Germany. 1970/05/07, 5. Prussian P8 4-6-0 No. 038 711-8 climbs the 1 in 48 gradient from Laufen (in the background) up to Lautlingen with a train from Tübingen to Sigmaringen along the scenic line through the Schwäbische Alb. Thursday 7th May 1970.
Germany. 1970/05/07, 5. Prussian P8 4-6-0 No. 038 711-8 climbs the 1 in 48 gradient from Laufen (in the background) up to Lautlingen with a train from Tübingen to Sigmaringen along the scenic line through the Schwäbische Alb. Thursday 7th May 1970.
12th November 2007
Germany & Austria
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Germany. 1970/05/07, 4. Prussian P8 4-6-0 No. 038 039-4 drifts down the grade from Lautlingen towards Laufen as it works light engine back to Tübingen amid the hills of the Schwäbische Alb, rising here to 964 metres above sea level (3205 feet). It had earlier piloted a special train up the gradients to Ebingen, and has now been turned at the shed there to return to home depot. Thursday 7th May 1970.Previous | NextGermany. 1970/05/07, 6. 038 711-8 and its train have stopped in the station at Laufen in the background and now 038 039-4, which has been waiting for it to clear the single track, can start away in fine style up the 1 in 48 gradient towards Lautlingen and Ebingen with its train from Tübingen to Sigmaringen as the sun sets over the Schwäbische Alb on the evening of Thursday 7th May 1970.

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