German Railways

I wanted to experience and record details of German (DB and DR) Railways for some forty years, unfortunately to date I have only had time available for a quick trip in an ICE Train and a visit to a small Rail Station/Museum in Germany.

ICE TRAIN AND 146 CLASS: Spectacular looking, albeit stymied by speed restrictions and track standards during my brief trip from Stuttgart to Vienna, nonetheless it was great to try out the pride of Deutsche Bahn (DB). Surprisingly I did find the ride less than smooth and I imagined a somewhat more linear speed control rather than the noticeably 'stepped' control method. A 146 Class happened to rumble passed whilst waiting for the ICE!


DB ICE TRAIN	ICE FLY SQUAT


ICE TRAIN ENTERING VIENNA STATION PRECINCT	CLASS 146 ELECTRIC

BLUMBERG RAILWAY STATION: Quite by accident I came upon the local Rail Station, unfortunately the adjacent Museum was closed.


DR CLASS 52 8012 2-10-0, CIRCA 1960


DR CLASS 52 8012: VALVE GEAR AND ASSEMBLIES AND CAB


DR 50 053 CLASS 0-6-0, CIRCA 1952


BLUMBERG RAILWAY STATION


CLASS 100 0-4-0 SHUNTER	TRACK MAINTENANCE WAGON

I LOVE NEW TECHNOLOGY, LAPTOPS, DIGITAL CAMERAS, MOBILE PHONES/WIRELESS BROADBAND, GPS ETC. ALL SO COOL AND 'PORTABLE'......