Thank-you and "Hi", UA-cam is a wonderful medium for seeing those places we are unlikely to visit in person, I am very grateful to have seen the places I have and it is rewarding to share some of those experiences with the UA-cam community.
...in April of 19874 I took the train from Vienna to Semmering to visit my cousin, Fr Walter Mickle CP, at the monastery of Maria Schutz...the last leg of travel was at night so I missed this...but DID record on film some of the views on my trip back to my barracks at Illesheim, Germany...thanks...
Hi, it is a memorable journey and the driver get the best view. Soon most trains will be routed through the new tunnel currently under construction, although local trains will still use the old route. A lot has changed since your time in Germany, but one thing stays the same ... Austria's beautiful scenery.
I love taking these "virtual" train rides through such breathtaking terrain. Definitely makes me want to ride these rails for real someday, once travelling abroad becomes feasible again.
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride, I'm really missing being able to travel at the moment, hopefully it won't be too long before things return to something near normal.
That is an amazing Video Tim. The first one I have seen, (and it won't be the last). I was in Austria several years ago and it is on my list of favourite countries. I am always impressed by the European Railway network because the trains are fast, smooth and comfortable. Sign me up, I want to see more.
Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride, I love visiting Austria, there are plenty of wonderful rail rides, some on the national network, others are private or enthusiast operations and a warm welcome is almost guaranteed. Welcome on board, I hope you find more videos of interest.
Austria is indeed a gorgeous country...traveled through it while stationed in Germany (Nov '71 - Jul '74) and again in 1994 with my late brother, Tim, visited Hallstadt...WOW!!!
Cheers, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Sunny skies are a mixed blessing, great for showing off beautiful scenery, a devil for reflecting in the camera lens and showing dirt on the window.
@@Timsvideochannel1 You make a good point about the pro's and con's of sunny skies in videos but I still LOVE to see the sunshine when possible, even with the glare and dirty window issues (if any). Keep up the FINE work in your videos, Tim, and I look forward to seeing more.
@@DougCeleste Cheers Doug, I am grounded at the moment, can't wait to start travelling again. The unexpected break has given me a chance to edit and upload my 2019 tour of New Zealand including a lot of material from earlier visits. Editing these videos is very time consuming, although it is also enjoyable to re-live some these amazing trips.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Thanks for your reply, Tim. I will really look forward to your NZ videos. I was in Australia in 2002 but never got to NZ. Is it my imagination or are the railroad tracks maintained much better in Europe than the USA? Those trains seem to be riding on VERY smooth and quiet tracks. Also, have there been any language issues when you are on the trains in Austria, Germany and other countries in Europe?
@@DougCeleste Hi Doug, this is one of my favourite New Zealand train rides, filmed in 2019 - ua-cam.com/video/90fCW05kB0E/v-deo.html The Tracks on European main lines are generally kept in very good order. The film was taken with a GoPro 7 camera incorporating their "Hypersmooth" software, a massive improvement on earlier models that suffered from the jello effect. The result of using this and later GoPro's is that even rough rides, appear to be reasonably smooth. Language can be a problem, on this occasion I was travelling with group led by a multi lingual tour guide. Many Europeans speak English, they will never admit it, but it is the unofficial second language throughout Europe. China is the only place where I have been really beaten by language, I was trying to get some food and ended up getting a Yoga lesson from a bunch of older ladies who couldn't believe I wasn't capable of lifting my leg above my head, fortunately, laughter is a universal language.
The regular track on the Südbahn [Southern Railway] route between Vienna and Spielfeld-Straß (international railway station A / SLO) was on the left. In August 2012, the Südbahn route between Vienna and Payerbach-Reichenau 01:10 was converted to right-hand-traffic operation. In December 2019, the double track "Semmering Railway" between Payerbach-Reichenau 01:10 and Mürzzuschlag 42:20 has been successfully converted to right-hand running. Left-hand running remains south of Bruck an der Mur only. ÖBB intends to convert the line between Bruck an der Mur and Graz by the time the Koralmbahn opens in full (2024 approx.).
Hi, thank you for the extra information, it made interesting reading. I've heard that the original line might be used to run occasional heritage trains after the Koralmbahn opens to traffic.
@@Timsvideochannel1 The Semmering Base Tunnel is under construction and is expected to enter operational service during 2030. Undergoing construction of the last sector (4.3 km out of 27 km) has to handle the complex geology in the area. Due to karst water inrush, the comprehensive utilization of multi-technical methods is required. Currently, the Vienna-Graz and the Vienna-Klagenfurt journeys on the Railjet services are 2h35m and 3h55m. The railway layout makes it difficult for services from and to Vienna. New lines and tunnels will enable journeys from Vienna to Graz and Klagenfurt of two and three hours respectively. In combination with the 27 km-long Semmering Base Tunnel the 127 km-long Koralm Railway will remove bottlenecks in the Austrian railway infrastructure.
@@heinerle456 Hi, thanks again for the extra information, I visited a viewing tower at Mürzzuschlag, constructed to give members of the public a good view of the works site. Its good to see this investment in the infrastructure, although passengers will miss the wonderful views seen from the original route, I'm sure they'll appreciate the faster journey time. This video shows the view from the viewing tower - ua-cam.com/video/QDibPRQsHBs/v-deo.html
What an awesome ride through Austria Tim. The video's quality was fantastic. I actually felt that I was travelling through the mountains itself. Good job Tim. Wish you a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year 2020. Good luck to your upcoming videos for the new year.
Absolutely stunning and vivid and brilliant lush green paradise. Green is my favorite color, so it's perfect. I've seen quite a few of your trips. You do a top notch job. Greatly appreciated here❤
@@Timsvideochannel1 Yeah, my favorites are the Cog Wheel Trains, particularly the Pikes Peak, even though the lady talked a tad too much😜 and the Switzerland trips are completely overwhelming with their never-ending beauty. I have it on my list to ride some of these trains when me and my wife visit Europe. And a lot of our trip is because of wonderful individuals like yourself who have taken their time to show individuals like myself what's out there. Funny thing, I spent about 6 years in Germany whilst serving in The United States Army, and I missed So much. Thank you, kind Sir
@@joydivisionisnotdead67 For a good choice of unique cog railways, nowhere beats Switzerland and Interlaken is probably the best place to stay for visiting them. When it comes to heritage railways there are a number of them around Europe, but the UK has the highest number in a relatively small area, I'd recommend North Wales for Narrow Gauge and the Midlands for Standard gauge, although there are plenty of them in both the North and the South, The Railway Museum at York is worth visiting. My next tour will likely be to Germany to visit their wonderful narrow gauge railways, although everything is dependent on the Covid situation improving. It must be really hard to plan a trip to Europe, with all the different languages and currencies or will you leave it to one of the many railway holiday companies to do the leg work? so that you can sit back and enjoy the experience. Take care. Tim.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Thanks for all the helpful info. My advantage over other visitors to Europe is that I lived there for so long that I'm not intimidated by the different languages and cultures. I know quite a few countries like the back of my hand, so I'll be fine with that part. Now, the Swiss cogs are a different story. I will seek a tour company for the planning of that. I won't be in a rush; I plan on being in Europe for at least 6 months. That way, me and my wife can enjoy everything even more. She has never been anywhere except Mexico(her country) and the US, so I will be her tour guide. I sure do appreciate all your help, Tim. You possess a quality that I enjoy finding in people, and that is a pleasant disposition. Keep those gorgeous trips coming, my friend😁
@@joydivisionisnotdead67 Having spent a lot of time in Europe, the knowledge you have gained will certainly make planning your visit easier and 6 months is plenty of time, you won't have to rush around too much. I'm sure your wife will enjoy all the history and culture, especially the old buildings and architecture such as the castles dotted all over Europe. Most reputable tour companies offer excellent ground only rail tours around Switzerland at a reasonable price. I'm looking forward to travel opportunities opening up soon as Covid restrictions are eased, it's been a long time since I last participated in a rail-tour. Good luck with your grand tour, I'm sure it will be awesome. Take care and stay safe. Tim.
@@iainmacpherson4613 Hi, I started a Facebook Page a while back to share photos and shorter videos, for more information please click on this link - facebook.com/groups/2505405939486692/
Pleased I found this channel. I have travelled the Semmering line several times. It reminds of the time I was on a train that actually broke down in a tunnel not far from the station at Semmering . Happily nothing toward occurred and a locomotive arrived to to pull us out after only 15 or 20 minutes.
Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed this view of the Semmering line, the new base tunnel is nearing completion now, it won't be long before most trains are diverted away from the original route, although local trains will still serve the line and there is even talk of regular museum trains operating over the line. You were unlucky to be on a train that broke down, but fortunate that there was a locomotive to rescue you.
Schönes Video von einer landschaftlich sehr schönen Strecke. Sie wurde offensichtlich erneuert, aber ohne aufdringlich neu und hypermodern zu wirken, toll gemacht.
Hallo, ich freue mich, dass Sie die Fahrt genossen haben, die Bahn ist immer noch sehr belebt, daher ist sie gut gepflegt, aber sie wird sich bald ändern, wenn der Semmering-Basistunnel eröffnet wird. Für weitere Informationen klicken Sie bitte auf diesen Link - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semmering_Base_Tunnel Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride, the railway is still very busy, hence why it is well maintained, but it will change soon when the Semmering Base Tunnel opens. For more information, please click on this link - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semmering_Base_Tunnel
The Semmering base tunnel is scheduled to go into operation in 2026. Until now I have no knowledge what they do with the montain railway. Maybe similar to Gotthardt tunnel where the montain line is still open to tourists? - Heinz
Hello Michael, Austria is a clean, tidy, well looked after country. The trains are regular and reliable even in winter due in no small part to the excellent condition of the infrastructure. Heinz mentions the base tunnel, now under construction, I will show work on the tunnel in a later video, the current railway will remain in use as it serves a number of towns, although it will be nowhere near as busy as it is today.
@@peterbey1929 Lokale, gefährliche Güter- und Regionalzüge werden weiterhin auf der alten Strecke verkehren, sie wird weiterhin ein UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe sein Local, hazardous freight and regional trains will continue to operate over the old route, it will continue to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
I'd never heard "Fireball Mail", but I have now - ua-cam.com/video/MPn_6dz_G_o/v-deo.html&feature=emb_logo There are a lot of variations and "Yes" it suits this video.
Hello Tim! You have chosen a classic among the railway lines. In Payerbach the route to Hirschwang in the Höllental would be on the right. The most famous building on this route is the cold channel viaduct (kalte Rinne). We even had that on the 20 Schilling note behind it. That was built by Carl Ritter von Ghega. It has also been included in the UNESCO World Heritage. A really impressive building. Greetings from Hans from the Mühlviertel.👍☺
Austria is a beautiful country with plenty of trains, Las Vegas has its attractions, a lot of people go there, it must be hard to swap such pretty countryside for a desert landscape.
Vroeger had je de serie,Bahnstrecken Deutsclands van de SWR op televiesie,deze serie nam ik snachts op op de stereo video recorder van Philips,jaren geleden.deze rit is wereld beroemd.super en weer bedankt Tim. greetz:Peer.
Er zijn in het verleden een aantal goede televisieseries geweest die het fortuin van de spoorwegen in de wereld bedekken. We hebben geluk hier in het Verenigd Koninkrijk, met een aantal zeer goede Railway Travel Programma's worden nu gescreend, zoals die gehost door Micheal Portillo en Chris Tarrant. De Semmering Railway heeft een speciale plaats Oostenrijkse geschiedenis, het was leuk om de lijn te bezoeken voordat de nieuwe basistunnel route opent. Gelukkig Nieuwjaar. Tim. There have been some good television series in the past covering the fortunes of the world's railways. We are lucky here in the UK, with a number of very good railway travel programs being screened now, such as those hosted by Micheal Portillo and Chris Tarrant. The Semmering Railway has a special place Austrian history, it was nice to visit the line before the new base tunnel route opens. Happy New Year. Tim.
I took the same journey three years ago, and filmed it too, thanks to a compliant driver and an Austrian friend. Unfortunately, the footage from the £20 "Action camera" was not as good as I had hoped, so I decided against uploading it. We travelled in a more modern train, in mid October, and the trees were starting to colour up nicely. You can study the railway from various points along its route, and believe me when I say that most of the engineering that went into building it is really not visible from the train itself. Very impressive feat, and well deserving of its World Heritage Site status.
Hi, GoPro cameras are a bit expensive, but they are getting cheaper to compete with the growing competition, they will never be as good as a full size camera, but drivers don't allow anything in the cab that can't be set up and removed in less than a minute. The railjet trains are good, sadly the windows don't open and it is hard to take good photos through the glass. I am working on another video showing the route, taken from an old ex Vienna suburban unit with opening windows, making it much easier to see some of the viaducts. You are right about not being able to fully appreciate the infrastructure from the train. The viaducts look far more impressive from the side. I'll upload the alternative view of the line in the next couple of days.
Hi, the mud hole surprises me, Austrian railways are generally maintained to a very high standard, I'm sure it would have been dealt with very quickly. These halts are not very busy, there is usually a little shelter, either on the platform or at the station entrance.
@@Timsvideochannel1 ,the mudhole surprised me too. it must be the first i've ever seen on a european video. there might be a spring directly below the track. over here in australia, we've got heaps, especially in victoria. it is caused by lack of maintenance. in fact, the most important railway line in the country (melb to syd) has the most mudholes in the country. every so often a train uncouples because of them.
@@vsvnrg3263 Hi, mudholes do appear on European railways, but they are dealt with almost as soon as the drivers and track inspectors report them. European trains generally travel at reasonable speed and an unchecked mud-hole would be disastrous. I haven't seen many Driver's Eye Views of Australian railways, although the Queensland railway tracks looked to be maintained to a very high standard, it was only at the extremities where low traffic and speeds are reflected in the budget available for track maintenance.
@@Timsvideochannel1 ,the mudholes on australia's most important track only get minimum repairs and only as a result of australia's premium current affairs show called four corners doing a report on the problem with train drivers faces and voices obscured. if the railway line was built of asphalt it would get as much maintenance as required. but then it would be called a freeway and not a railway line.
@@vsvnrg3263 It is a shame rail gets priority over roads in Oz, here in the UK were are now paying a high price for the railways that closed. The replacement busses stuck in traffic jams on crowded roads isn't working and the cost of re-instating the lines is astronomic. Short term savings have led to a long term nightmare, I hope Oz learns from the UK's mistakes.
@Timsvideochannel1 The Semmering Base Tunnel is under construction and is expected to enter operational service during 2030. Undergoing construction of the last sector (4.3 km out of 27 km) has to handle the complex geology in the area. Due to karst water inrush, the comprehensive utilization of multi-technical methods is required. Currently, the Vienna-Graz and the Vienna-Klagenfurt journeys on the Railjet services are 2h35m and 3h55m. The railway layout makes it difficult for services from and to Vienna. New lines and tunnels will enable journeys from Vienna to Graz and Klagenfurt of two and three hours respectively. In combination with the 27 km-long Semmering Base Tunnel the 127 km-long Koralm Railway will remove bottlenecks in the Austrian railway infrastructure.
Hi, I visited the museum at Mürzzuschlag were there is a viewing tower from which work on the tunnel can be observed - the views can be seen towards the end of this video - ua-cam.com/video/QDibPRQsHBs/v-deo.html One of the guides at the museum said that when the tunnel is open they were hoping to run museum trains over the old route. Thank you for the extra information. Cheers. Tim.
the german Wikipadia page on the semmering railway has a schematic of the line, with all tunnels and bridges including their location - it's easy to match that to the kilometer signs along the track. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semmeringbahn#Streckenf%C3%BChrung_und_technische_Eckdaten
Beautiful Austria I love the country and its people I've not been in the country since 1956 after the Hungarian Revolution some day I visit the country I hope!
Gosh, 1956 was a long time ago, also the year I was born. Austria is still a lovely country, if you do visit, I'm sure you will find it a rewarding experience. Best wishes. Tim.
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride. The Semmering railway is 41 km (25.5 mi) for more information, please click on this link - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semmering_railway
Another beautiful adventure thanks tim,how many coaches do the station platforms accommodate as they look very long,there's some serious work going on at the last station.cheer's bob.
A wonderful video and railway. I've never been over the Semmering but it is definitely on my bucket list. I do hope the old line stays open although it will not be the same; I went over the Gotthard a few months after the base tunnel opened and I don't think I saw a train other than the one I was on, not at all like the old days. Still better than the tunnel though; that is just boring. I was quite surprised when our train switched to the left hand track for most of its journey. I thought that Austria was like Germany (but unlike France or Switzerland) in that the norm was for trains to run on the right. Obviously rail isn't quite like road, and bi-directional and/or wrong-side running happens more or less everywhere, but it definitely seemed as if that was the expected side over the Semmering. Does anybody know why?.
Hi, if you get the chance, I'm sure you'll enjoy a trip over the Semmering line. I believe trains in Austria normally run on the right, this map might help - external-preview.redd.it/6h_Q0bZjVo5c_zYWfgekBNIf0lQQqz5-xOTRmLqupq8.png?auto=webp&s=9c4c2bde65be1dd7cc74a45ed59330256b411f1b As far as I'm aware the old route is to be retained for local trains and hazardous freight, I did hear suggestions that the line could be used by heritage trains, I hope that is so. Trains run wrong line to enable engineering work and at some stations there is a preferred platform for trains to call at, occasionally a passenger train can overtake a slower freight train. I got a real surprise at Dawlish (England) when I was filming a stopping train accelerating away from a station stop when an express travelling in the same direction overtook it, bi-directional signalling can lead to some interesting train movements.
Were, or are the houses, situated so close to the right-of-way railroad property sold to individuals or housing for railroad employees? I am curious because in the U.S. most railroads own the land fifty feet on each side of the R-o-W.
Hi, you are right about the houses, you will notice they are built from the same rock as the viaducts and tunnel entrances, I believe most of the building materials were excavated from the tunnels. As time has passed, the reasons most of these houses were built have passed into history as modern technology has taken over. Many of the houses are occupied by non railway workers, some have fallen into disrepair. There are no boundary fences along much of the route except in towns or to keep farm animals off the track, I don't know how much land the railway owns either side of the tracks, maybe someone who does know will read this and leave a reply.
@@Timsvideochannel1 typically the railways only own a few meters to the side of the track. Sometimes you can see boundary stones or red-white-red boundary poles near the tracks. The houses were built for linesmen/signalmen (and their families).
@@stephanweinberger Thanks for the information, mainland Europe differs from the UK, in that all railways are fenced in here, making the boundary clear.
please note the gross arror at the atart,the captions. The map of Europe shows the UK with England written across Wales.There are four countries in the UK,England,Scotland,Northern Ireland and WALES!!!!!
Hi, I'm not familiar enough with Austrian signals to give an accurate answer, although I drew the same conclusion as yourself. I looked this up, it might help - mysite.du.edu/~jcalvert/railway/germaust.htm#Aust It does show repeater signals and explains their function.
For the signals I may point you to www.styria-mobile.at/home/Austro-SwissRailwaySignalling/index.html - it's not 100% up to date, but all signals seen in the video are explained there.
What a wind-up, thought was watching a virtual train trip everything was just so damned perfect and not a human in sight until a long way in! Then made mad because everything was so perfect yet the UK is a tip compared and why when it is in the top 6 of wealthiest countries! Who is ripping us off when Austrians seem so content! Otherwise , truly excellent video, thank you.
It is noticeable how tidy the line-side is in many European country's, no bits of old track left everywhere or spent ballast dumped in the undergrowth along the track side. Many railways are not fenced in, people can be trusted not to walk in front of trains, with no fenced in line-side there is less overgrown wasteland attracting the attention of fly tippers. Britain can learn a lot from European railways, they are better at keeping costs down and railways running. Another thing that has disappeared from Britain's railways is allotments beside the tracks. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
@@mikelastname1220 Hi, allotments are used to grow vegetables, railways workers were allowed to cultivate the track-side land where it was safe to do so.
Hello Tim, my first time I watched the "Semmering" via cabin ride trip. Thanks a lot. :) All in all the line looks harmless but isn't. Its brilliant architect, Carl von Ghega, studied railway engineering in England and USA, too. With the knowledge acquired he got task to plan railway about Semmering as part of magistrale Graz-Triest. (Carl von Ghega was said to "see" the railroad lines in the area.) Recently I watched tv report about Grand Hotels that were built on the railroad, like here and Switzerland,and how they are run these days: just "wellness"! Guests stay briefly in the hotel (3/4 days) and only watch the great scenery through windows. Not a step outside the door! Some empires also have their apartments in the hotel. With a huge heated pool, of course. At least they get some fresh air, which must be very refreshing, otherwise there would be no "Spital am Semmering" station ('hospital at Semmering'). Which indicates an air resort. - Heinz
Hello Heinz, this is a railway I had wanted to experience for a long time, I'd read a lot about it and its designer "Carl von Ghega", his aim was to blend the railway into the scenery, something he achieved, using the rocks extracted from the tunnels to build line-side structures, bridges and stations. Wikipedia gives a very good account of the railway - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semmering_railway This railway lived up to my expectations. Hotels and railways have been linked almost since the first line was laid, Britain's own Great Western Railway built grand hotels to cater for holiday makers in the new seaside resorts in Devon and Cornwall. The Canadian Pacific Railway was well known for its luxurious hotels. It must have been wonderful to escape from the heavily polluted cities into the fresh mountain air of Switzerland. Taking a holiday in a hotel is as much a special experience today as it was in the past, its nice to be pampered for a few days. Take care. Tim.
Our train used both tracks for parts of the journey. Is there a reason for using the right hand track? maybe something to do with repair work or connecting to the new tunnel?
Привет, они были первоначально предусмотрены для железнодорожников. Сегодня большинство из них не требуется, как технология берет на себя. Hi, they were originally provided for railway workers. Today most are not required as technology takes over.
pretty sure it was a weekend, on workdays there are *much* more trains on the line, including freight. Though some of those may have been re-reouted because of the construction work in Mürzzuschlag (where the new base tunnel will begin).
Some of the railway buildings looked abandoned, they are in such a beautiful part of the country, it makes sense for them to be made available for rent if the railway no longer needs them for its own staff, although access to some of them might prove challenging. Thanks for the translation.
All the deserted looking buildings on the side of the tracks, obviously must belong to the railroad. Are they now abandoned? What is going to happen to them? They are beautiful home-like rectangles and look very strongly built, although they are old. Would be a shame to destroy them.
I believe some of those that can be accessed without the need to cross railway land are used for housing, as for the rest I'd be interested to know what their future is, they's make great Airbnb holiday lets.
Assistir TimsvideochanneI1 em:01/05/2022, ás 19:05 minutos, Quarta-Feira. Estado de Pernambuco-Brasil. O palco do turismo hoje é a Austria. Vamos viajar juntos com o Tim.
Hello Tim, wery beatiful pleace for path of this railway, modern european train, but september' weather was badly, at the end are rainy too... This year is absolutely anomal for world climate, and fals down climate completly... On Europe, Japan and just in Southern Mediterranean was humid, cloudy and rainy above all previous climate standards. Take care and look after yourself. Best wishes. Chuck
@@Timsvideochannel1 Well, you're getting used to my jokes, Tim! That's REALLY time to worry! LOL Happy New Year!(Just saw typo errors....had to correct them! BLAST those keyboard gremlins!)
Austria is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. You all have well preserved forests, mountain streams. Both sides are natural. Peaceful, pure, shady, clean, pleasant to live. My country "Thailand" also has the beauty of a beautiful tropical country. There are a lot of forests, the sea, the mountains, the bright sunlight. But Thai people have bad habits. Not care for nature They like to destroy trees, streams, wildlife. They also lack discipline. Lawless Very disappointing ...
Austria is very beautiful and the people look after their country, Thailand is also beautiful with its amazing coast-line and white sandy beaches, it is a shame that a small minority of people do not respect nature, maybe things will improve in future.
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Austria... With one of the most beautiful trainscapes in the world!!! Thanks again for this spectacular ride :-)
As a poor person these types of videos are about as close as I'll ever get to seeing the world. Thank you.
Thank-you and "Hi", UA-cam is a wonderful medium for seeing those places we are unlikely to visit in person, I am very grateful to have seen the places I have and it is rewarding to share some of those experiences with the UA-cam community.
Seriously Tim, another awesome video! Traveling from my sofa ;-) Really rolling at a good clip as well.
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride, it sounds as though you have a well traveled sofa.
Eine schöne und entspannte Fahrt. Hat mir sehr gut gefallen, auch die Kameraeinstellung war perfekt. Danke für's Mitnehmen🙂🍀
Vielen Dank, es war schön, diese wundervolle Zugfahrt mit Ihnen teilen zu dürfen 😊.
...in April of 19874 I took the train from Vienna to Semmering to visit my cousin, Fr Walter Mickle CP, at the monastery of Maria Schutz...the last leg of travel was at night so I missed this...but DID record on film some of the views on my trip back to my barracks at Illesheim, Germany...thanks...
Hi, it is a memorable journey and the driver get the best view. Soon most trains will be routed through the new tunnel currently under construction, although local trains will still use the old route. A lot has changed since your time in Germany, but one thing stays the same ... Austria's beautiful scenery.
I love taking these "virtual" train rides through such breathtaking terrain. Definitely makes me want to ride these rails for real someday, once travelling abroad becomes feasible again.
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride, I'm really missing being able to travel at the moment, hopefully it won't be too long before things return to something near normal.
That is an amazing Video Tim. The first one I have seen, (and it won't be the last). I was in Austria several years ago and it is on my list of favourite countries. I am always impressed by the European Railway network because the trains are fast, smooth and comfortable. Sign me up, I want to see more.
Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride, I love visiting Austria, there are plenty of wonderful rail rides, some on the national network, others are private or enthusiast operations and a warm welcome is almost guaranteed. Welcome on board, I hope you find more videos of interest.
Austria is indeed a gorgeous country...traveled through it while stationed in Germany (Nov '71 - Jul '74) and again in 1994 with my late brother, Tim, visited Hallstadt...WOW!!!
What a LOVELY video with gorgeous scenery and thanks for sharing. I just wish it was filmed under sunny skies. I still enjoyed it, though.
Cheers, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Sunny skies are a mixed blessing, great for showing off beautiful scenery, a devil for reflecting in the camera lens and showing dirt on the window.
@@Timsvideochannel1 You make a good point about the pro's and con's of sunny skies in videos but I still LOVE to see the sunshine when possible, even with the glare and dirty window issues (if any). Keep up the FINE work in your videos, Tim, and I look forward to seeing more.
@@DougCeleste Cheers Doug, I am grounded at the moment, can't wait to start travelling again. The unexpected break has given me a chance to edit and upload my 2019 tour of New Zealand including a lot of material from earlier visits. Editing these videos is very time consuming, although it is also enjoyable to re-live some these amazing trips.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Thanks for your reply, Tim. I will really look forward to your NZ videos. I was in Australia in 2002 but never got to NZ. Is it my imagination or are the railroad tracks maintained much better in Europe than the USA? Those trains seem to be riding on VERY smooth and quiet tracks. Also, have there been any language issues when you are on the trains in Austria, Germany and other countries in Europe?
@@DougCeleste Hi Doug, this is one of my favourite New Zealand train rides, filmed in 2019 - ua-cam.com/video/90fCW05kB0E/v-deo.html
The Tracks on European main lines are generally kept in very good order. The film was taken with a GoPro 7 camera incorporating their "Hypersmooth" software, a massive improvement on earlier models that suffered from the jello effect. The result of using this and later GoPro's is that even rough rides, appear to be reasonably smooth. Language can be a problem, on this occasion I was travelling with group led by a multi lingual tour guide. Many Europeans speak English, they will never admit it, but it is the unofficial second language throughout Europe. China is the only place where I have been really beaten by language, I was trying to get some food and ended up getting a Yoga lesson from a bunch of older ladies who couldn't believe I wasn't capable of lifting my leg above my head, fortunately, laughter is a universal language.
A video of very good quality and an excellent trip through beautiful Austria. Thank you.
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
The regular track on the Südbahn [Southern Railway] route between Vienna and Spielfeld-Straß (international railway station A / SLO) was on the left.
In August 2012, the Südbahn route between Vienna and Payerbach-Reichenau 01:10 was converted to right-hand-traffic operation.
In December 2019, the double track "Semmering Railway" between Payerbach-Reichenau 01:10 and Mürzzuschlag 42:20 has been successfully converted to right-hand running.
Left-hand running remains south of Bruck an der Mur only. ÖBB intends to convert the line between Bruck an der Mur and Graz by the time the Koralmbahn opens in full (2024 approx.).
Hi, thank you for the extra information, it made interesting reading. I've heard that the original line might be used to run occasional heritage trains after the Koralmbahn opens to traffic.
@@Timsvideochannel1 The Semmering Base Tunnel is under construction and is expected to enter operational service during 2030. Undergoing construction of the last sector (4.3 km out of 27 km) has to handle the complex geology in the area. Due to karst water inrush, the comprehensive utilization of multi-technical methods is required.
Currently, the Vienna-Graz and the Vienna-Klagenfurt journeys on the Railjet services are 2h35m and 3h55m. The railway layout makes it difficult for services from and to Vienna. New lines and tunnels will enable journeys from Vienna to Graz and Klagenfurt of two and three hours respectively. In combination with the 27 km-long Semmering Base Tunnel the 127 km-long Koralm Railway will remove bottlenecks in the Austrian railway infrastructure.
@@heinerle456 Hi, thanks again for the extra information, I visited a viewing tower at Mürzzuschlag, constructed to give members of the public a good view of the works site.
Its good to see this investment in the infrastructure, although passengers will miss the wonderful views seen from the original route, I'm sure they'll appreciate the faster journey time. This video shows the view from the viewing tower - ua-cam.com/video/QDibPRQsHBs/v-deo.html
You are so blessed to get to travel like this!! Please keep sharing so we can travel also 😊❤️
Immer wieder schön, die Semmering Bahn!
Es ist eine wunderbare Zugfahrt 😊.
wonderful front-view of this legendary railroad-track.......enjoyed it very much.....
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
What an awesome ride through Austria Tim. The video's quality was fantastic. I actually felt that I was travelling through the mountains itself. Good job Tim. Wish you a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year 2020. Good luck to your upcoming videos for the new year.
Lovely! From start to finish it's a very relaxing, soothing journey through beautiful scenery. 💖
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it, Austria is a beautiful country 😊
Fun fact I used to live there as a kid and fuck around with the trains good memories
It must have been nice to grow up in such a beautiful part of the country and watch the trains making their way along this highly scenic railway line.
Lovely video; Thanks for sharing
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
Beautiful, thank you for another enjoyable ride.
Another fun trip. Thanks for sharing your trips with us. God bless. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Hi, I'm pleased you could join me for a virtual trip along one Europe's best known mountain railroads. Wishing you a fun packed New year. Tim.
Absolutely stunning and vivid and brilliant lush green paradise. Green is my favorite color, so it's perfect. I've seen quite a few of your trips. You do a top notch job. Greatly appreciated here❤
Hi, the views from “Semmering Railway” are beautiful. I'm please you've enjoyed some of my other videos, your kind comment is appreciated.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Yeah, my favorites are the Cog Wheel Trains, particularly the Pikes Peak, even though the lady talked a tad too much😜 and the Switzerland trips are completely overwhelming with their never-ending beauty. I have it on my list to ride some of these trains when me and my wife visit Europe. And a lot of our trip is because of wonderful individuals like yourself who have taken their time to show individuals like myself what's out there. Funny thing, I spent about 6 years in Germany whilst serving in The United States Army, and I missed So much. Thank you, kind Sir
@@joydivisionisnotdead67 For a good choice of unique cog railways, nowhere beats Switzerland and Interlaken is probably the best place to stay for visiting them. When it comes to heritage railways there are a number of them around Europe, but the UK has the highest number in a relatively small area, I'd recommend North Wales for Narrow Gauge and the Midlands for Standard gauge, although there are plenty of them in both the North and the South, The Railway Museum at York is worth visiting. My next tour will likely be to Germany to visit their wonderful narrow gauge railways, although everything is dependent on the Covid situation improving. It must be really hard to plan a trip to Europe, with all the different languages and currencies or will you leave it to one of the many railway holiday companies to do the leg work? so that you can sit back and enjoy the experience. Take care. Tim.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Thanks for all the helpful info. My advantage over other visitors to Europe is that I lived there for so long that I'm not intimidated by the different languages and cultures. I know quite a few countries like the back of my hand, so I'll be fine with that part. Now, the Swiss cogs are a different story. I will seek a tour company for the planning of that. I won't be in a rush; I plan on being in Europe for at least 6 months. That way, me and my wife can enjoy everything even more. She has never been anywhere except Mexico(her country) and the US, so I will be her tour guide. I sure do appreciate all your help, Tim. You possess a quality that I enjoy finding in people, and that is a pleasant disposition. Keep those gorgeous trips coming, my friend😁
@@joydivisionisnotdead67 Having spent a lot of time in Europe, the knowledge you have gained will certainly make planning your visit easier and 6 months is plenty of time, you won't have to rush around too much. I'm sure your wife will enjoy all the history and culture, especially the old buildings and architecture such as the castles dotted all over Europe. Most reputable tour companies offer excellent ground only rail tours around Switzerland at a reasonable price. I'm looking forward to travel opportunities opening up soon as Covid restrictions are eased, it's been a long time since I last participated in a rail-tour. Good luck with your grand tour, I'm sure it will be awesome. Take care and stay safe. Tim.
My wife and I traveled on this line between Vienna and Graz in November 2018..... it was snowing... which made it even more magical.
The Semmering Railway is beautiful, it must be spectacular after a fresh fall of snow.
@@Timsvideochannel1 It truly was spectacular. I wish I could post a picture or two here.
@@iainmacpherson4613 Hi, I started a Facebook Page a while back to share photos and shorter videos, for more information please click on this link - facebook.com/groups/2505405939486692/
吊り掛け駆動方式ですか?昔の東武野田線の5000系電車みたいな音ですね。でもこっちの方がすごくスムーズで心地良いです。
私はより多くの情報を見つけるためにインターネットを調べました。列車はノーズサスペンショントラクションモーターで駆動されているのではないかと思います。この記事は役立つかもしれません - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%96BB_Class_4020
Nice video. Anyone know what the 3 red flashing arrows are for in the cab? Can see them in the reflections going through tunnels. Ta
Bravo Tim you,ve done it again.
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
Wonderful ,Oh to live in one of those Grey Stone houses right next to the railway. Another GEM Tim, keep up the good work.
Cheers, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I wish some of the houses were holiday lets, I'd love to rent one for a week or two.
marvelous, I felt like I was actually in the driving compartment
Me too. - Heinz
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride.
Pleased I found this channel. I have travelled the Semmering line several times. It reminds of the time I was on a train that actually broke down in a tunnel not far from the station at Semmering . Happily nothing toward occurred and a locomotive arrived to to pull us out after only 15 or 20 minutes.
Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed this view of the Semmering line, the new base tunnel is nearing completion now, it won't be long before most trains are diverted away from the original route, although local trains will still serve the line and there is even talk of regular museum trains operating over the line. You were unlucky to be on a train that broke down, but fortunate that there was a locomotive to rescue you.
Schönes Video von einer landschaftlich sehr schönen Strecke. Sie wurde offensichtlich erneuert, aber ohne aufdringlich neu und hypermodern zu wirken, toll gemacht.
Hallo, ich freue mich, dass Sie die Fahrt genossen haben, die Bahn ist immer noch sehr belebt, daher ist sie gut gepflegt, aber sie wird sich bald ändern, wenn der Semmering-Basistunnel eröffnet wird. Für weitere Informationen klicken Sie bitte auf diesen Link - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semmering_Base_Tunnel
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride, the railway is still very busy, hence why it is well maintained, but it will change soon when the Semmering Base Tunnel opens. For more information, please click on this link - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semmering_Base_Tunnel
Beautiful scenery.
I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride 😊.
Beautiful country. OBB is kept to a very high standard especially the permanent way and trains.
The Semmering base tunnel is scheduled to go into operation in 2026. Until now I have no knowledge what they do with the montain railway. Maybe similar to Gotthardt tunnel where the montain line is still open to tourists? - Heinz
Hello Michael, Austria is a clean, tidy, well looked after country. The trains are regular and reliable even in winter due in no small part to the excellent condition of the infrastructure. Heinz mentions the base tunnel, now under construction, I will show work on the tunnel in a later video, the current railway will remain in use as it serves a number of towns, although it will be nowhere near as busy as it is today.
@@Timsvideochannel1 wenn sie den Betrieb auf der Semmeringbahn nach Eröffnung des Basistunnels einstellen würden, wäre der Unesco-Titel weg.
@@peterbey1929 Lokale, gefährliche Güter- und Regionalzüge werden weiterhin auf der alten Strecke verkehren, sie wird weiterhin ein UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe sein
Local, hazardous freight and regional trains will continue to operate over the old route, it will continue to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Great speed video. I wanted to ( and did) play Roy Acuff singing "Fireball Mail. :) I couldn't resist it.
I'd never heard "Fireball Mail", but I have now - ua-cam.com/video/MPn_6dz_G_o/v-deo.html&feature=emb_logo
There are a lot of variations and "Yes" it suits this video.
Hello Tim! You have chosen a classic among the railway lines. In Payerbach the route to Hirschwang in the Höllental would be on the right. The most famous building on this route is the cold channel viaduct (kalte Rinne). We even had that on the 20 Schilling note behind it. That was built by Carl Ritter von Ghega. It has also been included in the UNESCO World Heritage. A really impressive building. Greetings from Hans from the Mühlviertel.👍☺
grand journey Tim. cheers
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Thank you Keith, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride. Happy New Year to both yourself and June.
I used to live there in the 90s beautiful country side I wish I could go back but now stuck in the desert in Las Vegas with barely any trains.
Austria is a beautiful country with plenty of trains, Las Vegas has its attractions, a lot of people go there, it must be hard to swap such pretty countryside for a desert landscape.
When watching Tim's Austrian videos I keep expecting Julie Andrews to come running over the brow of a hill and burst into song.
They don't make wonderful films like that anymore.
@@Timsvideochannel1 They don't make wonderful entertainers like Julie Andrews anymore, either.
Vroeger had je de serie,Bahnstrecken Deutsclands van de SWR op televiesie,deze serie nam ik snachts op op de stereo video recorder van Philips,jaren geleden.deze rit is wereld beroemd.super en weer bedankt Tim. greetz:Peer.
Er zijn in het verleden een aantal goede televisieseries geweest die het fortuin van de spoorwegen in de wereld bedekken. We hebben geluk hier in het Verenigd Koninkrijk, met een aantal zeer goede Railway Travel Programma's worden nu gescreend, zoals die gehost door Micheal Portillo en Chris Tarrant. De Semmering Railway heeft een speciale plaats Oostenrijkse geschiedenis, het was leuk om de lijn te bezoeken voordat de nieuwe basistunnel route opent. Gelukkig Nieuwjaar. Tim.
There have been some good television series in the past covering the fortunes of the world's railways. We are lucky here in the UK, with a number of very good railway travel programs being screened now, such as those hosted by Micheal Portillo and Chris Tarrant. The Semmering Railway has a special place Austrian history, it was nice to visit the line before the new base tunnel route opens. Happy New Year. Tim.
Ich liebe die ÖBB, SBB und unsere DB. Wirklich sehr schöne Landschaft und toller Film 👍💪😃
Hallo, ich freue mich, dass dir das Video gefallen hat 😊
@@Timsvideochannel1 Auf jeden Fall, und Abonniert sind Sie auch😃👍💪🍀
@@dereuregioman Vielen Dank für das Abonnieren, ich hoffe, Sie finden weitere Videos zu sehen.
I took the same journey three years ago, and filmed it too, thanks to a compliant driver and an Austrian friend. Unfortunately, the footage from the £20 "Action camera" was not as good as I had hoped, so I decided against uploading it.
We travelled in a more modern train, in mid October, and the trees were starting to colour up nicely.
You can study the railway from various points along its route, and believe me when I say that most of the engineering that went into building it is really not visible from the train itself. Very impressive feat, and well deserving of its World Heritage Site status.
Hi, GoPro cameras are a bit expensive, but they are getting cheaper to compete with the growing competition, they will never be as good as a full size camera, but drivers don't allow anything in the cab that can't be set up and removed in less than a minute. The railjet trains are good, sadly the windows don't open and it is hard to take good photos through the glass. I am working on another video showing the route, taken from an old ex Vienna suburban unit with opening windows, making it much easier to see some of the viaducts. You are right about not being able to fully appreciate the infrastructure from the train. The viaducts look far more impressive from the side. I'll upload the alternative view of the line in the next couple of days.
Fantastic video!!!
Thank you 😊👌👍
fine thank you / danke schön für´s mitnehmen
Vielen Dank, ich freue mich, dass Sie die Fahrt genossen haben 😉
Loved the ride!
Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.
there is a mudhole at 34:59. i'm surprised at the lack of weather protection on the station platforms.
Hi, the mud hole surprises me, Austrian railways are generally maintained to a very high standard, I'm sure it would have been dealt with very quickly. These halts are not very busy, there is usually a little shelter, either on the platform or at the station entrance.
@@Timsvideochannel1 ,the mudhole surprised me too. it must be the first i've ever seen on a european video. there might be a spring directly below the track. over here in australia, we've got heaps, especially in victoria. it is caused by lack of maintenance. in fact, the most important railway line in the country (melb to syd) has the most mudholes in the country. every so often a train uncouples because of them.
@@vsvnrg3263 Hi, mudholes do appear on European railways, but they are dealt with almost as soon as the drivers and track inspectors report them. European trains generally travel at reasonable speed and an unchecked mud-hole would be disastrous. I haven't seen many Driver's Eye Views of Australian railways, although the Queensland railway tracks looked to be maintained to a very high standard, it was only at the extremities where low traffic and speeds are reflected in the budget available for track maintenance.
@@Timsvideochannel1 ,the mudholes on australia's most important track only get minimum repairs and only as a result of australia's premium current affairs show called four corners doing a report on the problem with train drivers faces and voices obscured. if the railway line was built of asphalt it would get as much maintenance as required. but then it would be called a freeway and not a railway line.
@@vsvnrg3263 It is a shame rail gets priority over roads in Oz, here in the UK were are now paying a high price for the railways that closed. The replacement busses stuck in traffic jams on crowded roads isn't working and the cost of re-instating the lines is astronomic. Short term savings have led to a long term nightmare, I hope Oz learns from the UK's mistakes.
@Timsvideochannel1 The Semmering Base Tunnel is under construction and is expected to enter operational service during 2030. Undergoing construction of the last sector (4.3 km out of 27 km) has to handle the complex geology in the area. Due to karst water inrush, the comprehensive utilization of multi-technical methods is required.
Currently, the Vienna-Graz and the Vienna-Klagenfurt journeys on the Railjet services are 2h35m and 3h55m. The railway layout makes it difficult for services from and to Vienna. New lines and tunnels will enable journeys from Vienna to Graz and Klagenfurt of two and three hours respectively. In combination with the 27 km-long Semmering Base Tunnel the 127 km-long Koralm Railway will remove bottlenecks in the Austrian railway infrastructure.
Hi, I visited the museum at Mürzzuschlag were there is a viewing tower from which work on the tunnel can be observed - the views can be seen towards the end of this video - ua-cam.com/video/QDibPRQsHBs/v-deo.html One of the guides at the museum said that when the tunnel is open they were hoping to run museum trains over the old route. Thank you for the extra information. Cheers. Tim.
Just to make the trip more interesting please ADD the names and lengths of Tunnels & Viaducts - thank you for the ride!
I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride, I'll try to include more information in future videos, although it can be a bit time consuming to do the research.
@@Timsvideochannel1 I do research for film projects so I know how long it can take, but it can be most rewarding. Thanks for replying.
the german Wikipadia page on the semmering railway has a schematic of the line, with all tunnels and bridges including their location - it's easy to match that to the kilometer signs along the track. de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semmeringbahn#Streckenf%C3%BChrung_und_technische_Eckdaten
Beautiful Austria I love the country and its people I've not been in the country since 1956 after the Hungarian Revolution some day I visit the country I hope!
Gosh, 1956 was a long time ago, also the year I was born. Austria is still a lovely country, if you do visit, I'm sure you will find it a rewarding experience. Best wishes. Tim.
How Many Kilometres Or Miles This Track Route
It's Just Awesome
Hi, I'm pleased you enjoyed the ride. The Semmering railway is 41 km (25.5 mi) for more information, please click on this link - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semmering_railway
Another beautiful adventure thanks tim,how many coaches do the station platforms accommodate as they look very long,there's some serious work going on at the last station.cheer's bob.
Good Trip Thanks
A wonderful video and railway. I've never been over the Semmering but it is definitely on my bucket list. I do hope the old line stays open although it will not be the same; I went over the Gotthard a few months after the base tunnel opened and I don't think I saw a train other than the one I was on, not at all like the old days. Still better than the tunnel though; that is just boring.
I was quite surprised when our train switched to the left hand track for most of its journey. I thought that Austria was like Germany (but unlike France or Switzerland) in that the norm was for trains to run on the right. Obviously rail isn't quite like road, and bi-directional and/or wrong-side running happens more or less everywhere, but it definitely seemed as if that was the expected side over the Semmering. Does anybody know why?.
Hi, if you get the chance, I'm sure you'll enjoy a trip over the Semmering line. I believe trains in Austria normally run on the right, this map might help - external-preview.redd.it/6h_Q0bZjVo5c_zYWfgekBNIf0lQQqz5-xOTRmLqupq8.png?auto=webp&s=9c4c2bde65be1dd7cc74a45ed59330256b411f1b
As far as I'm aware the old route is to be retained for local trains and hazardous freight, I did hear suggestions that the line could be used by heritage trains, I hope that is so. Trains run wrong line to enable engineering work and at some stations there is a preferred platform for trains to call at, occasionally a passenger train can overtake a slower freight train. I got a real surprise at Dawlish (England) when I was filming a stopping train accelerating away from a station stop when an express travelling in the same direction overtook it, bi-directional signalling can lead to some interesting train movements.
Very nice video! 🚂👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Mooie verlichting op het perron van Spital am Semmering.
De lampen hebben een traditionele uitstraling.
Why Semmeringbahn have left side driving? I think other Austrian railways have right side driving
Were, or are the houses, situated so close to the right-of-way railroad property sold to individuals or housing for railroad employees? I am curious because in the U.S. most railroads own the land fifty feet on each side of the R-o-W.
Hi, you are right about the houses, you will notice they are built from the same rock as the viaducts and tunnel entrances, I believe most of the building materials were excavated from the tunnels. As time has passed, the reasons most of these houses were built have passed into history as modern technology has taken over. Many of the houses are occupied by non railway workers, some have fallen into disrepair. There are no boundary fences along much of the route except in towns or to keep farm animals off the track, I don't know how much land the railway owns either side of the tracks, maybe someone who does know will read this and leave a reply.
@@Timsvideochannel1 typically the railways only own a few meters to the side of the track. Sometimes you can see boundary stones or red-white-red boundary poles near the tracks.
The houses were built for linesmen/signalmen (and their families).
@@stephanweinberger Thanks for the information, mainland Europe differs from the UK, in that all railways are fenced in here, making the boundary clear.
please note the gross arror at the atart,the captions. The map of Europe shows the UK with England written across Wales.There are four countries in the UK,England,Scotland,Northern Ireland and WALES!!!!!
Exelente👏👏👍💯👋de Argentina
Hello, I'm pleased you enjoyed it, I hope you are keeping safe and well in Argentina :-)
Many thanks for this, Tim.
Do the signals that look like our banner-repeaters carry out the same function?
Hi, I'm not familiar enough with Austrian signals to give an accurate answer, although I drew the same conclusion as yourself. I looked this up, it might help - mysite.du.edu/~jcalvert/railway/germaust.htm#Aust It does show repeater signals and explains their function.
For the signals I may point you to www.styria-mobile.at/home/Austro-SwissRailwaySignalling/index.html - it's not 100% up to date, but all signals seen in the video are explained there.
What a wind-up, thought was watching a virtual train trip everything was just so damned perfect and not a human in sight until a long way in! Then made mad because everything was so perfect yet the UK is a tip compared and why when it is in the top 6 of wealthiest countries! Who is ripping us off when Austrians seem so content! Otherwise , truly excellent video, thank you.
It is noticeable how tidy the line-side is in many European country's, no bits of old track left everywhere or spent ballast dumped in the undergrowth along the track side. Many railways are not fenced in, people can be trusted not to walk in front of trains, with no fenced in line-side there is less overgrown wasteland attracting the attention of fly tippers. Britain can learn a lot from European railways, they are better at keeping costs down and railways running. Another thing that has disappeared from Britain's railways is allotments beside the tracks. I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.
@@Timsvideochannel1 "Another thing that has disappeared from Britain's railways is allotments beside the tracks." What do you mean by "allotments"?
@@mikelastname1220 Hi, allotments are used to grow vegetables, railways workers were allowed to cultivate the track-side land where it was safe to do so.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Wow! Thanks for telling me!!!
Hello Tim, my first time I watched the "Semmering" via cabin ride trip. Thanks a lot. :) All in all the line looks harmless but isn't. Its brilliant architect, Carl von Ghega, studied railway engineering in England and USA, too. With the knowledge acquired he got task to plan railway about Semmering as part of magistrale Graz-Triest. (Carl von Ghega was said to "see" the railroad lines in the area.)
Recently I watched tv report about Grand Hotels that were built on the railroad, like here and Switzerland,and how they are run these days: just "wellness"! Guests stay briefly in the hotel (3/4 days) and only watch the great scenery through windows. Not a step outside the door! Some empires also have their apartments in the hotel. With a huge heated pool, of course. At least they get some fresh air, which must be very refreshing, otherwise there would be no "Spital am Semmering" station ('hospital at Semmering'). Which indicates an air resort. - Heinz
Hello Heinz, this is a railway I had wanted to experience for a long time, I'd read a lot about it and its designer "Carl von Ghega", his aim was to blend the railway into the scenery, something he achieved, using the rocks extracted from the tunnels to build line-side structures, bridges and stations. Wikipedia gives a very good account of the railway - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semmering_railway This railway lived up to my expectations.
Hotels and railways have been linked almost since the first line was laid, Britain's own Great Western Railway built grand hotels to cater for holiday makers in the new seaside resorts in Devon and Cornwall. The Canadian Pacific Railway was well known for its luxurious hotels. It must have been wonderful to escape from the heavily polluted cities into the fresh mountain air of Switzerland. Taking a holiday in a hotel is as much a special experience today as it was in the past, its nice to be pampered for a few days. Take care. Tim.
Since December 15, trains on Semmering Railway run on the right track.
Our train used both tracks for parts of the journey. Is there a reason for using the right hand track? maybe something to do with repair work or connecting to the new tunnel?
А кто нибудь знает, что это за одинаковые каменные двухэтажные здания, которые стоят прямо возле полотна на всем протяжении маршрута?
Привет, они были первоначально предусмотрены для железнодорожников. Сегодня большинство из них не требуется, как технология берет на себя.
Hi, they were originally provided for railway workers. Today most are not required as technology takes over.
@@Timsvideochannel1 спасибо. У Вас замечательный канал. Oksana from Kyrgyzstan
@@оксанагерасимова-ф1ъ Спасибо 😊
not a passenger in sight. Was it a Sunday?
pretty sure it was a weekend, on workdays there are *much* more trains on the line, including freight. Though some of those may have been re-reouted because of the construction work in Mürzzuschlag (where the new base tunnel will begin).
18:33 i didn't know trains could turn off their super bright lights like cars xD
I hadn't noticed that, trains can actually dip their headlights, I learn something new everyday.
Some of the Railway homes are for rent. Especialy in Wolfsbergkogel, which translated in English meas Wolfmountainbullit
Some of the railway buildings looked abandoned, they are in such a beautiful part of the country, it makes sense for them to be made available for rent if the railway no longer needs them for its own staff, although access to some of them might prove challenging. Thanks for the translation.
@@Timsvideochannel1 basically all of them that are decently accessible are inhabited.
@@stephanweinberger They would would make a wonderful place for someone like myself to rent for a holiday.
Hello nice video
🙏🙏✌✌ magnificent
All the deserted looking buildings on the side of the tracks, obviously must belong to the railroad. Are they now abandoned? What is going to happen to them? They are beautiful home-like rectangles and look very strongly built, although they are old. Would be a shame to destroy them.
I believe some of those that can be accessed without the need to cross railway land are used for housing, as for the rest I'd be interested to know what their future is, they's make great Airbnb holiday lets.
Assistir TimsvideochanneI1 em:01/05/2022, ás 19:05 minutos, Quarta-Feira. Estado de Pernambuco-Brasil. O palco do turismo hoje é a Austria. Vamos viajar juntos com o Tim.
Bem-vindos à bela Áustria.
Hello Tim, wery beatiful pleace for path of this railway, modern european train, but september' weather was badly, at the end are rainy too... This year is absolutely anomal for world climate, and fals down climate completly... On Europe, Japan and just in Southern Mediterranean was humid, cloudy and rainy above all previous climate standards. Take care and look after yourself. Best wishes. Chuck
Hello Chuck, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. Let us hope for good weather in the New Year. Stay warm. Tim 😉
Hello Tim, Happy New Year. Stay warm into your Hose. Chuck
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Those type of trains (ÖBB 4020) don't operate on that route anymore, sadly.
I was lucky to travel on this train. It had opening windows, ideal for taking video and photos. It not so easy in modern air conditioned units.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Yeah they only use 4024/4124 now
Which means Wolvemountainbullit
Shimmering all the way to Semmering
"Yes" the views from the train window are truly beautiful.
And as the fellow who owed money said: "Payerbach with interest!" LOL Yeah, one of my cornier jokes!. Very nice trip!
That was a real groan provoking joke, but I'm glad you enjoyed the ride.
@@Timsvideochannel1 Well, you're getting used to my jokes, Tim! That's REALLY time to worry! LOL Happy New Year!(Just saw typo errors....had to correct them! BLAST those keyboard gremlins!)
@@neilforbes416 reminds me of the blue mountains west of sydney
@@youtubeviewer7030 "Blue Mountains"? Awwwww! Sounds like they need cheering up! LOL
@@neilforbes416 but on a serious side its does
Austria is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. You all have well preserved forests, mountain streams. Both sides are natural. Peaceful, pure, shady, clean, pleasant to live. My country "Thailand" also has the beauty of a beautiful tropical country. There are a lot of forests, the sea, the mountains, the bright sunlight. But Thai people have bad habits. Not care for nature They like to destroy trees, streams, wildlife. They also lack discipline. Lawless Very disappointing ...
Austria is very beautiful and the people look after their country, Thailand is also beautiful with its amazing coast-line and white sandy beaches, it is a shame that a small minority of people do not respect nature, maybe things will improve in future.
...can you imagine this route becoming 'boring' after many years of operating this train???
The ever changing seasons and weather ensures this route never becomes boring.
Lo Nafalty Ja
Erstaunlich leise und ruhig
Ich hoffe, Sie haben es genossen, diese wunderbare historische Eisenbahn zu fahren.
boring as hell...no views no scenery just trees....
Oh dear, that's a shame 😢