day and sleep on them
at night this provided space for a total
of 480 work slaves they did not have
access to the rest of the train their
food was supposed to be cooked in a
large Kitchen Next Door pushed through
the train in bucket
and then distributed at a
canteen let's zoom out at this point
what did Hitler aim to achieve with Bri
bbon why did he prioritize it so much on
March 24th 1942 Hitler had lunch with
his state Secretary Hermon Esser and the
architect Hermon gesler in Munich there
he explained just as we need a fast
connection to Constantinople now
Istanbul we need a fast connection
between upper Silesia and the donits
basin we need trains that can travel at
200 km per hour we need to build wider
carriages preferably twostory from the
outset the Upper Floor in particular
must offer a good view it must also be
possible to use the tracks for double
track Freight traffic only in this way
will it be possible to develop the
Eastern region especially economically
in line with our plans even if the
implementation of this railroad program
naturally involves a wealth of
difficulties we must not let this deter
us the Bri bban was key in Hitler's
plans to conquer the world he aimed to
replace Maritime shipping with trains
his broad gauge rail network was
supposed to stretch across the entire
European continent and Beyond there were
discussions about a route from the
Mediterranean at jalar through Spain
Marsa Theon Valley to Munich here a huge
Junction Station was supposed to be
built from there it would head south to
Rome or Eastward through Vienna to
Budapest Belgrade Bucharest and then to
eastanbul
another route was supposed to run from
breast through Paris the rur area to
Berlin from the German Capital brbor
trains should have gone through Poland
and Belarus directly to Moscow there
were plans to extend the Bri bban
through Iran into Iraq targeting the
rich oil reserves
there there were ideas to build a
railway all the way to vladas on the Sea
of Japan another line was supposed to
reach British occupied India
the Bri bban was not only planned for
passengers but also for Freight
transport Hitler wanted to supply his re
with raw materials and natural resources
from all over Eurasia at the same time
workers from the East were to be
transported to factories and
agricultural fields in Germany hence the
Eastern worker carriages in the other
direction Germans should have spread
across half the World by train it was
intended as a tool to mass colonize as
such the BR bban was heavily armed in
case would meet local resistance it was
supposed to carry soldiers and had
enormous ammunition Chambers the train
could even be used to transport heavy
Weaponry such as tanks or whole
ships ultimately the train was never
built after the war some plans were
taken to the Soviet Union files on the
planned routes to France are said to be
in Paris they were not published and
apparently not pursued further that's
not surprising from the beginning many
Experts of the German rail company were
convinced that most most of the BR Ban's
areas of operation could also be covered
by standard gauge trains but of course
nobody dared to seriously contradict the
fura and talk about his
toy like so many of Hitler's projects
the B ban was a gigantic embarrassing
show of Megamania the leading Nazi
architect Albert Spar said later the
more Monumental and and oversized in
scale the more enthusiastic Hitler would
be about a project the Bri borban
powerfully illustrates the extent of
Hitler's Conquest plans the fact that he
pursued such a bizarre project until the
last days of the war shows how Limitless
his greed and Madness truly
were
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