September 22, 2019
Josip Broz Tito
Josip Broz Tito was the name Serbian railway workers uttered when they pointed at the diesel behemoth 666-003 of the … Read More “Josip Broz Tito”
September 20, 2019
The real Tesla
Had it not been for Nikola Tesla (1856 – 1943), I wouldn’t be sitting on a train. Nobody would – … Read More “The real Tesla”
September 19, 2019
Changing a train without changing it…
It is 3h40 AM as I am standing on platform 2 of the train station in Schwarzach-St.Veit (For ski enthusiasts, … Read More “Changing a train without changing it…”
September 6, 2019
Zimbabwe
The first breaking news of the day were the demise of Robert G. Mugabe, former President of Zimbabwe, former liberator … Read More “Zimbabwe”
September 5, 2019
Djingle Bells have started ringing, but no trains are whistling yet
Summer holidays are over and in good marketing practice, the first Christmas cookies and chocolate Santa Clauses (or is it … Read More “Djingle Bells have started ringing, but no trains are whistling yet”
September 2, 2019
A Railway Traveller’s Dream
Some years ago, I vowed to never again use a plane within Europe when back from my international assignments. I … Read More “A Railway Traveller’s Dream”