June 2017 grab shot (from a bus) of a diesel shunter at an industrial plant in Krauechenwies on the freight-only line from Mengen on the Sigmaringen-Aulendorf cross-country route in southern Baden-Wuerttemberg. Throughout Germany one of the most striking contrasts with Britain is the widespread extent of modern industry (large, medium and small) – and private rail sidings continue to serve industrial plants much smaller than have justified retention in Britain.
Location: Krauechenwies
Original line: Großherzoglich Badische Staatseisenbahnen
Photographer: David Spaven
Contact photographer: David Spaven
Date: 11/06/2017
Image number: 60116