RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted November 3, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2015 During a holiday in Germany we visited Koln (yes, I did climb the cathedral steps) - whilst my partner and the kids were looking in some shops I spent an hour or two on the bridge next to Koln station and here's what I photographed, starting with the journey from Dormagen to Koln and finishing with the return. I'll post around 30-40 each time, there are several hundred - apologies for any repeats, I'll try and remove them but there's a lot to sort through and it's easier for a lazy old git to post them here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Pilotman Posted November 4, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2015 I've stood at that exact spot myself a few times whilst en route across the bridge and into town for some hearty grub and top notch beer. You get an excellent view of the train movements. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Yes, ditto. Counting the padlocks watching trains after spending time with the aviation police across the bridge. Great place, great city, great fun. Xmas markets are good as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted November 6, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2015 Next batch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted November 8, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 It's extremely busy there isn't it. Any shots from the top of the cathedral, please? Many years ago, I seem to remember being on a precarious ledge with a view directly across the big bridge. Being an impoverished student, I only took a couple of not-very-good shots. Would be nice to know if it's still possible. Edit: here's the shots I took, in another thread: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/3444-just-some-german-everyday-stuff/?p=28769 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted November 8, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2015 A couple will be appear - still a couple of hundred to go until I get to that stage, I was only there for 3 hours or so too ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Great stuff Beast. It's been far too long since I was in Koln. Must find some way to make another visit. steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 8, 2015 Great stuff Beast. It's been far too long since I was in Koln. Must find some way to make another visit. steve One of my more recent memories is of the restaurant at the Hohenzollernbrucke end of the station which has floor to ceiling windows and gives you an excellent view as you eat your meal - great place but probably expensive (someone else paid the day I was there!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Great to such such variety of ICE's there, Dave. ICE 1, 3 and T I believe. Not keen on those "Trans Regio" things though, they remind me of our southern region "Darth Vaders"! Cheers, John E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted November 15, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 15, 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 15, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 15, 2015 For those interested in German signalling this is an excellent source http://www.sh1.org/eisenbahn/s.htm http://www.sh1.org/eisenbahn/snsh.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted November 18, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2015 And another batch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted December 30, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2015 After a bit of a pause - again, apologies for any repeats but it's easier for me if I just go for broke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted December 30, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 That looks a cracking spot Dave, duly noted for a visit thereabouts next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted December 30, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted December 31, 2015 Share Posted December 31, 2015 Another good place to see various locomotives in Koln ,is the freight only line ,close by, follow the Rhine past the River Cruisers and also you can get onto the bridge by the stairs onto pedestrian passage right next to the line, when there last 4 years ago I saw about 40 varied freight trains in about 90 minutes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brittannia Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I do not remember it being that far, there is certainly other bridges further on, this is at three span bridge { if that is the correct terminology] is a pleasant stroll along the promenade type of walk way, popular with roller skaters when I was there last,scenic walk with lots of river boats plus barges pulling containers , others with coal loads, running parallel with the main road away from the station [separated by some large offices] , the line comes out of a cutting with ornate brickwork if my memory is correct and then after the bridge disappears into a similar scene , I did not see any passenger trains on any of my visits to Koln over the years I have been there, however Koln station is not that far from the bridge , just out of the station is a pleasant green with many bars , was very popular with the locals when last there in the summer of 2012, in fact seemed like a beach scene without the sand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 10, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2016 Next batch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 10, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 10, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 10, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 31A Posted January 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 10, 2016 Certainly a lot of variety to be seen there! I wonder whether they've taken those padlocks off the bridge? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I should think all those padlocks are there until the fence is re-newed! That's the "Love Bridge" where folks attack a padlock to the fence to show their love for someone or something. I say something as there were very obviously plenty of ones for pets as well as goodness knows what else, last time I was there! I'm wondering what the concrete pump was doing in the background, something on the 'Dom' perhaps? Cheers, John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.