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The Soviet spy steam railway that's still running
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Deep in the dense green forests of Germany's Mittelgebirge central mountains lies the remarkable Harz Narrow Gauge Railways. Find out how it has survived war, Cold War tensions and repeated threats of closure.
(CNN) — Deep in the dense green forests of Germany's Mittelgebirge central mountains lies a remarkable railway that has survived war, political upheaval, Cold War tension and repression, economic hardship and repeated threats of closure. Little known outside Germany, the Harzer Schmalspurbahnen -- Harz Narrow Gauge Railways, usually abbreviated to HSB -- is one of the few places in the world still operating regular timetabled steam trains throughout the year. And it's not just for tourists. It's an integrated part of the region's transport network.More Related News