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Viewing Album:  2007 Trip to Austria, Italy and Switzerland
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:8/21/2007 - 9/2/2007
Album Info:Train pictures from a 2007 family vacation to Austria, Italy and Switzerland.
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Train vs cliff
Title:  Train vs cliff
Description:  Some of the stunning scenery in the lakes region around Salzburg.
Photo Date:  8/24/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:25:37 PM
Location:  Obertraun, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger
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A branch line freight waits for our passenger train to clear
Title:  A branch line freight waits for our passenger train to clear
Description:  Branch line freights are very rare in modern day Europe.
Photo Date:  8/24/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:25:41 PM
Location:  Bad Aussee, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Action
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Views:  58   Comments: 0
B&W view of an OBB EMU arriving
Title:  B&W view of an OBB EMU arriving
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/24/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 12:57:59 PM
Location:  Stainach-Irdning, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  13   Comments: 0
Our train to Salzburg arrives
Title:  Our train to Salzburg arrives
Description:  This is a Class 4010 EMU which were built from 1965-1978 and retired a little over a year from when this picture was taken. I remember the interior being very retro and comfortable with big, wide seats.
Photo Date:  8/24/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 12:58:09 PM
Location:  Stainach-Irdning, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  21   Comments: 0
Evening action at Salzburg Station
Title:  Evening action at Salzburg Station
Description:  At the bottom a German Intercity train departs and at the top a "ROLA" train waits. These rolling road trains put the trailers and cabs on low flat cars and then have the drivers ride in a coach.
Photo Date:  8/25/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 12:58:18 PM
Location:  Salzburg, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  17   Comments: 0
Zoomed in shot of truck on a ROLA flat car.
Title:  Zoomed in shot of truck on a ROLA flat car.
Description:  These rolling road trains put the trailers and cabs on low flat cars and then have the drivers ride in a coach.
Photo Date:  8/25/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 12:58:28 PM
Location:  Salzburg, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
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A closer shot of the ROLA driver coach and trucks
Title:  A closer shot of the ROLA driver coach and trucks
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/25/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 12:58:36 PM
Location:  Salzburg, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  9   Comments: 0
An SLB train waits for its departure time back to Salzburg
Title:  An SLB train waits for its departure time back to Salzburg
Description:  The SLB (Salzburger Lokalbahn or Salzburg local railway) operates like an interurban in the area north of Salzburg.
Photo Date:  8/25/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:25:45 PM
Location:  Lamprechtshausen, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  46   Comments: 0
Italy meets Austria
Title:  Italy meets Austria
Description:  San Candido is the border station between Italy and Austria. Our train from Austria can be seen at right and on the left are cars of an Italian overnight train laying over.
Photo Date:  8/26/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:25:48 PM
Location:  San Candido, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger
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Views:  44   Comments: 0
Our train to Brunico arrives
Title:  Our train to Brunico arrives
Description:  Led by a Bombardier built Class 464.
Photo Date:  8/26/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:25:52 PM
Location:  San Candido, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  42   Comments: 0
Our train to Bolzano arrives
Title:  Our train to Bolzano arrives
Description:  This is on the main line to Austria (The Brenner pass). The train is made up of German coaches so that is likely where the train originated.
Photo Date:  8/28/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:25:56 PM
Location:  Fortezza, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  40   Comments: 0
The historic "Trenino del Renon"
Title:  The historic "Trenino del Renon"
Description:  A narrow gauge railway running on top of the Renon Plateau near Bolzano.
Photo Date:  8/28/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:25:59 PM
Location:  Soprabolzano, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit,Passenger,Action
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Views:  13   Comments: 0
The trademark cliffs of the region dwarf a tiny train
Title:  The trademark cliffs of the region dwarf a tiny train
Description:  The "Trenino del Renon" which is a narrow gauge railway running on top of the Renon Plateau near Bolzano.
Photo Date:  8/28/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:26:03 PM
Location:  Soprabolzano, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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Views:  13   Comments: 0
Looking into the workshops of "Trenino del Renon"
Title:  Looking into the workshops of "Trenino del Renon"
Description:  The "Trenino del Renon" which is a narrow gauge railway running on top of the Renon Plateau near Bolzano.
Photo Date:  8/28/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:26:06 PM
Location:  Soprabolzano, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Passenger
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Views:  8   Comments: 0
Descending the cable car from the Renon Plateau
Title:  Descending the cable car from the Renon Plateau
Description:  Looks like we are dropping right into the Bolzano station.
Photo Date:  8/28/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:26:11 PM
Location:  Bolzano, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
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Views:  19   Comments: 0
A Class EU 43 waits for its next assignment
Title:  A Class EU 43 waits for its next assignment
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/28/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:26:19 PM
Location:  Bolzano, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Yard
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Views:  18   Comments: 0
A Class E405 leads an intermodal train into the yard
Title:  A Class E405 leads an intermodal train into the yard
Description:  The E405's were built by ADTranz (now Bombardier Transportation Italy) from 1998-2002. They were originally supposed to be used by the Polish State Railways.
Photo Date:  8/28/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:26:22 PM
Location:  Bolzano, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
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Views:  18   Comments: 0
Italian Cab Car
Title:  Italian Cab Car
Description:  On a local train.
Photo Date:  8/29/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 12:58:44 PM
Location:  Brunico, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  10   Comments: 0
The overnight train arrives
Title:  The overnight train arrives
Description:  Not sure where is originated from.
Photo Date:  8/29/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:26:26 PM
Location:  Brunico, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  19   Comments: 0
A switcher shuffles around auto carriers
Title:  A switcher shuffles around auto carriers
Description:  They had arrived on the overnight train in a similar arrangement to Amtrak's Auto Train.
Photo Date:  8/29/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:26:29 PM
Location:  Brunico, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
Tiny little switcher
Title:  Tiny little switcher
Description:  Shuffling around auto carriers that had arrived on the overnight train in a similar arrangement to Amtrak's Auto Train.
Photo Date:  8/29/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:26:33 PM
Location:  Brunico, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
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Views:  16   Comments: 0
Local train (left) meets overnight train (right)
Title:  Local train (left) meets overnight train (right)
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/29/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 12:58:56 PM
Location:  Brunico, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  12   Comments: 0
A freight train speeds south led by two Class 189's
Title:  A freight train speeds south led by two Class 189's
Description:  These locmotives are built to run on multiple voltages in various European countries.
Photo Date:  8/29/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 12:59:08 PM
Location:  Fortezza, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
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Views:  13   Comments: 0
Power Swap
Title:  Power Swap
Description:  At the border station of Brenner our Italian engine is swapped for a German one.
Photo Date:  8/29/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:26:37 PM
Location:  Brennero, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Action
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Views:  17   Comments: 0
Busy times during the stop at Brennero
Title:  Busy times during the stop at Brennero
Description:  Brennero/ Brenner is the border station so engines are swapped.
Photo Date:  8/29/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:26:41 PM
Location:  Brennero, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  13   Comments: 0
The power for our train into Austria and Germany arrives
Title:  The power for our train into Austria and Germany arrives
Description:  She is an Adtranz built Class 101. These units handle almost all express passenger trains in Germany. 145 were built from 1996–99.
Photo Date:  8/29/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 2:37:37 PM
Location:  Brennero, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  17   Comments: 0
Tight Squeeze
Title:  Tight Squeeze
Description:  A crew-member prepares to couple up a German loco to the Italian coaches for the rest of their journey.
Photo Date:  8/29/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 12:59:19 PM
Location:  Brennero, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  21   Comments: 0
Older Innsbruck tram
Title:  Older Innsbruck tram
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/29/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:26:45 PM
Location:  Innsbruck, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit,Passenger,Action
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Views:  18   Comments: 2
Bombardier "Talent" EMU nose
Title:  Bombardier "Talent" EMU nose
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/29/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:26:48 PM
Location:  Innsbruck, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
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Views:  6   Comments: 0
Roundhouse at Innsbruck
Title:  Roundhouse at Innsbruck
Description:  Various Diesels and Electrics inside.
Photo Date:  8/29/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 12:56:13 PM
Location:  Innsbruck, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Views:  21   Comments: 0
Local trains meet
Title:  Local trains meet
Description:  This is somewhere along the line that runs through the mountains between Salzburg and Munich. Parts of this line were used in the filming of Von Ryan's Express. Despite the German equipment we are still in Austria.
Photo Date:  8/29/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 12:56:23 PM
Location:  Hochzirl, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
A Stubai Valley Railway tram rests at Fulpmes
Title:  A Stubai Valley Railway tram rests at Fulpmes
Description:  The Stubai Valley Railway is an interurban like tram line that runs from Innsbruck 11.31 miles into the hills to Fulpmes.
Photo Date:  8/30/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 12:56:32 PM
Location:  Fulpmes , AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
Waiting to go back to Innsbruck
Title:  Waiting to go back to Innsbruck
Description:  A Stubai Valley Railway train waits at Fulpmes.
Photo Date:  8/30/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 12:56:41 PM
Location:  Fulpmes , AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  9   Comments: 0
Simmering
Title:  Simmering
Description:  A meter gauge 0-6-0 of the Zillertalbahn awaits its next turn of duty.
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:26:52 PM
Location:  Jenbach, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Steam
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Views:  13   Comments: 0
Our train to Seespitz
Title:  Our train to Seespitz
Description:  This is the meter gauge Achenseebahn. It is an all steam powered cog railway.
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:26:56 PM
Location:  Jenbach, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
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Views:  18   Comments: 0
Eben am Achensee
Title:  Eben am Achensee
Description:  A meter gauge tank locomotive of the Achenseebahn cog railway.
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:26:59 PM
Location:  Jenbach, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Station,Steam
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Views:  15   Comments: 0
Front view of Eben am Achensee
Title:  Front view of Eben am Achensee
Description:  A meter gauge tank locomotive of the Achenseebahn cog railway.
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:27:06 PM
Location:  Jenbach, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
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Views:  10   Comments: 0
A train Seespitz comes in
Title:  A train Seespitz comes in
Description:  On the meter gauge tank Achenseebahn cog railway.
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:27:10 PM
Location:  Jenbach, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
Conductor collecting tickets
Title:  Conductor collecting tickets
Description:  He walked on steps on the side of the train to collect the tickets. Pretty wild.
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:27:13 PM
Location:  Jenbach, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  11   Comments: 0
About to take on water
Title:  About to take on water
Description:  On the meter gauge Achenseebahn cog railway.
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:27:17 PM
Location:  Jenbach, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Action
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Views:  11   Comments: 0
Trundling towards the Achensee
Title:  Trundling towards the Achensee
Description: 
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:27:20 PM
Location:  Jenbach, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
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Views:  8   Comments: 0
Arrived at Seespitz
Title:  Arrived at Seespitz
Description:  Taking on water for the journey back to Jenbach.
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:27:24 PM
Location:  Achensee, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
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Views:  29   Comments: 2
Pushing the train back to Jenbach
Title:  Pushing the train back to Jenbach
Description:  Shot from the ferry boat on the Achensee.
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:27:28 PM
Location:  Achensee, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
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Views:  21   Comments: 0
Cog wheel
Title:  Cog wheel
Description:  On the meter gauge Achenseebahn cog railway.
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:27:32 PM
Location:  Achensee, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
Our train to Jenbach waits in the clear
Title:  Our train to Jenbach waits in the clear
Description:  You can see just how steep the line is
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:27:40 PM
Location:  Achensee, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
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Views:  12   Comments: 0
Conductor apply the brakes
Title:  Conductor apply the brakes
Description:  TRain is heading towards us on the meter gauge Achenseenbahn steam railway.
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:30:37 PM
Location:  Achensee, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
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Views:  17   Comments: 0
Two trains meeting
Title:  Two trains meeting
Description:  BAsically the same ritual everywhere in the world: trains meet and the crews talk!
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:30:42 PM
Location:  Achensee, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
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Views:  15   Comments: 0
Express train meets local freight
Title:  Express train meets local freight
Description:  The engine on the right is in a special scheme for football (soccer).
Photo Date:  8/31/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:30:45 PM
Location:  Jenbach, AT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  16   Comments: 0
Our train from Innsbruck rests at its final destination
Title:  Our train from Innsbruck rests at its final destination
Description:  Power is a ubiquitous RE 4/4. Over 250 of these units were built from 1967–1985.
Photo Date:  9/1/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 12:56:50 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  21   Comments: 0
Our ride back to Zurich
Title:  Our ride back to Zurich
Description:  We were visiting the Swiss Air Force museum in Dubendorf.
Photo Date:  9/1/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:30:48 PM
Location:  Dübendorf, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  12   Comments: 0

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