 Joined: 04/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 2,261 Location: Hobart, Australia
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After our delayed travel (see my previous post: https://www.marklin-user...el-Surprises#post664157) we finally arrived in Berlin early July this year :   Since we had last been in Berlin, they had built the magnificent new glass HBF  . 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:      The building looks splendid from across the Spee :  There were other interesting stations around Berlin, e.g. :   where we saw more of the Berlin S-Bahn  :  I first acquired an interest in the Berlin S-Bahn in 1998 when I took this image at Berlin Zoologischer Garten station :  see also : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_S-Bahnhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DRG_Class_ET_167https://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): We also found the U Bahn excellent - readily accessible, cheap, quick, frequent, easy transport around Berlin :   (Next time further north) Have fun with your trains, PJ 
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Toosmall, xxup, marklinist5999, lok151, rmsailor, Mark5, kimballthurlow, Eurobahnfan, Alsterstreek, Roland, 1borna, Ewillis, mrmarklin
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Joined: 26/07/2021(UTC) Posts: 635 Location: Sydney
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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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 Joined: 10/02/2021(UTC) Posts: 3,902 Location: Michigan, Troy
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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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Joined: 04/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 2,261 Location: Hobart, Australia
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Originally Posted by: Toosmall  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. Yes
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Joined: 18/03/2007(UTC) Posts: 6,764 Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Originally Posted by: PJMärklin .. Since we had last been in Berlin, they had built the magnificent new glass HBF . 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 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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Joined: 09/08/2008(UTC) Posts: 431 Location: Stockton, CA
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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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 Joined: 23/07/2014(UTC) Posts: 8,480 Location: ENGLAND, Didcot
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Originally Posted by: PJMärklin 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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Joined: 04/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 2,261 Location: Hobart, Australia
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Originally Posted by: kiwiAlan 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. 
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