Dresden Parkeisenbahn

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Operator State of Saxony
System Type Miniature Railway
Year Opened 1950
# of Lines 1
# of Cars
Mileage 4.5 miles
Gauge 15 inches
Stations 5
Power Battery Electric or Steam
Fare Media Tickets
Website
Data Date 2012
1st Visit 6/2012
Last Visit 6/2012
% Rode 100%

Europe Transit > Germany > Dresden
Dresdener Parkeisenbahn

Parkeisenbahn

The Dresden Park railway in a miniature railway that operates in the Grosser Garden Park in Dresden. It is predominately operated by Children. With children dispatchers, conductors, gateman, signal tenders, etc... A very unique operation.

The line makes a one-way loop through the park complete with five stations. This s a fun ride!

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Train on the departure track at the Hauptbahnhof, located right next to the VW Transparent Factory (6/20/12) On a curve along the dual track section (6/20/12)
Train on the arrival track at the Hauptbahnhof, located right next to the VW Transparent Factory (6/20/12) Train crossing one of the pedestrian pathways (6/20/12)
The blue train crossing the main central thoroughfare in the park (6/20/12) Blue train inbound (6/20/12)
   

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