Greats heavens, the joys of Graz! Long time since I'd been there, 1973 on the way back from the Arab/Israeli War as a press photographer, traveling in a long distance hippie bus we finely stopped in Graz for food. It has changed somewhat since '73. You have inspired me, sir. Time to dig out the old photos and hit the photo scanner ...
Your adventure sounds like fun, I only see hippie busses in New Zealand these days and they are not a common sight there anymore, even hippies get old eventually. Graz is a lovely town, scanning in old negatives can be very rewarding, especially when you find scenes you'd completely forgotten about.
Hello Tim, old Graz is beautiful city located in beautiful place. The funicular also its attraction. But I did not know that there were such cool caves organized for tourists as an attraction with small train underground. :-) Nice is your ride and video, thanks. Chuck
HI Chuck, Graz is full of surprises, it would have been nice to spend more time looking around, there were art gallery's and museums that I didn't have time to visit. The underground train was fun, good use of the old tunnels :-) Take care. Tim.
The caves are actually tunnels which were built during WW2 as air raid shelter and command post. There are about 6km of tunnels with 21 entrances all around the Schloßberg mountain. See plan at www.geheimprojekte.at/ls_graz.html (the green tunnels were not completed). Starting in the year 2000 some of the tunnels underneath the clock tower were extended/connected to form a new event hall and a new shaft has been dug down from near the clock tower to the H tunnel which houses an elevator. The tunnel between Schloßbergplatz and Karmeliterplatz (entrance J & U) gives access to the event hall and also serves as a footpath straight through the mountain. Some side tunnels of that were used as exhibition space during the 2003 "European Captital of Culture" year. Other parts of the tunnel system between Schloßbergplatz and Wickenburggasse (entrance H & B) have been housing the fairytale railway sind 1968, which had to close in 2000 because of stricter fire safety regulations after the Kaprun tunnel disaster. It has been extensively refurbished and reopened in 2014. The old railway had a very unique and run-down charm with many of the exhibits mouldy and only half working :-) - now the ride is curated by the Graz childrens museum. The entrances partially lead into the surrounding houses. E.g. one of my favorite pubs in my younger days (I was born in Graz) was located right between Schloßbergplatz and the funicular. Its back room was actually part of the G tunnel. The owner told me that when he moved in there and renovated the premises, he accidentally broke through the thin back wall (which seemed to have been quickly built post war with whatever bricks they could find at the time) and found himself standing in the fairytale railway :-) And a little secret at the end: the Schloßberg tunnels also house a mine railway collection/museum, which unfortunately is not open to the public (again: fire safety regulations, which would require expensive safety measures that the private club cannot afford). montanmuseum.at/ the museum tracks actually connect to the fairytale railway near its former entrance at B gate.
I was not at all familiar with Graz. Looks like a wonderful city to visit. The architecture is so classic. That funicular was a lot of fun. Thanks for posting.
Witaj, Tim. Cieszę się kiedy zaczyna się Twój film i zasmucam , kiedy film się kończy. Jesteś równocześnie dokumentalistą i artystą. Dziękuję. Serdecznie pozdrawiam.
Witam, dziękuję za Ciebie miły komentarz, jest doceniana. Cieszę się, że podobała Ci się ta wycieczka do fascynującego miasta Graz. Najlepsze życzenia. Tim.
Both have style, today's trams are no longer a square box on wheels, they are a statement about a cities wealth, just like the ornate buildings adorning the streets.
@@Timsvideochannel1 well, old trams (until like 70's) weren't just boxes on wheels, they were beautiful too and by the way, closely resembled those ornate buildings, unlike modern trams. Then came the boxes (IMHO). But what started to be produced in, I believe, 2000's, has some magical style that unlike most of the modern stuff not only doesn't dissonate with historical buildings, but even emphasize them.
@@Adson_von_Melk Hi, I agree with your observations about tram design. I don't know if you have seen London King's Cross or St Pancras stations, both are old stations with modern appendages, King's Cross looks good whereas the modern addition to the otherwise beautifully restored train shed at St Pancras looks all wrong, almost as though they ran out of money. Most European capital cities do manage to combine the old and the new in Harmony, I think this is true of London's skyline seen from the banks of the River Thames where the Gurkin and the Shard, although totally different from the older buildings blend in adding an extra dimension to the already impressive skyline.
@@Timsvideochannel1 no, sadly I haven't been to the UK yet. I see your point, the most famous example of that is probably Berlin's Reichstag dome (although if it was for me I would restore the original design).
Another awesome video. My friend lives in Austria has been asking me to find her more videos on Austria. She will love this she has family in Vienna ;) Thanks for sharing with us. God bless you always in your travels.
@@slycat1939 Hi, this was an excellent tour, so much so, I am returning to Austria in February to film more of their wonderful railways, some of them in a snow covered landscape. I hope your Austrian friend enjoys this video. All the best. Tim.
Doch sehr schönes Video, Tim! Ganz gut gemacht! Yeah, I'm showing off a bit here! A great video you have here. But of course you'll note I had to get a couple of comical lines in somewhere!
@@neilforbes416 There are a number of European cities who names inspire a chuckle in English. I won't name any, in case I set you off, but you will find one on the Bern tram network.
Hi tim,Wonderful vid beautiful city,Only a few more days and winter's over in the old country and i'll bet your hoping for some warm weather like were getting in the great and wonderful world of oz cheer's robert.ps did you get much snow this winter?
Cheers, I hope the New Year is a good one for you too. Austria has a lot to offer, I'm returning next month to try and capture steam action in the snow. I checked out 41:20 - an end screen pops up for viewers to click on, should they want to view more Austrian videos. Take care. Tim.
Also a very nice video and interesting to see the own home from the eyes of a traveller. I personally always make individual reports from the different topics. But also a long report has its charm. It is a pity that the Stainz 2 does not drive any more - nobody knows whether it will do that again.
Hi, I really enjoyed Graz. I was travelling with a tour organised by the "Railway Touring Company" based in England. Every day we visited a mainline or private railways within easy travelling distance from Graz, returning in late afternoon or evening. As a result I lot of the video I filmed was taken in the evening, the only exception being a day visit to Schlossberg Park. I decided to edit all the short clips into one longer video aimed at giving visitors an insight into some of the attractions to be found in and around the town. We visited the Stainzerbahn in the evening, I would love to return for a longer day visit to see and film the trains in daylight and maybe even see Stainz 2.
If you do not know the area, guided excursions are of course an absolute hit. And you have really visited the highlights of Styria. The railway museum in Mürzzuschlag, for example, would be worth a visit. But I personally am more the type who stands at the track or at the station. Formerly in Germany, now in Austria. Actually, I have visited almost all lines where models of my LGB are running. And when I moved I settled down right here in the area where there are a lot of narrow gauge tracks. :o)
The Stainz 2 has been out of service for a long time. I saw it once 15 years ago on the main square in Graz - as an exhibit. If the Wiki entry is correct, it is currently in Murau.
@@UdjatPictures Hi, I have only uploaded about half of the places I visited near Graz so far, more railways to come as I find time to edit and upload them to UA-cam. Work sometimes gets in the way of having fun, but then again it does pay for my travelling. I also enjoy line side photography, like you I am lucky to live within easy travelling distance of my favourite Railways in the UK. LGB models are fun, do you have a garden railway?
Now, this was interesting! How steep is that hill at 13:35, and how do they get the funicle to climb that? There must be some wire system or some kind of magic? :) Have fun and keep up the good work!
Hi, I see Jim has answered your grade question - 61% at its steepest. To learn how a funicular works, please click on this link - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funicular and this one for more information about the Schlossbergbahn - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schlossbergbahn_(Graz) How are you getting on with your channel?
Wow, that is steep! And that is actually a simple, but effective system. Well, because the long nights and short days there is a little pause right now.. I'm just ending up with a bunch of really dark and booring materials.. I got one clip i was happy with, but the camera was wibrating and hitting the window, witch annoyed me a little.
@@FozenMoustache I just watched your latest video, it is very unusual, I'm sure people will enjoy watching. The hard bit now is reaching them, it will take a while, but once they find you, I'm sure they will enjoy the videos you post. I have a Facebook Page facebook.com/groups/2505405939486692/ it has a small group of followers, but they are good at sharing stuff. I'll recommend and post your latest video on my Facebook Page. Keep at it, because soon the days will be long and you'll have more video than you can handle. Good Luck.
@@Timsvideochannel1 I guess a lot of stuff on the railroad is unusual in one way or another :) Well, people are watching the videos but I`m not stressing to either post or try so har to reach out for subs and views. Quality over quanity? :) Thak you for posting it on you FB page, i might have a look there myself :)
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I heard the town of Graz in Austria disappeared once, when someone turned up with a lawnmower! (Graz - Grass.... the pronunciation of the 'Z' as 'TS', close to 'SS') LOL
E really great video, highly quality, topic very interesting, bravo. Best regards from Graz. If you have any time please watch my channel,thank you very much
Hi, I'm glad yo liked the video, Graz is beautiful city with a lot of places of interest. I looked at your channel, you cover some interesting subjects and places of interest, I particularly liked the double spiral staircase. Take care and stay safe. Tim.
Why am I not surprised at the high quality and standard of your videos? They’re a joy to watch. 🐨🇦🇺
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed taking a look a some of the places our tour visited in Austria's second largest city.
Greats heavens, the joys of Graz! Long time since I'd been there, 1973 on the way back from the Arab/Israeli War as a press photographer, traveling in a long distance hippie bus we finely stopped in Graz for food. It has changed somewhat since '73. You have inspired me, sir. Time to dig out the old photos and hit the photo scanner ...
Your adventure sounds like fun, I only see hippie busses in New Zealand these days and they are not a common sight there anymore, even hippies get old eventually. Graz is a lovely town, scanning in old negatives can be very rewarding, especially when you find scenes you'd completely forgotten about.
Another great video from you Tim! Thank you for sharing!
Cheers, Austria is a lovely country with plenty of rail/tram action. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. All the best. Tim.
Beautiful and thank you
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Your videos looks always like proffessional one !
Great thanks for sharing .
I really enjoyed !
Thank you for kind comment, it is appreciated.
I WAS WATCHING THE NATURE! ---"I'M RESTED!" I ENJOY IT! THANKS TO THE AUTHOR!!!! SUPER !!!! 5++++++
Schönes Video 👍👍👍
Vielen Dank, ich freue mich, dass Sie es genossen haben.
Hello Tim, old Graz is beautiful city located in beautiful place. The funicular also its attraction. But I did not know that there were such cool caves organized for tourists as an attraction with small train underground. :-) Nice is your ride and video, thanks. Chuck
HI Chuck, Graz is full of surprises, it would have been nice to spend more time looking around, there were art gallery's and museums that I didn't have time to visit. The underground train was fun, good use of the old tunnels :-) Take care. Tim.
The caves are actually tunnels which were built during WW2 as air raid shelter and command post. There are about 6km of tunnels with 21 entrances all around the Schloßberg mountain. See plan at www.geheimprojekte.at/ls_graz.html (the green tunnels were not completed).
Starting in the year 2000 some of the tunnels underneath the clock tower were extended/connected to form a new event hall and a new shaft has been dug down from near the clock tower to the H tunnel which houses an elevator. The tunnel between Schloßbergplatz and Karmeliterplatz (entrance J & U) gives access to the event hall and also serves as a footpath straight through the mountain. Some side tunnels of that were used as exhibition space during the 2003 "European Captital of Culture" year.
Other parts of the tunnel system between Schloßbergplatz and Wickenburggasse (entrance H & B) have been housing the fairytale railway sind 1968, which had to close in 2000 because of stricter fire safety regulations after the Kaprun tunnel disaster. It has been extensively refurbished and reopened in 2014. The old railway had a very unique and run-down charm with many of the exhibits mouldy and only half working :-) - now the ride is curated by the Graz childrens museum.
The entrances partially lead into the surrounding houses. E.g. one of my favorite pubs in my younger days (I was born in Graz) was located right between Schloßbergplatz and the funicular. Its back room was actually part of the G tunnel. The owner told me that when he moved in there and renovated the premises, he accidentally broke through the thin back wall (which seemed to have been quickly built post war with whatever bricks they could find at the time) and found himself standing in the fairytale railway :-)
And a little secret at the end: the Schloßberg tunnels also house a mine railway collection/museum, which unfortunately is not open to the public (again: fire safety regulations, which would require expensive safety measures that the private club cannot afford). montanmuseum.at/ the museum tracks actually connect to the fairytale railway near its former entrance at B gate.
Very nice videos.
Thank-you.
I was not at all familiar with Graz. Looks like a wonderful city to visit. The architecture is so classic. That funicular was a lot of fun. Thanks for posting.
Graz is a lovely city, well worth vising.
Witaj, Tim. Cieszę się kiedy zaczyna się Twój film i zasmucam , kiedy film się kończy. Jesteś równocześnie dokumentalistą i artystą. Dziękuję. Serdecznie pozdrawiam.
Witam, dziękuję za Ciebie miły komentarz, jest doceniana. Cieszę się, że podobała Ci się ta wycieczka do fascynującego miasta Graz. Najlepsze życzenia. Tim.
Thank you 🌸
Thank you :-)
Great video thanks for showing this
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Simply outstanding
Thank you, I'm really pleased you enjoyed it.
prachtig beeld dat 4K.gelukkig is hier alles ook 4K. super!!!
Dank u, ik ben blij dat je genoten van de 4K-video.
I don't know how but those supermodern trams fit perfectly with historical cities, like, for example, Sevilla, and, as we see in this video, Graz.
Both have style, today's trams are no longer a square box on wheels, they are a statement about a cities wealth, just like the ornate buildings adorning the streets.
@@Timsvideochannel1 well, old trams (until like 70's) weren't just boxes on wheels, they were beautiful too and by the way, closely resembled those ornate buildings, unlike modern trams. Then came the boxes (IMHO). But what started to be produced in, I believe, 2000's, has some magical style that unlike most of the modern stuff not only doesn't dissonate with historical buildings, but even emphasize them.
@@Adson_von_Melk Hi, I agree with your observations about tram design. I don't know if you have seen London King's Cross or St Pancras stations, both are old stations with modern appendages, King's Cross looks good whereas the modern addition to the otherwise beautifully restored train shed at St Pancras looks all wrong, almost as though they ran out of money. Most European capital cities do manage to combine the old and the new in Harmony, I think this is true of London's skyline seen from the banks of the River Thames where the Gurkin and the Shard, although totally different from the older buildings blend in adding an extra dimension to the already impressive skyline.
@@Timsvideochannel1 no, sadly I haven't been to the UK yet. I see your point, the most famous example of that is probably Berlin's Reichstag dome (although if it was for me I would restore the original design).
@@Adson_von_Melk en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reichstag_dome The new one looks good, the original looked fantastic.
Ha Tim.ik ga hem nu bekijken. leuke muziek,toppie.
Hallo, ik ben blij dat je genoten hebt van Graz en zijn prachtige muzikanten.
Looks a nice place to visit Tim.
It is a nice place with a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere about it.
Another awesome video. My friend lives in Austria has been asking me to find her more videos on Austria. She will love this she has family in Vienna ;) Thanks for sharing with us. God bless you always in your travels.
What an awesome trip. Great filming!
@@slycat1939 Hi, this was an excellent tour, so much so, I am returning to Austria in February to film more of their wonderful railways, some of them in a snow covered landscape. I hope your Austrian friend enjoys this video. All the best. Tim.
Doch sehr schönes Video, Tim! Ganz gut gemacht! Yeah, I'm showing off a bit here! A great video you have here. But of course you'll note I had to get a couple of comical lines in somewhere!
Hi Neil, how could I miss those comical lines? I tried and failed. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Graz is a nice city with a lot to offer.
@@Timsvideochannel1 "Graz is a nice city with a lot to offer", including inspiration for corny one-liners, perhaps! LOL. Cheers, Tim!
@@neilforbes416 There are a number of European cities who names inspire a chuckle in English. I won't name any, in case I set you off, but you will find one on the Bern tram network.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Your reply gave me a chuckle in itself! Cheers, Tim!
Hello nice video
Thanks
Thank you.
Lugar lindo muito bom mesmo
Obrigado, estou satisfeito que você gostou do vídeo.
Hi tim,Wonderful vid beautiful city,Only a few more days and winter's over in the old country and i'll bet your hoping for some warm weather like were getting in the great and wonderful world of oz cheer's robert.ps did you get much snow this winter?
Hi Tim,happy new year to you.Another lovely vid,somewhere else to head too.Was that a case of deja vu @41.20,? Best wishes.
Cheers, I hope the New Year is a good one for you too. Austria has a lot to offer, I'm returning next month to try and capture steam action in the snow. I checked out 41:20 - an end screen pops up for viewers to click on, should they want to view more Austrian videos. Take care. Tim.
(9:42) Hello Tim, a very unusual instrument for street musicians. - Heinz
Hello Heinz, I love to see these colourful musicians playing in place like Schlossberg Park, they make me smile. Cheers. Tim.
17:32 Somehow I don't think Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton will be singing "Island In The Mur" anytime soon! LOL
I think they'll be giving that a miss.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Yep! LOL
Timk u, ve done it again.
Thank you, I really appreciate your comment.
lumayan..iso muter2 austria,gratis..hehhee.
Saya harap Anda menikmati pandangan ini dari Austria,
Also a very nice video and interesting to see the own home from the eyes of a traveller.
I personally always make individual reports from the different topics. But also a long report has its charm.
It is a pity that the Stainz 2 does not drive any more - nobody knows whether it will do that again.
Hi, I really enjoyed Graz. I was travelling with a tour organised by the "Railway Touring Company" based in England. Every day we visited a mainline or private railways within easy travelling distance from Graz, returning in late afternoon or evening. As a result I lot of the video I filmed was taken in the evening, the only exception being a day visit to Schlossberg Park. I decided to edit all the short clips into one longer video aimed at giving visitors an insight into some of the attractions to be found in and around the town. We visited the Stainzerbahn in the evening, I would love to return for a longer day visit to see and film the trains in daylight and maybe even see Stainz 2.
If you do not know the area, guided excursions are of course an absolute hit. And you have really visited the highlights of Styria.
The railway museum in Mürzzuschlag, for example, would be worth a visit. But I personally am more the type who stands at the track or at the station. Formerly in Germany, now in Austria.
Actually, I have visited almost all lines where models of my LGB are running. And when I moved I settled down right here in the area where there are a lot of narrow gauge tracks. :o)
The Stainz 2 has been out of service for a long time. I saw it once 15 years ago on the main square in Graz - as an exhibit. If the Wiki entry is correct, it is currently in Murau.
@@UdjatPictures Hi, I have only uploaded about half of the places I visited near Graz so far, more railways to come as I find time to edit and upload them to UA-cam. Work sometimes gets in the way of having fun, but then again it does pay for my travelling. I also enjoy line side photography, like you I am lucky to live within easy travelling distance of my favourite Railways in the UK. LGB models are fun, do you have a garden railway?
@@UdjatPictures At least Stainz 2 still exists, there is always hope that it may return home one day.
Now, this was interesting! How steep is that hill at 13:35, and how do they get the funicle to climb that? There must be some wire system or some kind of magic? :)
Have fun and keep up the good work!
The maximum grade is 61%
Hi, I see Jim has answered your grade question - 61% at its steepest. To learn how a funicular works, please click on this link - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Funicular and this one for more information about the Schlossbergbahn - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schlossbergbahn_(Graz) How are you getting on with your channel?
Wow, that is steep! And that is actually a simple, but effective system.
Well, because the long nights and short days there is a little pause right now.. I'm just ending up with a bunch of really dark and booring materials.. I got one clip i was happy with, but the camera was wibrating and hitting the window, witch annoyed me a little.
@@FozenMoustache I just watched your latest video, it is very unusual, I'm sure people will enjoy watching. The hard bit now is reaching them, it will take a while, but once they find you, I'm sure they will enjoy the videos you post. I have a Facebook Page facebook.com/groups/2505405939486692/ it has a small group of followers, but they are good at sharing stuff. I'll recommend and post your latest video on my Facebook Page. Keep at it, because soon the days will be long and you'll have more video than you can handle. Good Luck.
@@Timsvideochannel1 I guess a lot of stuff on the railroad is unusual in one way or another :) Well, people are watching the videos but I`m not stressing to either post or try so har to reach out for subs and views. Quality over quanity? :)
Thak you for posting it on you FB page, i might have a look there myself :)
ik had in die grotten wel een raptor of een Trex verwacht.lol.
obrigado
Obrigado, estou feliz que você gostou.
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Bem-vindo a bordo.
I heard the town of Graz in Austria disappeared once, when someone turned up with a lawnmower! (Graz - Grass.... the pronunciation of the 'Z' as 'TS', close to 'SS') LOL
Oooo, that one was painful Neil.
@@Timsvideochannel1 LOL
After that painful incident, they put up signs saying, "Keep off Graz."
As a native to Graz i can assure you that the pronounciation is nothing like 'grass'.
@@stephanweinberger I was making a joke! Ich hab' Witz gemacht!
Hai Tim
Hi, I hope you are keeping safe and well. Best wishes from the UK.
E really great video, highly quality, topic very interesting, bravo. Best regards from Graz.
If you have any time please watch my channel,thank you very much
Hi, I'm glad yo liked the video, Graz is beautiful city with a lot of places of interest. I looked at your channel, you cover some interesting subjects and places of interest, I particularly liked the double spiral staircase. Take care and stay safe. Tim.
@@Timsvideochannel1 thank you very much