European Railroad Discussion > More Zittau - 30 Years Ago

Thanks, Jim, for the update from Zittau, it's good to see the railway in good condition and 99-731 still in steam (if it is actually the same loco in both photos as the appearance has changed).  When I was there 30 years ago the railway was still operated by DB.  The economy in the former East Germany was in a shambles and you could still see several closed industries along the line that had provided the freight traffic that had kept the line alive.  Following are a few photos from my one visit.  I'd like to get back!

All photos 8-28-93 and these at Zittau except 99-724 is at Zittau Sud.

Gordon 

 



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/07/23 19:42 by gbmott.

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Three more.

99-728 at Kurort Jonsdorf
99-733 at Zittau

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Last ones.

Gordon



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/07/23 19:44 by gbmott.

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I think the gauge is 750/760 mm.
Most of the Narrow gauge iin europe is between 900mm and one meter.

Wow, great pictures! I am sure those were very different times! Thanks for sharing!

-Jim