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Scheuerfeld Tunnel

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Scheuerfeld Tunnel

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  • Location: Betzdorf, Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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    May 2, 2024

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    The Westerwald Railway dates back to the Krupp Mine Railway, which transported iron ore from the Steinebach mine to Scheuerfeld from 1883 onwards. In 1913, the meter-gauge mine railway was replaced by a standard-gauge line and extended to Nauroth. From 1930 onwards, the tracks extended to Emmerzhausen, and during World War II, even to the Lippe military airfield, today's Siegerland Airport.

    The Westerwald Railway of the Altenkirchen District GmbH uses the existing line for freight transport.

    More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahnstrecke_Scheuerfeld%E2%80%93Emmerzhausen
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    In 1880, Krupp decided to build its own haulage railway from the Steinebach mine to Scheuerfeld station. Construction began in the spring of 1882, and operations commenced in January 1883. …
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    Efforts to make the mine railway accessible to public transport remained unsuccessful, as Krupp on the one hand had no interest and on the other hand a re-concessioning would …
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    Elevation 240 m

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    Location: Betzdorf, Altenkirchen, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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