page_title: GT8
section_title: Second Series (1981/82)
hierarchical_section_title: GT8 / Series / Second Series (1981/82)
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Auf diesem Bild sehen Sie die Straßenbahn GT8K 210 der Freiburger Verkehrs - AG (VAG) an der Endhaltestelle "Hornusstraße" der Linie 5. Aufgenommen im Herbst 2013 (31.10.13).English: On this picture you see the tram GT8K 210 of Freiburg Transportation - AG (VAG) at the final stop "Hornusstraße" of the line 5. Recorded in the fall of 2013 (31/10/13).Français&#160;: Sur cette photo, vous voyez le tram GT8K 210 de Fribourg Transport - AG (VAG) au terminus "Hornusstraße" ligne 5. Enregistrée à l'automne 2013 (31/10/13).Italiano: Su questa immagine si vede il GT8K tram 210 di Friburgo Trasporti - AG (VAG) al capolinea "Hornusstraße" linea 5. Registrato nell'autunno del 2013 (31.10.13).
context_page_description: The three-part eight-axle articulated trams used on Freiburg im Breisgau's tram network are the GT8s. From 1971 to 1991, they were exclusively produced for the Freiburger Verkehrs by the Düsseldorfer Waggonfabrik in three series, which is why they are defined as Typ Freiburg. They have been designed to be used uni-directionally.
context_section_description: After good experiences with the first four trams and the decision to expand the network, ten more trams were ordered towards the end of 1970s. These were commissioned in 1981 and 1982 and were given the numbers 205-214, also referred to as GT8K. They were lacquered in red and white and had two central front head lights. On journeys, there was no need for a conductor and the last type of trams with sidecars were discarded.
  At a length of 2.32 metres, they are twelve centimetres wider than the trams from the first series, which in some curves of the network, required new track to be laid. An example of this was at the Schwabentor. The larger width made it possible to make trams slightly bigger than the first series. Both storeys across the two series were very high, but were now accessible in the second series by means of three normal steps. The seats were also laid out 1+2 enabling more standing passengers to board the tram.
  Instead of the mechanics of the first series, the second series used a direct current controller, which was operated via a set point transmitter. It enabled acceleration and deceleration to take place without jerking. In comparison to the first series, which had scissor pantographs, the second series used single-armed pantographs.
  Tram 205 is now used as an historic motor coach, tram 207 was scrapped in 2007 and trams 208 and 209 were sold to Ulm's tram network, where they were merged to form number 17 and  used as a bi-directional rail grinder. From 2012, trams 206 and 210-214 were used full-time due to the refurbishment of the GT8Zs. Previously, they were only used during peak hours and for transporting spectators to SC Freiburg home matches. Tram 206, which had already been marketed for sale, was now reactivated. In addition, they were all equipped with LED indicators. They are the only trams, alongside the Combinos, to have fitted LED indicators. The remaining trams were still being used until the completion of the GT8Z refurbishment and the delivery of the new CAF Urbos in 2017.
caption: GT8K 210 at Hornusstraße, 2013
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