Technical data of the railway

The history of the "Höllentalbahn" can be found at the "History" page. Here you can find some technical data:

length: 5 km
gauge: 760 mm (so called "bosnian gauge")
max. gradient: 2.5 %
min. curve radius: 60 m
max. service speed: 20 km/h
catenary voltage: 500 V DC
energy supply: rotating and static AC-DC transformers

• E-loco E 1 built 1903, 2 axles, 2 x 18 kW
• EMU vehicle TW 1 built 1926, 4 axles, 4 x 28 kW
• 2 diesel locos and some motor railcars
• original EMU trailers 11 and 12
• self-adapted trailer 21 (from normal gauge trailer)
• many freight wagons used for internal transports

You can find photos and detailled infos of the rolling stock in our german rolling stock section and detailled infos of the line in our german railway line section and our german railway buildings section.

Today, the railway is maintained and operated by a small group of volunteers in their freetime and service is thus limited to sundays and holydays during summer. In addition to the train rides, guided tours show vehicles and technical devices as well as the work of the volunteers from the backstage view.

Attracting thousands of visitors every year, the Hoellentalbahn is a lovingly preserved technical monument embedded in a charming landscape.

Enjoy yourself!