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Achenseebahn no longer under threat

Rasprava u 'International Heritage Railways/Tramways' pokrenuta od 5944, 11. Ožujak 2020..

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  1. 5944

    5944 Resident of Nat Pres

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    https://tirol.orf.at/stories/3038247/

    Despite the state giving them €1.2million last year, staff haven't been paid for the last two months and it looks like the company could go into administration very shortly. Services are meant to restart next month but that currently looks very unlikely.
     
    5944, 11. Ožujak 2020.
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  2. garth manor

    garth manor Well-Known Member

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    A very bad time to hit financial trouble, its been a lovely time warp.
     
    garth manor, 11. Ožujak 2020.
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  3. vascotoerrissen

    vascotoerrissen New Member

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    Hi everyone!
    Sad news about the current situation of the Achenseebahn. I worked there last year and fired what seems to be the last train up to the lake...
    I would like to encourage you, in this corona-lockdown, to take the time and sign the petition to save this beautiful railway - the oldest steam operated cog-wheel line in the world. My good friend and driver at the Achenseebahn Jo Steger published the petition on the following link:

    https://www.openpetition.eu/at/petition/online/rettet-das-kulturerbe-achenseebahn

    Solidarity is important, now more than ever!
    Keep safe!
    Vasco T. Duarte
     
    vascotoerrissen, 25. Ožujak 2020.
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  4. 60017

    60017 Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Duly signed.
     
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  5. Paul42

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    Signed. A line I would like to travel on.
     
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  6. vascotoerrissen

    vascotoerrissen New Member

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    It’s beautiful indeed.... Regretfully I learned today that the railway was declared insolvent, and therefore may be closed for ever.
    Some have even envisaged a cable car solution as an alternative to the railway... Anyway, it’s a pity (shame?) to scrap 130 years of local history like that.

    Thanks for your support!
    VTD


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    vascotoerrissen, 25. Ožujak 2020.
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  7. pmh_74

    pmh_74 Part of the furniture

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    It really is a lovely line & very friendly. Over 20 years since my visit, but fond memories including sitting up front with the guard who waved to his wife as he passed his house; clearly the railway was more than just a job. I hope the line survives this crisis.


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    pmh_74, 25. Ožujak 2020.
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  8. Romsey

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    Likewise, fond memories of the line from visits in 1987 and 2015. Something slightly unreal about the operation which was bypassed by the passage of time. So relaxed and friendly.

    Cheers, Neil

    C2556 AB 2 Jenbach 0-4-0RT Aschensee 2 June 1987.jpg
     
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  9. ilvaporista

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    Terrible news. I always say to my wife that I want to retire to Jenbach. Steam on both sides of the station. Petition signed.
     
    ilvaporista, 26. Ožujak 2020.
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  10. vascotoerrissen

    vascotoerrissen New Member

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    One might hope that the Zillertalbahn buys it cheap, if nobody else invests in the railway...


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    [​IMG]

    Here’s a pic from the last day of operation in 2019. Newly restored locomotive no.3 and green carriage with “bar-wagon” minutes away from departing from Jenbach on the 28th of October.

    Have a great weekend and stay safe!
    VTD


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  12. 5944

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    Excellent news
     
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  14. Spamcan81

    Spamcan81 Nat Pres stalwart

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    A bar wagon! Even more reason to visit once it’s reopened. :)
     
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  15. Saint

    Saint New Member

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    A bar wagon? Your drink will be always shaked, not stirred ;) ! The new rolling stock demands a new visit!

    The last news I got said that Tirol will found again the line. Can someone from there confirm?
     
    Saint, 8. Ožujak 2021.
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  16. ilvaporista

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    I had a drive up there this morning. Bad news, no service. Good news, lots of track renewal with good quality sub base, concrete sleepers and new rail. IMG20210912084130.jpg
     
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  17. Saint

    Saint New Member

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    Go a take a look on the sleepers. Those near the lake station bear a strange symbol, strange for an Austrian railway and for a narrow gauge one...

    upload_2021-9-23_17-42-37.jpeg
     
    Saint, 23. Rujan 2021.
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    I did not notice those. I was too taken by the view across the lake. The other picture shows some of the other relaying work underway. IMG20210912084148.jpg IMG20210912084705.jpg
     
    ilvaporista, 23. Rujan 2021.
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    Guess why :D?

    These strange sleepers are close to the terminus.
     
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