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The line Oschatz-Muegeln-Kemmlitz in Saxony was the last stronghold for
Saxon Meyer narrow gauge locos. When I visited there in April, 1991, just
a half year after the reunification of Germany, 4 freight trains in each
direction were operated everyday. |
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The last train of the day leaving Oschatz at 16:16 was double headder of
Meyer. Freight wagons of standard gauge line were loaded on flat dolly of 750 mm narrow gauge track. Contrast between huge wagon and tiny loco was a unique view. The train ran through the countryside and arrived at Muegeln station beside the brick engine shed. |
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Saxon Meyers were maintained in the Muegeln depot, feeding coal and water.
It was often observed for narrow gauge steams to feed coal by a belt conveyor.
The unique mechanism of two couples of driving wheels were seen on the side view. After finishing work of the day, the loco was stored in the shed. |
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