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Preparing the locomotives

The Mocanita railway, in Maramures (Romania), is the only one in Europe to still use steam locomotives with a regular daily service. The drivers start warming up the locomotive engines as early as 6 in the morning.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Viseu de Sus, Romania
Camera: Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Copyright: © Claudio Sericano