Trains need quite some time to overcome the height difference from the higher mountains towards the port of Koper. This can give you just enough time to commute between well chosen spots, so that you can make photos of trains in 2 directions at two totally different locations. In this case: Podpec and Bezovica. Much more on my Koper page. Continue reading Commuting
This is quite a mystery train. The anonymous loco is operated by PKP Cargo, and running in the direction of Hungary. Destination is still a mystery. It passes here through the remote town of Podpec. More pictures of this beautiful rail line >here<. Continue reading Destination unknown
There are so many spots around Črnotiče, you can probably spend a full day there. On top of the cliff around noon, early afternoon, you have a great view on the rail line carving it’s way around that same cliff, and through it. The wait is very pleasant, with views on the Adriatic sea, the mountains, and Trieste. So on this picture you see a … Continue reading Cliffs and Trieste
The Koper railway refers to the single track rail line connecting the port of Koper with Divača and leading further into Slovenia. It’s a very scenic line, curving its way down to sea level coming from 500+ meters. Within the railfan community it’s most well-known for the spectacular photo locations between Koper and Črnotiče. By the end of next year, one of two new tunnels … Continue reading New page: the scenic Koper railway
Our yearly family holiday was in the north of Istria, where we could enjoy sun and sea, and visit towns like Poreč and Rovinj. We were also located rather close to Koper, and this led me to spend 1 full day on the Koper ramp between Koper and Črnotiče. I kicked off the day right after sunrise in Dekani. Here I met fellow holidaymaker Björn, … Continue reading Holiday between Koper and Črnotiče
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