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Rheinbraun Lignite Ops

Rheinbraun runs a private railway operation to transport lignite from the open-pit mines to the power plants. The system uses a larger than standard loading gauge and electric traction. You can take a look at some non-railroad related pictures of their operations in the Industry/Coal Mines galleries.
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An overburden train powered by unit 551 departs the loader at Gustorf.
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An overburden train powered by unit 551 departs the loader at Gustorf.

1819

  • Unit 564 pushes an empty coal train towards the Gustorf loader. Note small pantographs mounted at an angle. These are used inside the loader.
  • An overburden train powered by unit 551 departs the loader at Gustorf.
  • Panoramic view of an overburden train loading at Gustorf. Both coal and sand (used for construction purposes) are loaded here.
  • Engine 510 approaches the power plant at Neurath with a loaded train.
  • Train dumping coal into the bunker at the Neurath power plant.
  • Inbound loads meet outbound empties just east of the Neurath power plant.
  • Inbound loaded coal train at Neurath.
  • This rear view of a loaded coal train at Frimmersdorf shows the coupler pocket and the very wide loading gauge of the equipment. The track is standard gauge.
  • This train is composed of loaded overburden cars. They can dump to one side only.
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