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harz mountain railway germany   harz mountain railway germany With a fleet of 25 steam trains, the oldest dating from 1897, 16 diesel engines and over 140km of tracks they connect the towns of Wernigerode, Nordhausen and Quedlinburg. The network can be divided into three principal railways; the Harz Railway, which connects Wernigerode to Nordhausen, the Selke Valley he Harz Railway, also known as the Harz Narrow Gauge Railways (Harzer Schmalspurbahnen), is a historic and picturesque railway system located in the Harz Mountains of Germany. It is one of the last remaining narrow gauge railways in the country and has become a popular tourist attraction. The railway network dates back to the late 19th century when it was initially built for transporting raw materials, such as ore, timber, and other goods from the Harz Mountains to various industrial centers. Today, it serves as both a means of transportation for locals and a tourist attraction for visitors who want to experience the s...