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Holthaus & Fortmann Torfwerke - Lohne-Kroge

One of a number of peat works harvesting huge reserves in the general area in mid-west Germany. This is a busy operation.
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Chain couplers.
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Chain couplers.

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  • Chain couplers.
  • A tight 90-degree curve on a grade up from the peat towards the factory. The white stuff next to the rails is sand used for traction.
  • The receiving yard at the works.
  • A Diema locomotive used for switching parked next to the large peat stockpile.
  • One of the "hill locomotives" ued to drag loaded trains upgrade towards the works. Note sand pipes for manual sanding at the front.
  • Grade crossing on the main line running towards the bog in the distance.
  • Rail joint. The sectional track with steel sleepers is laid directly onto the peat and apparently things didn't quite fit as intended.
  • One of the backhoes with extra-wide tracks.
  • Main line, loading siding, backhoes, and a large area yet to be harvested. The track is laid on untouched peat which shows the original level of the terrain before harvesting began.
  • A widescreen version of the previous shot. This is a very large operation, the full extent of which ican only be appreciated on Google Maps/Earth (check out the "Map This" link at the top of the page).
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