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The Agora => Greek News => Greek History & Culture => Topic started by: Maik on Thursday, 14 May, 2015 @ 13:50:43
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A slice of living history, the original DK 8001 steam locomotive that first ran on the tracks of the Diakofto-Kalavrita rack railway has been put back to work, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience some ravishing scenery, as well as an authentic taste of bygone eras.
http://www.newsbomb.gr/en/story/586354/full-steam-ahead-restored-moutzouris-locomotive-returns-to-kalavrita-railway
Rog organised a trip there a few years back, well worth a visit if you get the chance
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A bit of information about this locomotive below. There are another 4 steam locos at Diakopto, which is the lower terminus, one on display and 3 stored.
I recently visited a number of steam locos on display at Kalamata. There are more than 100 scattered around Greece and for anyone interested in tracking them down, here is a link to more information.
http://www.steamlocomotive.info/country.cfm?which=greece
OSE(SPAP) No. DK8001 Kalavryta, Greece
Wheels: 0-6-2cog
Builder: J. F. Cail, (Denain, France)
Build Date: 1891
Construction No.: 2343
Empty Weight: Unknown
Weight on Drivers: Unknown
Driver Diameter: Unknown
Tractive Effort: Unknown
Boiler Pressure: Unknown
Cylinders: Unknown
Fuel: Coal
Gauge: 750mm
Location: Kalavryta Depot Status: Stored