Wuppertal regional line 15: Remscheid - Elberfeld

City: Remscheid, Wuppertal (Germany).
Total route length: 13.0 km (8.1 miles).

Track gauge: 1435 mm (standard gauge).

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Remscheid → Elberfeld.

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Vintage tram in Wuppertal, Germany (1894-1987)On May 30, 1987, a tram ran through Wuppertal for the last time. With two different track gauges, including the first electrically operated rack railway in Germany, and routes to neighboring cities, the city had one of the largest tram networks in Germany. There was extensive freight traffic on the tram tracks, such as from Loh to Hatzfeld. The Barmer Bergbahn closed in July 1959, just a few months after its 65th anniversary. The meter-gauge network was shut down during the wave of closures in July 1970. The remaining standard-gauge lines were gradually closed from the 1970s onward. In this film, take a look back at the good old days of the tram in the Wupper Valley and on routes to Remscheid and Solingen. Exciting footage of the Barmer Bergbahn in regular operation, the Remscheid tram, the Loh-Hatzfeld narrow-gauge railway, and the origins of the Bergisches Tram Museum take you back to the 1960s and 1970s. The charm of this era is brought to life again in this modern historical documentary. Wuppertal, located in North Rhine-Westphalia, had trams operating between 1960 and the 1970s. These vehicles came from various manufacturers, with some converted or built locally. The routes followed stunning scenic paths, crossing bridges, passing through city centers and countryside, and even crossing tunnels. The history of the railway is unique because it only achieved its final form in 1940, after several mergers of independent companies. This resulted in over 270 kilometers of routes with 24 lines in operation, running on both meter and standard gauges. In this film, you’ll see amazing shots from a bygone era when nearly all types of vehicles were in use. You'll also have the opportunity to marvel at Germany's first and oldest electrically operated rack railway. Travel back in time with this approximately 50-minute documentary.By tram-TV - 1894 - 1987.

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