In 1839, the Netherlands recognized Belgium's independence. The Separation Treaty (also known as the Treaty of London or the Treaty of the XXIV Articles) stipulated that East Limburg would remain part of the Netherlands. This is the present-day Dutch province of Limburg, which separates Flanders from Germany. However, Belgium was allowed, at its own expense, to build a road or canal connection from Antwerp through Dutch Limburg to Germany. Ultimately, a railway, the "Iron Rhine," was chosen.

Construction began in 1869, and the route opened in 1879. The Dutch section runs between Budel and Vlodrop.

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Interesting details at de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiserner_Rhein

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Nice to take photos as there is no traffic 😊

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1. Boardwalk in De Meinweg – Dalheim Mill loop from Dalheim

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2. Dalheim Mill – Boardwalk in De Meinweg loop from Effeld

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3. Boardwalk in De Meinweg – Rode Beek (Rothenbach) loop from Wildenrath

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Location: Roerdalen, Limburg, Netherlands

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Iron Rhine Railway in De Meinweg

1. Boardwalk in De Meinweg – Dalheim Mill loop from Dalheim

2. Dalheim Mill – Boardwalk in De Meinweg loop from Effeld

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