Photo Galleries of Stephen Ford
100 Jahre Tauernbahn / Tauernbahn Centenary
18th September 2005
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The northern ramp of the Austrian Tauernbahn was opened by Kaiser Franz Josef 1 on 18 September 1905. Exactly 100 years later, the Austrian Federal Railways, together with preservation group ÖGEG and nostalgia train service provider EBS, ran a steam and electric special train (Sonderzug) from Salzburg to Bad Gasterin, Böckstein, and return. These are some of the photos taken on and around that train, between Bischofshofen and Bad Gastein.
Further pictures will be added shortly.
638.1301 arriving at platform 2, Bischofshofen
638.1301 arriving at platform 2, Bischofshofen
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638.1301 arriving at platform 2, Bischofshofen
638.1301 arriving at platform 2, Bischofshofen
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638.1301 and Salon Z comes to a halt
638.1301 and Salon Z comes to a halt
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A display of smoke and steam as 638.1301 head for St. Johann im Pongau
A display of smoke and steam as 638.1301 head for St. Johann im Pongau
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638.1301 approaching St. Johann im Pongau
638.1301 approaching St. Johann im Pongau
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1020.47 appears through the smoke whist the special train approaches Schwarzach St. Veit
1020.47 appears through the smoke whist the special train approaches Schwarzach St. Veit
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638.1301 standing in platform 1 at Schwarzach St. Veit
638.1301 standing in platform 1 at Schwarzach St. Veit
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638.1301 and admirers, platform 1 at Schwarzach St. Veit
638.1301 and admirers, platform 1 at Schwarzach St. Veit
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The special train at rest. The loco steams gently whilst the passengers listen to the town band playing.
The special train at rest. The loco steams gently whilst the passengers listen to the town band playing.
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The station was decorated with banners for the occasion.
The station was decorated with banners for the occasion.
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The train crew take a well-earned break.
The train crew take a well-earned break.
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The State Governor (Landeshauptfrau) Mag. Gabi Burgstaller, makes a speech to the assembled passengers and townspeople.
The State Governor (Landeshauptfrau) Mag. Gabi Burgstaller, makes a speech to the assembled passengers and townspeople.
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Liquid refreshment for the band
Liquid refreshment for the band
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At the rear of the train, 1020.47 buffers up to the last coach
At the rear of the train, 1020.47 buffers up to the last coach
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The articulation of the nose of 1020.47 is clearly shown in this side view
The articulation of the nose of 1020.47 is clearly shown in this side view
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The cast number plate on the side of the loco
The cast number plate on the side of the loco
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The number 1 end of the 1020.
The number 1 end of the 1020.
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1020.47 stands alongside a new class 4023 unit forming a Schwarzach - Salzburg service
1020.47 stands alongside a new class 4023 unit forming a Schwarzach - Salzburg service
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638.1301 contrasts with 1016 047-1, working a Bischofshofen - Zell am See - Saalfelden service
638.1301 contrasts with 1016 047-1, working a Bischofshofen - Zell am See - Saalfelden service
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638.1301 builds uip steam for the task ahead
638.1301 builds uip steam for the task ahead
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Clearing the cylinder cocks, 638.1301 disappears
Clearing the cylinder cocks, 638.1301 disappears
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The steam gradually clears in the rain
The steam gradually clears in the rain
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638.1301 and train move slowly forward, to clear the track crossing at the rear of the service.
638.1301 and train move slowly forward, to clear the track crossing at the rear of the service.
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1016 047-1 departs for Saalfelden
1016 047-1 departs for Saalfelden
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The special train reverses back alongside the station building. The red buffet coach  is nearest the camera.
The special train reverses back alongside the station building. The red buffet coach is nearest the camera.
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The band on the station platform at Schwarzach St. Veit.
The band on the station platform at Schwarzach St. Veit.
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The special train starts the climb up the Tauernbahn at Schwarzach.
The special train starts the climb up the Tauernbahn at Schwarzach.
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The headshunt to the left of the picture is level.
The headshunt to the left of the picture is level.
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At Dorfgastein, the State Governor is presented with a spray of flowers, and the head of ÖBB chats to the little girl who presented them.
At Dorfgastein, the State Governor is presented with a spray of flowers, and the head of ÖBB chats to the little girl who presented them.
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A rather small driver waves from the cab of 638.1301 during the station stop at Dorfgastein
A rather small driver waves from the cab of 638.1301 during the station stop at Dorfgastein
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The locomotive sizzles in the rain, impatiently waiting departure time
The locomotive sizzles in the rain, impatiently waiting departure time
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The drivers' view from the cab of 638.1301
The drivers' view from the cab of 638.1301
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The cab controls
The cab controls
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The train makes ready for departure
The train makes ready for departure
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The train staff have a conference whilst awaiting passengers
The train staff have a conference whilst awaiting passengers
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The VIP party walks slowly back to the first coach.
The VIP party walks slowly back to the first coach.
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