Tag Archives: Germany

Last pictures from Ron’s latest expedition. Christmas decorations at St Pancras…. Wernigerobe Hbf…. Much better Christmas decorations at Leipzig Hbf…. Morning and afternoon trains at a rather empty Leipzig Hbf…. And some Leipzig trams to finish….

Snow edition…. More snow with Ron than us in the UK – yet! Snowing. Off to Brocken this morning. After early breakfast walked into Wernigerode. Then train up to Brocken. We set off for Brocken whilst it was still snowing … Continue reading →

It’s been a matter of weeks since Ron last went overseas – but he’s been on his travels again. He claims it’s to visit the German Christmas markets, but Allan and I think it’s for the glühwein (with the odd … Continue reading →

The rest of Ron’s pictures come from all over…. First, Langenau, Ron’s base for the holiday.  Langenau Hbf, 10-15 minutes walk from village centre. On to Lindau…. A little, rather pretty, tourism…. And back to the station…. Last stop, Munich … Continue reading →

Hardly back from the Isle of Man, Ron set sail (figuratively speaking) for Bavaria.  I’ve mostly posted the railway photos (sorry those who enjoy the tourism….) Today is at Ulm Hbf… Buses and trams ourside…. Back in the station…. Nice … Continue reading →

And a few extras from Ron’s journey home.  Still to come, my trip on the Swanage Railway, and Allan and Ron behind Clan Line to Exeter. As it had stopped raining after dinner I made a quick trip to the … Continue reading →

Final fling from Ron as he travels homeward. Dresden Hbf Leipzig Hbf And Frankfurt And Ron signs off from another holiday…. Left hotel in sunshine at 8am and with one hour stay overovers in Leipzig and Frankfurt Airport arrived in … Continue reading →

And yes! First sighting of spring!!!!!! Back at Dresden Hbf…. And Day 6…. A scorching hot day phone now showing 33° at 4.30 Free day so headed out to Radebul to do a round trip on Lossnitzgrundbahn to Radeburg. Was … Continue reading →

So…. You have a reputation as a troublemaker, but you will not escape from Colditz, Herr Dawes!!! Meanwhile, back on the Elbe paddle steamers…. Next post, some trains again.

Day 5 will come in two instalments…. Chilly becoming very hot. [Ed: Sounds like a vindaloo warning?] Left hotel at 9am to catch paddle steamer to Meissen. Following a lunch break tour of Meissen Pottery, which was boring. In shop … Continue reading →