The Alpine
We want to run mainly authentic looking charter trains on some lines between
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11.10. |
The group will meet at the |
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12.10. |
Bus transfer to Pöckstein-Zwischenwässern in the morning. A small section of the Gurkthalbahn railway has been preserved here. We will be travelling the remaining section in the uphill direction from Pöckstein-Zwischenwässern to Treibach-Althofen. 699.101 and 898.01 will be used with two different train compositions. In the afternoon we travel on into the Rosental valley to Weizelsdorf to photograph the standard-gauge 93.1332 between the tunnel and Maria Elend with a mixed train. We return to our hotel by charter bus. |
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13.10. |
In the morning, bus transfer to Maria Elend in the Rosental valley. From here we push back to the tunnel and then travel with 93.1332 and a freight train to Ferlach. In the late afternoon we take our charter bus to a hotel in Vöcklabruck. |
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14.10. |
Bus transfer to Aschach on the Steyrtalbahn, where we will board the train to Grünberg, hauled by 298.53. The train will consist of passenger coaches and a luggage coach. In the afternoon, we'll travel behind with 699.103 and a goods train from Aschach to Steyr and back. From Aschach to Grünburg, we will then run a freight train double headed by 699.103 and 298.53 with a passenger coach (bonnet roof) at the end of the train. Our charter bus will take us back to our hotel in Vöcklabrück |
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15.10. |
Morning bus transfer to Ampflwang. With the "fake" Prussian G10, 657.2770, we will haul a goods train to Timelkam. From here we travel to Ried im Innkreis with a passenger train hauled by the Pacific 77.28 tender locomotive. Here the locomotive turns round and travels chimney first back via Timelkam to Ampflwang. Our charter bus takes us to the next hotel in Langschlag in the Waldviertel. |
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16.10. |
We spend the next two days taking photos on the Waldviertel railway. Before sunrise, we take the charter bus to Altweitra, where our passenger train with 399.04 will be waiting for us. We want to capture the sunrise at the sweeping curves of Altweitrea and then travel on to Groß Gerungs. From Groß Gerungs we return and take the train to Langschlag, where the charter bus awaits us and takes us to the hotel. |
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17.10. |
Bus transfer to Gmünd station. Our train ill go northbound to Litschau via Alt Nagelberg. Our journey ends in Lischau. Our charter bus takes us back to Gmünd. From there, you can take the 3.14 p.m. train to |
All the lines we intend to travel are described in detail on the Internet. Therefore, only one comment is necessary here in that the locomotives written in bold are the engines with a Giesl ejector, the flat chimney which was very common in
The weather can be cool and wet in autumn, but also warm, sunny and dry. To choose the right clothing, you should definitely check the weather forecast shortly before travelling and, as usual, layers are the way to go.
The journey starts at the airport and the railway station in
The price of the journey includes breakfast and dinner; however, alcoholic and sugary drinks are not included. With one exception, the trains are not catered. However, we will organise something on some of the trains, including lunch, which must be paid for on the spot.
The only real health risk is you doing something stupid like jumping on or off a moving train. Boarding, disembarking from and travelling on the trains is at your own risk. Common sense and caution are required! Attention is expressly drawn to the dangers that can arise when using and staying in the vicinity of the railway and other means of transport.
The tour is specially designed for photographers and videographers. It is primarily about achieving good results in this area, not about exploring the local cuisine, bars or nightclubs.
It is recommended that you take out international accident insurance and the always important international health insurance. Travel cancellation insurance is also advisable. You travel on your own risk. FarRail Tours, the local organisers or the railways used are in no way liable for accidents, disadvantages resulting from delays, etc.
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| From Carinthia to the Waldviertel: Steam in the Realm of the Giesl Ejector | 25 to 34 participants | £2,390 |
| 11.10.2024 – 17.10.2024 | 20 to 24 participants | £2,815 |
| Single room surcharge | £360 | |
| Registration Deadline: 24.08.2024 | ||
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