Parkeisenbahn Gera, Miniature railway in Gera, Germany
The Parkeisenbahn Gera features an 800-meter track with three bridges, running through varied landscapes of the Martinsgrund area in the local zoo.
The railway began operations on September 6, 1975, initially as a Pioneer Railway during the German Democratic Republic period until its renaming in 1990.
Students from age 10 learn railway operations under experienced staff supervision, participating in tasks like ticket sales and switch operations.
The railway operates from March to November on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays with tickets priced at 1.50 euros for adults.
The track includes one of the steepest gradients among German park railways at 29 percent, requiring specific engineering solutions for safe operation.
Location: Gera
GPS coordinates: 50.86610,12.06500
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:47
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