The Fichtelbergbahn - part 3

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In the third and last part of the report about the Fichtelbergbahn of the Sächsische Dampfeisenbahngesellschaft (SDG), we once again meet steam trains on the way and look at the Hüttenbach Viaduct and the terminus Kurort Oberwiesenthal, which has a nostalgic automat. Two videos complement my photos.

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The Fichtelbergbahn - part 2

by Friedhelm Weidelich

In the second part we look again at the station Cranzahl, other small stations at the narrow gauge railway and accompany trains with the camera.

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New 1 Gauge Freight Car from Wunder

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Wunder will shortly be introducing a new freight car for 1 gauge. It is a swing roof car.

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The Fichtelbergbahn - part 1

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The Fichtelbergbahn Cranzahl - Kurort Oberwiesenthal in Saxony overcomes a difference in altitude of 240 meters (789 ft) on a route of 17.4 km (10.8 m) in the Ore Mountains. With steam, of course. We went along for the ride.

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