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Offline PJMärklin  
#1 Posted : 16 September 2023 11:53:25(UTC)
PJMärklin

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Posts: 2,222
Location: Hobart, Australia
After our delayed travel (see my previous post: https://www.marklin-user...el-Surprises#post664157)
we finally arrived in Berlin early July this year :


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Since we had last been in Berlin, they had built the magnificent new glass HBF Blushing. I had looked forward
to exploring this "new" HBF in Berlin and was not disappointed - a massive structure with an imposing
presence over several levels with very many transits by way of international, intercity, local/regional,
S-Bahn and U-Bahn trains all under one roof in this "through-station" complex enclosed by glass:

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The building looks splendid from across the Spee :

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There were other interesting stations around Berlin, e.g. :

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where we saw more of the Berlin S-Bahn Wub :

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I first acquired an interest in the Berlin S-Bahn in 1998 when I took this image at Berlin Zoologischer Garten station :

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see also :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_S-Bahn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DRG_Class_ET_167
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DR-Baureihe_ET_165

Thereafter I obtained the classic sheetmetal Märklin (Primex ) model 3017 which I have since upgraded
twice (see my post https://www.marklin-user...-conversion#post653894):

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We also found the U Bahn excellent - readily accessible, cheap, quick, frequent, easy transport around Berlin :

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(Next time further north)

Have fun with your trains,

PJ BigGrin
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Offline Toosmall  
#2 Posted : 16 September 2023 12:28:51(UTC)
Toosmall

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I haven't done a lot of train travel around Germany other than in the south west. Am always amazed at the sheer number of locomotives, no shortage of spares.
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Offline marklinist5999  
#3 Posted : 16 September 2023 12:39:58(UTC)
marklinist5999

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Oh, the southwest of Germany has some great scenic rail lines.The Hollental, the Gleisingen grade etc. With so much motive power,yet many delays.I saw a reel by Dreisbahner de of a freight consist which uncoupled in the middle and rolled to a stop. The locomotive had to reverse to retrieve it, closing the line to traffic.
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Offline PJMärklin  
#4 Posted : 16 September 2023 14:52:44(UTC)
PJMärklin

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Originally Posted by: Toosmall Go to Quoted Post
I haven't done a lot of train travel around Germany other than in the south west. Am always amazed at the sheer number of locomotives, no shortage of spares.


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Offline kimballthurlow  
#5 Posted : 17 September 2023 00:43:51(UTC)
kimballthurlow

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Location: Brisbane, Australia
Originally Posted by: PJMärklin Go to Quoted Post
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Since we had last been in Berlin, they had built the magnificent new glass HBF Blushing. I had looked forward
to exploring this "new" HBF in Berlin and was not disappointed - a massive structure with an imposing
presence over several levels with very many transits by way of international, intercity, local/regional,
S-Bahn and U-Bahn trains all under one roof in this "through-station" complex enclosed by glass: ...

PJ BigGrin

Hi Philip,
I was there in 2018, and I concur it is a very well designed fit-for-purpose building.
Thanks for showing the great pictures.
I did not see the view from across the river, that is special.

Kimball



HO Scale - Märklin (ep II-III and VI, C Track, digital) - 2 rail HO (Queensland Australia, UK, USA) - 3 rail OO (English Hornby Dublo) - old clockwork O gauge - Live Steam 90mm (3.1/2 inch) gauge.
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Offline Eurobahnfan  
#6 Posted : 17 September 2023 01:36:08(UTC)
Eurobahnfan

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Location: Stockton, CA
I called Berlin home for four years during my military service and have returned a number of times since… looking forward to a reunion with some squadron mates there next year. Thanks for the photos!
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Offline kiwiAlan  
#7 Posted : 18 September 2023 22:51:24(UTC)
kiwiAlan

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Originally Posted by: PJMärklin Go to Quoted Post


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Thereafter I obtained the classic sheetmetal Märklin (Primex ) model 3017 which I have since upgraded
twice (see my post https://www.marklin-user...-conversion#post653894):

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If you would like another centre car or two, I can probably assist ...
I have some new ones somewhere which I received as part of an auction lot some time ago ...
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Offline PJMärklin  
#8 Posted : 19 September 2023 03:23:41(UTC)
PJMärklin

Australia   
Joined: 04/12/2013(UTC)
Posts: 2,222
Location: Hobart, Australia
Originally Posted by: kiwiAlan Go to Quoted Post


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If you would like another centre car or two, I can probably assist ...
I have some new ones somewhere which I received as part of an auction lot some time ago ...



Thanks for the offer, PM sent.ThumpUp
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