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Back to Berlin – again – 4

Posted on July 23, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

Our Sunday in Berlin was spent in pure tourism.  We started with brunch at “Sweethearts”, the coffee and brunch restaurant that our Ruth part runs.  It only opened a few months ago, but seems to be going well. It’s tucked … Continue reading →

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Back to Berlin – again – 3

Posted on July 21, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

Today, more trains, and planes. There were a number of narrow gauge locomotives on display, including a couple of rack locomotives.  Gauges varied from 600mm to 1435mm. And this South African Garrett, built by Krupp (hence its display here) was … Continue reading →

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Back to Berlin – again – 2

Posted on July 19, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

So to the railway exhibits proper.  A lot of them were packed into the roundhouses, and were difficult to photograph well.  But I’ve included a selection of shots below.  We start with one of the first locomotives to run in … Continue reading →

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Back to Berlin – again – 1

Posted on July 17, 2017 by snitchthebudgie

At the end of June Maxine and I headed off for our annual visit to Berlin to see our eldest.  For once, I got the travel arrangements right.  Berlin was hit by torrential rain for much of the day, and the U-bahn was closed … Continue reading →

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In case you missed the news….

Posted on September 8, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

The newspapers seem to be full of news of the possible discovery of a train load of Nazi gold.  A death bed confession may have confirmed the rumour that a train of looted gold was hidden in an extensive tunnel system … Continue reading →

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The Bartlett’s in Berlin – 3

Posted on June 16, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

The area around the Warschauer Str. terminus is of both railway and historic interest.  Behind the station itself is this small maintenance shed, and a large carriage shed.  I don’t think Lidl are now operating trains!  Although I didn’t see any trains enter the … Continue reading →

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The Bartlett’s in Berlin – 2

Posted on June 14, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Just next to the Warstrauer Str. U-Bahn station was the S-Bahn station and the DB main lines.  I suppose in UK London terms, the U-Bahn is like London Underground, whilst the S-Bahn is more like London commuter trains – the … Continue reading →

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The Bartlett’s in Berlin – 1

Posted on June 12, 2015 by snitchthebudgie

Maxine and I recently spent a long weekend in Berlin, visiting our eldest daughter.  We thoroughly enjoyed Berlin, despite having chosen to visit the same weekend as the Champion’s League (football) final.  It’s an interesting city, the greenest in Europe, with all those Cold … Continue reading →

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