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Date: 05/18/21 09:01
Rhine River Cruise & RR Doings
Author: pbrasky

Two summers ago my wife and I took a Rhine River cruise (Basel -> Amsterdam).  Aside from the spectacular scenery and excellent wine, there  were a few RR surprises.  When we first boarded our ship in Basel, there was enough time to wander around the port.  Here is a scrap metal plant with covered hopper and its unique trucks.  Several days later, we saw a genuine steamship.  I almost missed this shot because I was so surprised.



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Date: 05/18/21 14:11
Re: Rhine River Cruise & RR Doings
Author: Pullman

The Goethe is no longer steam powered. She was converted to diesel in 2008. I saw her in 2001, when she was still steam powered.

http://www.paddlesteamers.info/Goethe.htm

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Date: 05/18/21 15:38
Re: Rhine River Cruise & RR Doings
Author: Train29

Lots of steam powered ships still operating on the Elbe out of Dresden. 

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Date: 05/19/21 05:29
Re: Rhine River Cruise & RR Doings
Author: Bob3985

When I visited Dresden in 2002 I saw the "Leipzig" traversing the Elbe River.

Bob Krieger
Cheyenne, WY

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