It was the smallest standard locomotive in service with the Reichsbahn.
This arrangement is only used on very small locomotives.
As is the case with many small, early locomotives, we know little of their operating history.
On the opening of the line, the company had two small 2-2-2 locomotives known as the Raigmore class.
Instead of looking like a carriage, it resembled a small locomotive.
It also built small electric locomotives for use on mine railways.
It acquired a number of small locomotives, adding to the roster as traffic increased.
The two smaller locomotives were sold to other interests.
Passengers were offered simple wagon or coach rides run by small industrial locomotives.
The small locomotives (Kleinlokomotiven) were given the class number 100.
