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Viewing Album: Germany's Hartz Mountain Railway to the top of the Brocken

By:	Bob Krug
Dates:	7/6/2012 - 7/6/2012
Album Info:	The largest surviving meter-gage railway network in Europe, the Hartz Mountain Railway is a railroad fan's heaven, rostering 25 operational steam. locomotives. We took the most popular train from Wernigerode to the top of the Brocken, the highest mountain summit in the Hartz Mountains, and the highest in northern Germany outside of the Alps. The Harzer Schmallspur Bahn carries over a million riders to the summit of the Brocken each year, and operates year-round. The track is welded rail, with a mixture of concrete, cast iron, and wooden ties. It's fully signalled. The ride from Wernigerode to the top of the Brocken climbs approximatley 2000 feet in about 20 miles. During the day I visited I got to see (8) different locomotives operating in steam, which is a personal record for me. (and I think unlikely to be broken)

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HSB 997237-3 tackles the 3% grade north out of Schierke toward the summit of the Brocken

Title:	HSB 997237-3 tackles the 3% grade north out of Schierke toward the summit of the Brocken
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 7:40:29 PM
Location:	Schierke, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 997237-3(UNKNOWN)
Views:	245 Comments: 1

Harzer Schmallspurbahn #99246 takes an "up" train through the woods above Schierke

Title:	Harzer Schmallspurbahn #99246 takes an "up" train through the woods above Schierke
Description:	Locomotive has a 2-10-2T arrangement with relatively small diameter driving wheels. Small diameter for a shorter wheelbase to negotiate very sharp curvature on this line & the need for drawbar pull on the 3% + grades.
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 7:36:29 PM
Location:	Schierke, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 99236(UNKNOWN)
Views:	263 Comments: 1

HSB 997234-0 leading an "up" train above Schierke

Title:	HSB 997234-0 leading an "up" train above Schierke
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 7:38:48 PM
Location:	Schierke, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 997234-0(UNKNOWN)
Views:	279 Comments: 4

HSB 997239-9 in a runby as it approaches the summit

Title:	HSB 997239-9 in a runby as it approaches the summit
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 7:48:47 PM
Location:	Brocken, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 997239-9(2-10-2)
Views:	185 Comments: 1

HSB 995902 gets watered prior to doubleheading up the Brocken on a railfan special

Title:	HSB 995902 gets watered prior to doubleheading up the Brocken on a railfan special
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 8:52:07 PM
Location:	Wernigerode, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 995902(UNKNOWN)
Views:	162 Comments: 1

HSB 997240-7 working hard on the upgrade above Schierke

Title:	HSB 997240-7 working hard on the upgrade above Schierke
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 7:41:45 PM
Location:	Schierke, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 997240-7(UNKNOWN)
Views:	171 Comments: 2

HSB 99 7237-3 stops for water at Schierke, and to wait for a "down" train to clear the track ahead

Title:	HSB 99 7237-3 stops for water at Schierke, and to wait for a "down" train to clear the track ahead
Description:	The "P" sign to the left of the locomotive is a German whistle post - "P" is for "Pfeiffen", and it indicates one whistle for down trains approaching the platform at Schierke.
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 7:44:08 PM
Location:	Schierke, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 997237-3(UNKNOWN)
Views:	383 Comments: 3

HSB 997235-7 on the spiral leading to the summit of the Brocken

Title:	HSB 997235-7 on the spiral leading to the summit of the Brocken
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 8:12:35 PM
Location:	Brocken, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 997235-7(UNKNOWN)
Views:	217 Comments: 2

Harzer Schmallspurbahn Mallett Lokomotiv 99 5902 being prepped for the day's duties.

Title:	Harzer Schmallspurbahn Mallett Lokomotiv 99 5902 being prepped for the day's duties.
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/17/2012 9:11:12 PM
Location:	Wernigerode, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Yard,Steam
Locomotives:	HSB 995902(UNKNOWN)
Views:	277 Comments: 1

Title:	HSB 997237-3 in profile at Schierke Station
Description:	2-10-2T
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/18/2012 10:38:01 PM
Location:	Schierke, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station,Steam
Locomotives:	HSB 997237-3(UNKNOWN)
Views:	221 Comments: 0

HSB 995901, a 0-4-4-0T Mallet is in queue for coaling

Title:	HSB 995901, a 0-4-4-0T Mallet is in queue for coaling
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 8:50:34 PM
Location:	Wernigerode, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 995901(UNKNOWN)
Views:	200 Comments: 1

HSB 997239-9 rounds the curve on the final portion of the spiral track used to gain the summit

Title:	HSB 997239-9 rounds the curve on the final portion of the spiral track used to gain the summit
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 8:11:18 PM
Location:	Brocken, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 997239-9(2-10-2)
Views:	159 Comments: 2

HSB 995901 leads a doubleheaded special charter train

Title:	HSB 995901 leads a doubleheaded special charter train
Description:	Here we see the train prior to its departure from Wernigerode
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 9:11:34 PM
Location:	Wernigerode, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station,Steam
Locomotives:	HSB 995901(UNKNOWN)
Views:	119 Comments: 0

HSB 997237-3 heads an "up" train bound for the summit of the Brocken

Title:	HSB 997237-3 heads an "up" train bound for the summit of the Brocken
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 7:45:16 PM
Location:	Schierke, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 997237-3(UNKNOWN)
Views:	201 Comments: 1

HSB 997239-9 by the tower in the shop area at Wernigerode

Title:	HSB 997239-9 by the tower in the shop area at Wernigerode
Description:	In the background behind 997239-9 are HSB 99236 (fired up, beside the shops), and HSB 997238-1, sitting cold inside the shop door. Also, those are standard gage Deutsch Bahn tracks in the far background.
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 8:27:11 PM
Location:	Wernigerode, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 997239-9(2-10-2) HSB 99236(UNKNOWN) HSB 997238-1(2-10-2)
Views:	283 Comments: 1

HSB 997239-9 being prepped for the day's duties

Title:	HSB 997239-9 being prepped for the day's duties
Description:	Note standard gage track behind the shop area.
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 8:41:02 PM
Location:	Wernigerode, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station,Steam
Locomotives:	HSB 997239-9(2-10-2) HSB 997238-1(2-10-2)
Views:	325 Comments: 0

HSB 997239-9 takes on water at the station stop

Title:	HSB 997239-9 takes on water at the station stop
Description:	I was on this "up" train from Wernigerode. When I saw there was a 15 minutes scheduled stop at Drei Annen Hohne, I hopped off for some photos of our locomotive.
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 8:25:07 PM
Location:	Drei Annen Hohne, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 997239-9(2-10-2)
Views:	176 Comments: 0

Telephoto photo shows how the grade stiffens through the switch coming uphill out of the station

Title:	Telephoto photo shows how the grade stiffens through the switch coming uphill out of the station
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/19/2012 9:18:40 PM
Location:	Schierke, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station,Steam
Locomotives:	HSB 997237-3(UNKNOWN)
Views:	150 Comments: 0

Title:	Doubleheaded Tank Malletts in profile
Description:	This was a chartered special. Note that the coal bunker on these locomotives is forward of the cab, on top of the left-hand side tank.
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 9:09:38 PM
Location:	Wernigerode, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station,Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 995901(UNKNOWN) HSB 995902(UNKNOWN)
Views:	218 Comments: 1

HSB 997239-9 with an "up" train approaching the summit spiral

Title:	HSB 997239-9 with an "up" train approaching the summit spiral
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 8:57:46 PM
Location:	Brocken, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 997239-9(2-10-2)
Views:	140 Comments: 1

Doubleheaded Tank Malletts depart with the chartered special train

Title:	Doubleheaded Tank Malletts depart with the chartered special train
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 9:17:29 PM
Location:	Wernigerode, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 995901(UNKNOWN) HSB 995902(UNKNOWN)
Views:	112 Comments: 2

HSB 997239-9 on the final upgrade to the summit of the Brocken

Title:	HSB 997239-9 on the final upgrade to the summit of the Brocken
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 7:47:38 PM
Location:	Brocken, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Steam,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 997239-9(2-10-2)
Views:	192 Comments: 2

The doubleheaded Malletts depart for the summit

Title:	The doubleheaded Malletts depart for the summit
Description:	Seeing these locomotives was an unexpected bonus for me. They aren't the usual motive power for trains up the Brocken. I got to see them because I happened to visit the Harzer Schmallspurbahn on a day when they were pulling a chartered railfan special train.
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 9:18:50 PM
Location:	Wernigerode, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 995901(UNKNOWN) HSB 995902(UNKNOWN)
Views:	121 Comments: 0

Doubleheaded tank Malletts and their special trainset on the summit

Title:	Doubleheaded tank Malletts and their special trainset on the summit
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/19/2012 9:11:15 PM
Location:	Brocken, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station,Steam
Locomotives:	HSB 995901(UNKNOWN) HSB 995902(UNKNOWN)
Views:	183 Comments: 1

Title:	HSB 997239-9 in profile by the engine house
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/19/2012 8:47:07 PM
Location:	Wernigerode, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Yard,Steam
Locomotives:	HSB 997239-9(2-10-2)
Views:	181 Comments: 0

HSB 997240-7 leads a "down" train above Schierke

Title:	HSB 997240-7 leads a "down" train above Schierke
Description:	After riding to the summit of the Brocken, we hiked down to the village of Schierke from the summit. There's a well-maintained walking path that parallels the Brockenbahn for much of the way, affording me the opportunity to grab shots of passing trains during my walk down the mountain.
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/17/2012 10:15:20 AM
Location:	Schierke, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 997240-7(UNKNOWN)
Views:	203 Comments: 0

Two trains in Schierke station

Title:	Two trains in Schierke station
Description:	The "up" train was waiting for the "down" train to clear, and will depart for the summit of the Brocken shortly.
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/17/2012 9:02:15 PM
Location:	Schierke, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:	HSB 997237-3(UNKNOWN)
Views:	173 Comments: 1

HSB 997234-0 leads a "down" train into Schierke

Title:	HSB 997234-0 leads a "down" train into Schierke
Description:
Photo Date:	7/7/2012 Upload Date: 7/18/2012 10:32:52 PM
Location:	Schierke, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 997234-0(UNKNOWN)
Views:	184 Comments: 0

HSB 995902 leads the chartered special back down the mountain

Title:	HSB 995902 leads the chartered special back down the mountain
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/15/2012 9:20:30 PM
Location:	Brocken, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Steam,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:	HSB 995902(UNKNOWN) HSB 995901(UNKNOWN)
Views:	118 Comments: 0

Malletts on the summit

Title:	Malletts on the summit
Description:
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/19/2012 9:14:55 PM
Location:	Brocken, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station,Steam
Locomotives:	HSB 995901(UNKNOWN) HSB 995902(UNKNOWN)
Views:	155 Comments: 0

Two trains at the summit station on the Brocken

Title:	Two trains at the summit station on the Brocken
Description:	Two trains in the summit station on the Brocken
Photo Date:	7/6/2012 Upload Date: 7/19/2012 8:52:47 PM
Location:	Brocken, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station,Steam,Passenger
Locomotives:	HSB 997239-9(2-10-2) HSB 995901(UNKNOWN) HSB 995902(UNKNOWN)
Views:	207 Comments: 0

Turntable at Wernigerode

Title:	Turntable at Wernigerode
Description:
Photo Date:	7/7/2012 Upload Date: 7/18/2012 10:48:39 PM
Location:	Wernigerode, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Yard
Locomotives:
Views:	144 Comments: 0

HSB 199874-9; the diesel yard switcher down in Wernigerode

Title:	HSB 199874-9; the diesel yard switcher down in Wernigerode
Description:
Photo Date:	7/7/2012 Upload Date: 7/19/2012 8:41:18 PM
Location:	Wernigerode, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station,Passenger
Locomotives:	HSB 199874-9(UNKNOWN)
Views:	206 Comments: 1

HSB 187019-5 at Drei Annen Hohne

Title:	HSB 187019-5 at Drei Annen Hohne
Description:	Used to provide regular passenger service to the villages on the Hartz Mountain Railway network.
Photo Date:	7/7/2012 Upload Date: 7/18/2012 10:44:01 PM
Location:	Drei Annen Hohne, DE
Author:	Bob Krug
Categories:	Station
Locomotives:	HSB 187019-5(UNKNOWN)
Views:	93 Comments: 0

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