Thomas I wrote:I think in 1956 one had to change trams, perhaps at Ittersbach.
You mean this map: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bild:Albta ... n_1901.png ???
That shows the network about 1901.
The green line and parts of the red lines are gone.
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Would someone be able to provide the current status and schedules for the narrow gauge steam lines in the Dresden area? Apparently some operate fairly extensive services while others may not be in service at this time. My plan is to be there the latter half of August and early September.
Any information will be appreciated.
Any information will be appreciated.
Here's the web page for the two BVO operated steam lines in Dresden.
http://www.bvo.de/bahn/
and English pdf flyers
http://www.bvo-annaberg.de/werbeflyer/W ... glisch.pdf
http://www.bvo-annaberg.de/werbeflyer/W ... glisch.pdf
http://www.bvo.de/bahn/
and English pdf flyers
http://www.bvo-annaberg.de/werbeflyer/W ... glisch.pdf
http://www.bvo-annaberg.de/werbeflyer/W ... glisch.pdf
Bring back the Slumbercoaches!!
Radeburg is almost part of Dresden but, the Cranzahl line is quite a distance.
I'm not sure you could do it in a day without a car. Rail service connections are slow and infrequent for part of the distance and not oriented to easy trips from Dresden. There is another Narrow gauge at Zittau, connected to Dresden by direct trains every couple of hours, taking less than two hours.
That line splits at Bertsdorf and, the used to have multiple train action there.
Google "Zittauer Schmalspurbahn" pick the first listing and, click on the (oddly) New Zealand? flag. that gives you a full site in english with all the special events, schedule etc. If you search Oberelbische Dampfschiffe,
you will find the river steamers with schedule (Fahrplan) which says which
trips are by paddlesteamer (almost all).
LS
I'm not sure you could do it in a day without a car. Rail service connections are slow and infrequent for part of the distance and not oriented to easy trips from Dresden. There is another Narrow gauge at Zittau, connected to Dresden by direct trains every couple of hours, taking less than two hours.
That line splits at Bertsdorf and, the used to have multiple train action there.
Google "Zittauer Schmalspurbahn" pick the first listing and, click on the (oddly) New Zealand? flag. that gives you a full site in english with all the special events, schedule etc. If you search Oberelbische Dampfschiffe,
you will find the river steamers with schedule (Fahrplan) which says which
trips are by paddlesteamer (almost all).
LS
Gentlemen
On July 13 my wife and I, along with other family members, were driving our minivan in Pennsylvania when we were hit head on by a wildly swerving car. Our injuries, fortunately not life threatening, are such that my trip to Germany has had to be postponed until at least next Spring. My departure had been scheduled for the second week in August.
Thank you all for your assistance in planning this trip.
Rich
On July 13 my wife and I, along with other family members, were driving our minivan in Pennsylvania when we were hit head on by a wildly swerving car. Our injuries, fortunately not life threatening, are such that my trip to Germany has had to be postponed until at least next Spring. My departure had been scheduled for the second week in August.
Thank you all for your assistance in planning this trip.
Rich