Austria
I have not undertaken many trips to Austria, but did manage a visit in January 1973 to the famous "Erzbergbahn" (Iron Mountain Railway), the rack line between Eisenerz and Vordernberg and also one of the narrow gauge lines. A couple of nights were spent at the well-known Gasthof Gruber in Vordernberg Markt, an excellent establishmnet that made British enthusiasts very welcome! A few pictures to start, more to follow, as per usual...
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No. 298.53, Garsten, 27th January 1973
At Garsten, the Steyrtalbahn (760mm gauge) had its station adjoining the standard gauge lines which are electrified. Krauss 0-6-2T No. 298.53 approaches the narrow gauge station from the sidings, to form the 13:15 departure to Molln, the limit of passenger train operations. Several well wrapped-up passengers were waiting for it to stop. Saturday 27th January 1973. Slide No. 10901.
