Steam engine jubilee in Dresden, Germany

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Nutbar, Doc, thanks for your nice comments. I never have seen as a "model railroad", however you are right Wayne, it's a model railroad, a very large model railroad.

Some more photos yet. First an excursion to the more modern fraction - the two battery powered electric engines.
The first one of these engines was built in 1961-62 and I was one the builders while my years of apprenticeship as a steam loco worker. I love the steam locos however I have also very special memories on that time and my work on trucks and frame. The body and outfit was built by the trainees of follow year.



The second electric loco built in the eighties of last century with a higher battery capacity. These both engines are regularly in service on all days of week because the are cheaper in service.



Back to the steam!
Meeting of two steam-powered trains on the 1 1/2 mile long double track section of our park railway.



A tidbit for all steam fans - parallel running of the trains! High ball! in the main station (2 tracks) ...





...and running side by side to next station.



One of the engineers side by side to his "baby" in the backshop.



Preparing for the engine parade ...



All three steam locos side by side ...



... and framed by the more modern electric engines.



And I must say, this was a really nice day with a very lucky end. After this last shot a violent rain came down from heaven - however all pictures were taken!