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Zvolen & Banska Bystrice Areas |
20 Pictures - Last Updated 21/05/06 |
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The lines around Zvolen and Banska Bystrica in south-central Slovakia provide the photographer with plenty of scenic locations, a high proportion of loco hauled passenger trains and some freight workings. In spite of the recent introduction of modern class 840 railcars and the beginning of electrification work on the line between Zvolen and Banska, there's still a lot to see and photograph. These pictures were taken during May 2003. |
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Skirting The High Tatra |
11 Pictures - Last Updated 09/01/08 |
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Slovakia's main east-west route runs beneath the High Tatra from Poprad Tatry to Ruzomberok. This double track electrified line is busy with freight traffic and sees regular InterCity and local passenger trains as well. The scenery is attractive, particularly around Strba where the mountains are closest. We saw and photographed a good variety of traction here in May 2003. |
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East of Kosice |
7 Pictures - Last Updated 08/01/08 |
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Photos taken in the far south-east of Slovakia in May 2003. The electrified main line east of Kosice splits into two routes at Kalsa, both electrified and both leading to the Ukrainian border. Cross border freight traffic is heavy and there are passenger trains as well, some hauled by Czech locos. There's also a 5' gauge line that runs from the border to the steelworks at Kosice.
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Presov to Humenne & Bardejov |
10 Pictures - Last Updated 08/01/08 |
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The diesel worked lines north and east of Presov were well worth visiting in 2003 with several different classes of loco and some old railcars in regular use. The lines were attractive themselves, running through rolling hills with with some impressive viaducts and hilltop castles to |
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