Praebichl
1970 scene at Praebichl, in Austria's Styrian Alps, on a rather gloomy evening. Praebichl was at the summit of the famous Erzberg ('Ore Mountain') rack railway, which over many years transported large quantities of iron ore quarried from the mountain. Ore trains up and down the rack were top and tailed by OBB Class 97 tanks, one of which (97 201) can be seen ready to descend the rack with a loaded train. In the background a Giesl ejector-fitted sister locomotive brings empties into the station, banked by another Class 97 out of sight at the rear.
Location: Praebichl
Original line: Erzbergbahn
Photographer: Robin McGregor
Contact photographer: Robin McGregor
Date: 10/08/1970
Image number: 84342
