You only see what you know (Goethe)
This steam locomotive located at the railway station of the Styrian place Selzthal is a so called Kriegslokomotive (war locomotive) built in 1943. Whereas this model is a museum exhibit only, there is also a locomotive of the same class (DRB Class 52) which is still operating for classic train tours: Steam locomotive 52.1227
Today I came across a train that transported railway switches. It was interesting to see what kind of specialized carriages are used for this extra-wide cargo.
While watching a classic car ralley in Rottenmann I came across this manhole cover showing the emblem of the city.
‘Broadsword calling Danny boy‘ – On a train journey through the Austrian state of Salzburg, I took this photo of Hohenwerfen Castle. In the movie “Where Eagles Dare”, this castle was the set of Schloss Adler.
The pilgrimage church Maria Straßengel stands in Judendorf-Straßengel, a place in the Austrian municipality of Gratwein-Straßengel. A famous exhibit in this church is a fir root in the shape of a crucifix. Visitors can see this piece on request only.
The winged cow of Graz seen on a balcony in the centre of the city. Don’t ask me for details, I am not an expert on winged cows 🙂
This mural tells about the Sister Cities of Graz. You find it near the Schloßberg Museum on top of the hill (Schloßberg) in the middle of the Styrian capital. Today, it isn’t up-to-date. For example, it doesn’t mention Ljubljana that joined this group in 2001.
The landmark of Graz is a clock tower, generally known as the Uhrturm. It is placed on top of a rock in the middle of the city. So, visitors see it from many places. Near the tower, there is a station for a special elevator. The shaft runs inside the rock and links the city with the clock tower.
The clock tower of Bruck an der Mur is part of Landskron Castle (Burgruine Landskron) high over the city.
Learning about a town’s history by searching for historical murals: While walking through Hallein I came across this mural telling about the transport of salt boxes along the Salzach River.
Passing Unzmarkt by train, you have this view of nearby Frauenburg Castle (Burgruine Frauenburg). The castle dates back to the 13th century. Some literature says it was one of the favourite homes of minnesinger Ulrich von Liechtenstein.
On a train journey from Bischofshofen to Salzburg, I took this photo of Golling Castle (Burg Golling) through the train windows. This medieval building, located in the town of Golling an der Salzach, houses a local history museum that showcases regional artefacts and exhibits on nature.