Tram traffic in the city of Chemnitz (2012)

YouTube name: tom88CZ.
Date: May 15, 2012.
City: Chemnitz (Germany).

Tram traffic in the city of Chemnitz (2012) — The video shows
Chemnitzer Verkehr (CVAG)
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Chemnitz extra line 6: Hauptbahnhof - Altchemnitz
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Chemnitz tram line 2: Brückenstraße/Freie Presse - Bernsdorf
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Chemnitz tram line 4: Hutholz - Hauptbahnhof
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Signed Str der Nationen.

Chemnitz tram line 5: Hutholz - Gablenz
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City-Bahn Chemnitz (CB)
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Chemnitz regional line C11: Hauptbahnhof - Stollberg (ex 522)
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Chemnitz low-floor articulated tram 411 "Stollberg" (ex Chemnitz low-floor articulated tram 411), type 6 NGT LDE, signed Chemnitz Hauptbahnhof.

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Narrow-gauge trams in Karl-Marx-Stadt (1893-1988)It all started in 1880 with a horse-drawn tram on the unusual gauge of 915 mm (about three feet), which remained the standard until 1893, when electric operation began. From 1917 onward, plans were made to widen the gauge to 1000 mm. However, it wasn't until 1958 that VEB Verkehrsbetriebe Chemnitz launched a truly ambitious gauge conversion program. Due to numerous urban development challenges and austerity measures typical of the GDR, the latter VEB Nahverkehr Karl-Marx-Stadt was only able to complete this program in 1988. Look back at the lively tram scene and scheduled service on the narrow gauge line with the legendary three-car trains. These railcars from the 1920s were kept operational through extensive maintenance and continued to run until the last Rottluff-Zentrumsring line was shut down on November 6, 1988. Footage from the 1920s, of course, is just as common as winter shots from the 1980s. First Chemnitz, then Karl Marstadt, then Chemnitz again. The city's name changed as often as its tramway. Even the track width was unusual. In 1890, an English engineer based his work on British units and chose a track spacing of three feet, or approximately 915 mm. In 1917, the track was widened to just 925 mm. It stayed that way for decades. This measurement was unique in Germany. This chapter wasn't finished until 1988. Until then, only vehicles from the 1920s were in operation. The footage in this film dates from the 1980s, but the film also offers a glimpse into earlier times. The employees of this tramway company had a knack for improvisation. When they wanted to showcase a historic carriage for the centenary, they converted a much newer model. Entry into the carriages was relatively high, ranging from over 36 cm to the first step. The coupling system was also old and extremely rare. The footage was shot by Jörg Langfeld, who also filmed in winter. This 50-minute film is an incredible journey through time for tram enthusiasts.By tram-TV - 1893 - 1988.

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