Trains in Germany

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Trains in Germany

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Saw this on Youtube and thought others would find it interesting :D
Wuppertal Schwebebahn 2025-05-21.jpg
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Wuppertal Schwebebahn (a suspended monorail) began operation 1 March 1901; 124 years ago

RIDING The UNIQUE Wuppetal Schwebebahn Suspension Railway

From Wikipedia: Wuppertal Schwebebahn

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Re: Trains in Germany

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There are a number of hanging mono rails in Europe, but Wuppertal is the oldest.
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Re: Trains in Germany

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I first noticed it from a train between Cologne and Hanover, many years ago -- it's very striking. But I've never had an opportunity to go there for a ride on it :-(
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