For this trip a camera was fixed to the front of the train to record the complete journey between Tisovec to Zbojská with Class 40 steam rack locomotive No.4296 built by MAV. This is not strictly a driver’s eye view because the for safety reasons the locomotive pushes its train up the hill and a second man rides on the veranda of the leading carriage, communicating with the driver using a flag to indicate whether or not it is safe to proceed. The camera was left running throughout, including the tunnels and photographic runs allowing tour participants to appreciate the train from the line-side. This camera position gives an excellent view of both the line ahead and the difficult terrain conquered by this almost unique railway, including a number of lofty viaducts. The line is located near Brezno, a town well positioned to visit a number of Slovakia’s varied and interesting railways. To see a video showing more line-side views please click on this link - [ Ссылка ] - a pamphlet giving more information about the line can be viewed using this link - [ Ссылка ]
