Old Switch of the Moor Railway

Old Switch of the Moor Railway

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Old Switch of the Moor Railway

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Location: Ostercappeln, Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany

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December 29, 2022

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The narrow-gauge railway is still in operation on some sections.

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Tina 🚶🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️

June 16, 2022

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The rails of the narrow-gauge railway are still used on some sections.

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Uwe aus Lüstringen

April 29, 2025

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So, THIS switch probably won't work anymore. But as a relic from the peat-cutting era, it's definitely worth a look.

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Location: Ostercappeln, Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany

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