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The Vulkan Express
The 11-mile line between Brohl and Engeln first opened in 1901. Although it offered rail services from its opening year, the narrow-gauge railway always relied more heavily of freight traffic. It was when the freight services dwindled that the line was forced to close in 1961.
Shortly after the closure, a group of enthusiasts set about preserving the railway. It was at about this time that its appeal as a passenger railway was promoted, given that the route passes through volcanic rock formations and past fairytale castles.
After extensive work, particularly on the Tönissteiner Viaduct, the Vulkan Express re-opened to passengers in 1977, and has remained a tourist favourite ever since.
Nach dem Ausbruch des Vulkans Eyjafjall bleibt der Europäische Luftraum geschlossen und anscheinend sorgt die Asche in der Atmosphäre für besonders schöne Sonnenuntergänge...
17. April 2010, 20:03 Uhr
The Vulkan Express
The 11-mile line between Brohl and Engeln first opened in 1901. Although it offered rail services from its opening year, the narrow-gauge railway always relied more heavily of freight traffic. It was when the freight services dwindled that the line was forced to close in 1961.
Shortly after the closure, a group of enthusiasts set about preserving the railway. It was at about this time that its appeal as a passenger railway was promoted, given that the route passes through volcanic rock formations and past fairytale castles.
After extensive work, particularly on the Tönissteiner Viaduct, the Vulkan Express re-opened to passengers in 1977, and has remained a tourist favourite ever since.
World - North America - Oregon - Mount Saint Helen's
Exchange with some students from Portland, OR; intent: improve our english and discovering the world
Die Aschewolke (plume) befindet sich am 14. April 2010 auf einer Höhe von 7.3 Kilometern, was 3mal höher ist als die Lage der Wolken (clouds) auf diesem Bild.
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Nach dem Ausbruch des Vulkans Eyjafjall bleibt der Europäische Luftraum geschlossen und anscheinend sorgt die Asche in der Atmosphäre für besonders schöne Sonnenuntergänge...
17. April 2010, 20:03 Uhr