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Dracula Express - Special Transylvanian Steam Train
16 may 2008 AD

The steam locomotive is a beautiful “Pacific” made in Germany by Henschel&Sohn in 1922.

The steam locomotive is a beautiful “Pacific” made in Germany by Henschel&Sohn in 1922. Its three wagons are: the German 1924 Hecht salon, the Italian 1928 Breda 1st class and the Romanian 1935 Astra 1st class wagon.



Two of these wagons (Breda and Astra) have been initially attached to different 1st class trains whereas the salon wagon has been used only for Charles the 2nd Royal train and is now beautifully restored in its original colors. The interiors of the wagons are as luxurious as possible especially the salon.



In spite of its age, the train practically  flew on the wet lines like a puffy steamy morning dream.

More details and photos: www.cffviseu.ro
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Biertan / Birthaelm
The folks of Biertan, sensible people but with a tendency to be on the stingy side, claimed that the people of Medias, who were up to no good, had tricked them. The story goes that, long ago, representatives of the two burgs were sent to the King so he would decide which one of the two would be the capital for the seat of the county.

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