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Historic Mining Locomotive

Historic Mining Locomotive

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Historic Mining Locomotive

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Naturpark Thüringer Schiefergebirge/Obere Saale

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Location: Thuringia, Germany

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Alex

July 19, 2025

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Very interesting technology

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SvenN

January 5, 2026

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In the slate park there are several historic mining rail vehicles to see.

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Elevation 630 m

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