They were later renumbered in the 94.2–4 by Deutsche Reichsbahn The development of the T16 locomotives was influenced by the ideas of Karl Gölsdorf.

The design included three Gölsdorf axles – the first, third, and fifth – and enabled elimination of the articulated frame that had been used on the Prussian T 15.

After the World War I, 65 locomotives were surrendered, including 57 to Poland, and three to the Free City of Danzig.

One Belgian locomotive was in the Soviet zone at the end of the war and became 94 1811 in the East German Deutsche Reichsbahn fleet.

In 1983, it was de-accessioned and traded to Heiligenstädter Eisenbahnverein (Heiligenstadt Railway Club) for 60 tonnes of scrap.