Container train from Koper to Austria.

New page: the scenic Koper railway

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

A busy summer day

Wednesday august 10th I went chasing trains along the Antwerp – Aachen freight corridor. Those days off, with nothing to worry about but the photos, are rare, so I wanted to stand along the tracks at sunrise. Which meant waking up really early, but which also meant fluid traffic. Still dozy from the long ride I had to prepare for action quickly as a first … Continue reading A busy summer day