Photo Galleries of Stephen Ford
The Salzkammergut Lokalbahn
10th February 2005
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Approaching St. Gilgen and the Wolfgangsee from Salzburg, the road goes down a steep hill. The railway made a detour to the right of the picture.
Approaching St. Gilgen and the Wolfgangsee from Salzburg, the road goes down a steep hill. The railway made a detour to the right of the picture.
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01_-_St._Gilgen_am_Wolfgangsee.JPG
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The Wolfgangsee from the trackbed between St. Gilgen and Gschwand. The view must have been very similar for passengers.
The Wolfgangsee from the trackbed between St. Gilgen and Gschwand. The view must have been very similar for passengers.
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02_-_Wolfgangsee.JPG
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The Wolfgangsee from the trackbed of the SKGLB, showing Schafberg
The Wolfgangsee from the trackbed of the SKGLB, showing Schafberg
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03_-_Wolfgangsee_and_Schafberg.JPG
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The Wolfgangsee. When the SKGLB opened, the railway company also started steamer services on the lake, and owned the Schafbergbahn, which went to the top of one of the mountains. The Schafbergbahn and the steamers still operate each Summer
The Wolfgangsee. When the SKGLB opened, the railway company also started steamer services on the lake, and owned the Schafbergbahn, which went to the top of one of the mountains. The Schafbergbahn and the steamers still operate each Summer
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04_-_Wolfgangsee.JPG
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St. Gilgen from the trackbed near Gschwand, just as train passengers may have seen it.
St. Gilgen from the trackbed near Gschwand, just as train passengers may have seen it.
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05_-_Wolfgangsee_and_St._Gilgen.JPG
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The trackbed follows the edge of the lake between the southern outskirts of St. Gilgen and the station at Gschwendt
The trackbed follows the edge of the lake between the southern outskirts of St. Gilgen and the station at Gschwendt
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06_-_Trackbed_of_the_SKGLB_south_of_Lueg.JPG
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Hallstatt Gschwendt, from the road side. Because of a large hedge, and because it is closed in Winter and snow-clearing therefore does not take place, access was impossible.
Hallstatt Gschwendt, from the road side. Because of a large hedge, and because it is closed in Winter and snow-clearing therefore does not take place, access was impossible.
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07_-_Hst. Gschwendt__rear_.JPG.jpg
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The road side view of Hallstatt Gschwendt, closed for the Winter. During the summer this station still functions, being a stopping point on the Salzkammergut radweg, or cycle way.
The road side view of Hallstatt Gschwendt, closed for the Winter. During the summer this station still functions, being a stopping point on the Salzkammergut radweg, or cycle way.
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Hallstatt Gschwendt, now a stopping point on the Salzkammergut cycleway. This is the present-day view from the platform side of the station
Hallstatt Gschwendt, now a stopping point on the Salzkammergut cycleway. This is the present-day view from the platform side of the station
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09_-_Hst.Gschwendt__railway_side.JPG.jpg
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Looking across the lake to St. Wolfgang, and the Schafberg
Looking across the lake to St. Wolfgang, and the Schafberg
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10_-_St.Wolfgang_across_the_lake.JPG
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The Schafberg (Sheep Mountain). The Schafbergbahn rack railway still climbs the mountain, though services only operate in the Summer months.
The Schafberg (Sheep Mountain). The Schafbergbahn rack railway still climbs the mountain, though services only operate in the Summer months.
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11_-_Schafberg.JPG
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Looking across the Wolfgangsee near Strobl, with the line of the SKGLB following the shoreline across the centre of the picture.
Looking across the Wolfgangsee near Strobl, with the line of the SKGLB following the shoreline across the centre of the picture.
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12_-_Wolfgangsee_near_Strobl.JPG
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Strobl bus station, formerly part of the station. The building still contains a glass-sided waiting room, a ticket office, and a cafe
Strobl bus station, formerly part of the station. The building still contains a glass-sided waiting room, a ticket office, and a cafe
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Bahnhof Strobl. This is the railway side of the building. the trackbed is now a cycleway.
Bahnhof Strobl. This is the railway side of the building. the trackbed is now a cycleway.
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The bus station at Strobl, formerly part of the station. The main station building can be seen in the background. Buses use the trackbes as the exit to the station.
The bus station at Strobl, formerly part of the station. The main station building can be seen in the background. Buses use the trackbes as the exit to the station.
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15_-_Strobl_bus_station__from_the_railway_trackbed.JPG
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The loco and coach on display at Pfandl, at
The loco and coach on display at Pfandl, at "Hallstatt Jupiter". Hst Pfandl was nearby, but not on the same alignment
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16_-_SKGLB_coach_at_Hst.Pfandl_.JPG
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Original SKGLB B4 503, an open second coach, under cover at Pfandl. Although giving the appearance of a station or halt, this is not quite the original Pfandl station site.
Original SKGLB B4 503, an open second coach, under cover at Pfandl. Although giving the appearance of a station or halt, this is not quite the original Pfandl station site.
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17_-_SKGLB_503_at_Hst.Pfandl.JPG
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The interior of B4 503 at Pfandl. Seating 32 people on wooden non-upholstered seating. Travelling the full line (66.5 km), without the benefit of lighting or heat must have been trying.
The interior of B4 503 at Pfandl. Seating 32 people on wooden non-upholstered seating. Travelling the full line (66.5 km), without the benefit of lighting or heat must have been trying.
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18_-_Interior_of_SKGLB_B4_503.JPG
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Loco 69801, built byHenschel (25701) in 1941. The loco never ran on the SKGLB, and was brought here to replace an SKGLB loco which has been removed and restored.
Loco 69801, built byHenschel (25701) in 1941. The loco never ran on the SKGLB, and was brought here to replace an SKGLB loco which has been removed and restored.
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19_-__69801__at_Pfandl.jpg
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69801 under cover at Hallstatt Jupiter, Pfandl
69801 under cover at Hallstatt Jupiter, Pfandl
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The stencilled number on the cab side of 69801. When built it became Deutsche Heeresfeldbahn (German Military Railways) HF 16752, later ÖStB 16752, before becoming ÖBB 69801 in 1953
The stencilled number on the cab side of 69801. When built it became Deutsche Heeresfeldbahn (German Military Railways) HF 16752, later ÖStB 16752, before becoming ÖBB 69801 in 1953
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21_-_Number_stencilled_on_the_cab_side.JPG
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The cab of 69801 at Pfandl
The cab of 69801 at Pfandl
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22_-_The_cab_of_69801.JPG
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The underframe and motion of 69801.
The underframe and motion of 69801.
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23_-_Underframe_of_69801.JPG
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69801 was cosmetically restored in 1991 in Wien before being brought here
69801 was cosmetically restored in 1991 in Wien before being brought here
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24_-_Restoration_plaque_on_69801.JPG
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The side of the loco and coach plinthed at Pfandl which is away from the entrance. In snowy weather, not easy to photograph.
The side of the loco and coach plinthed at Pfandl which is away from the entrance. In snowy weather, not easy to photograph.
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25_-_The_left_side_of_loco_and_coach_at_Pfandl.JPG
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The repainted interior of the cab of 69801
The repainted interior of the cab of 69801
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26_-_The_firedoor_of_69801.JPG
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ÖBB 1142 617-8 arrives from the south with a local train. The SKGLB approached the station along the track now occupied by two buses. The passenger is standing approximately where the line ended.
ÖBB 1142 617-8 arrives from the south with a local train. The SKGLB approached the station along the track now occupied by two buses. The passenger is standing approximately where the line ended.
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27_-_Bhf.Bad_Ischl._The_SKGLB_ended__here.jpg
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A train approaches Bad Ischl over the single-track bridge to the south of the station. Narrow gauge trains on the SKGLB approached on the parallel route where buses are now parked.
A train approaches Bad Ischl over the single-track bridge to the south of the station. Narrow gauge trains on the SKGLB approached on the parallel route where buses are now parked.
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28_-_The_SKGLB_arrived_at_Bad_Ischl_along_the_trackbed_where_the_buses_are_now_parked.JPG
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A passenger stands on the platform which once had access, on the right, to the SKGLB trains. The line on the left, where the train is standing, was once dual gauge.
A passenger stands on the platform which once had access, on the right, to the SKGLB trains. The line on the left, where the train is standing, was once dual gauge.
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29_-_Bad_Ischl._The_passenge_is_standing_on_the_trackbed_of_the_SKGLB.JPG
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The exterior of Bahnhof Bad Ischl, still very much a working station.
The exterior of Bahnhof Bad Ischl, still very much a working station.
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The left end of Bad Ischl bahnhof
The left end of Bad Ischl bahnhof
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The central section of the bahnhof
The central section of the bahnhof
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The main entrance and southern end of the building
The main entrance and southern end of the building
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The southern end
The southern end
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The single-story extension, formerly the SKGLB waiting room
The single-story extension, formerly the SKGLB waiting room
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Opposite the main station at Bad Ischl
Opposite the main station at Bad Ischl
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