BREDEBAHN - The complete history in pictures (and a few words)

[Bredebahn]

But the traffic died that year. The passengers were no more. And nature started to reclaim the rails.....

 

[Bredebahn]

The locos and stock were transferred to the (as yet unbuilt) BredeOstBahn, some 12 miles to the East. And nature continued her ravages...

 

[Nemo]

This is a truly fantastic story John, keep going, really interested......

 

[Bredebahn]

... and that was kind of it really. Eventually the track was lifted and the stations and trackside took on a new appearance, with neglect coming to the fore.

 

[Bredebahn]

The trains had gone ..... the pride had gone ..... and the Bredebahn was no more.

The Elephant never forgets.....

This story was taken from a very small sample of the hundreds of photographs taken of the Bredebahn during its' life. I hope to chronicle its' successor, the BredeOstBahn, in due course. Thanks for all the kind comments - much appreciated.

 

[gregh]

A great story. I love reading it. Keep it coming.
You're lucky (clever) to have taken all those early pictures.

I look forward to others in the Forum telling us their histories.

 

[JRinTawa]

So looking forward to the first trains running on the new railway John, and one day visiting, I'm sure it will have at least the atmosphere of the last.