SFS Train to Domokos
16th May 2009
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On 16th May 2009 the Greek railfan group SFS organised a special train with fresh air coaches and an MLW MX627 [OSE A451 type] from Athens to Domokos, traversing the scenic mountain section of the main line to Thessaloniki.
Athens Peloponnese Station, looking north. The picture was taken on the trackbed of the former metre gauge line.
Athens Peloponnese Station, looking north. The picture was taken on the trackbed of the former metre gauge line.
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Looking south from the same point. The metre gauge line used to run where the road now is. Just visible is a signal by the apartment block.
Looking south from the same point. The metre gauge line used to run where the road now is. Just visible is a signal by the apartment block.
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The front of Athens Peloponnese Station.
The front of Athens Peloponnese Station.
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The station name above the entrance hall, with what looks like the
The station name above the entrance hall, with what looks like the "SPAP" logo underneath.
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Another view of the front of the Peloponnese station building.
Another view of the front of the Peloponnese station building.
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Standard gauge Draisine D883 in a headshunt at Athens.
Standard gauge Draisine D883 in a headshunt at Athens.
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A previously impossible view of the former Peloponnese station. The point this picture was taken from was previously in the standard gauge goods yard.
A previously impossible view of the former Peloponnese station. The point this picture was taken from was previously in the standard gauge goods yard.
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A view from the bridge over the standard gauge station looking to the south toward the former Peloponnese station. Where the new platforms are being built used to be a goods yard.
A view from the bridge over the standard gauge station looking to the south toward the former Peloponnese station. Where the new platforms are being built used to be a goods yard.
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A view of the former goods yard at Athens standard gauge station. The former metre gauge Peloponnese line ran where the fence on the far side of the building works is located.
A view of the former goods yard at Athens standard gauge station. The former metre gauge Peloponnese line ran where the fence on the far side of the building works is located.
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A504 just pulling away from a short stop at Athens
A504 just pulling away from a short stop at Athens
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A504 passing through Athens station on its way to Pireaeus.
A504 passing through Athens station on its way to Pireaeus.
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ADTranz 220 011 hauling an empty EMU from the depot at Aghios Ioannis to SKA Acharnai where it will go into daily service on the the electrified Athens Aiport branch.
ADTranz 220 011 hauling an empty EMU from the depot at Aghios Ioannis to SKA Acharnai where it will go into daily service on the the electrified Athens Aiport branch.
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The EMU being hauled by 220 011 through Athens.
The EMU being hauled by 220 011 through Athens.
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A458 with the train at Athens, with a water crane still in situ.
A458 with the train at Athens, with a water crane still in situ.
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Number and rebuild plate on A458, at Athens.
Number and rebuild plate on A458, at Athens.
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Closeup of ALCO - OSE rebuild plate on the solebar of A458. The original MLW builders plates were removed during the rebuild, sadly.
Closeup of ALCO - OSE rebuild plate on the solebar of A458. The original MLW builders plates were removed during the rebuild, sadly.
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The mountains to the west of the line.
The mountains to the west of the line.
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A458 at Bralos with a tree growing out of the roof.
A458 at Bralos with a tree growing out of the roof.
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Another view of A458 at Bralos.
Another view of A458 at Bralos.
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A458 posed for the cameras at Asopos. Lots of shouts of
A458 posed for the cameras at Asopos. Lots of shouts of "Porto! Porto!" before this pic was taken!
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Asopos station building. Two trains a day to Larissa and two to Athens, three on certain days!
Asopos station building. Two trains a day to Larissa and two to Athens, three on certain days!
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Lianokladi station building
Lianokladi station building
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A458 at Lianokladi
A458 at Lianokladi
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Another view of A458 at Lianokladi
Another view of A458 at Lianokladi
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A closer and wider view of the short nose end of A458 showing some of the detail of the rebuild. The cab air conditioning unit is just for show!
A closer and wider view of the short nose end of A458 showing some of the detail of the rebuild. The cab air conditioning unit is just for show!
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The coaches of the train at Lianokladi
The coaches of the train at Lianokladi
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A508 in the yard of the small servicing shed at Lianokladi, with ADTRanz DE2000 220 006 to the left
A508 in the yard of the small servicing shed at Lianokladi, with ADTRanz DE2000 220 006 to the left
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A view of the short nose end of A508. The writing on the sole bar is a warning about standing in the area of the exhaust from the dynamic braking grids.
A view of the short nose end of A508. The writing on the sole bar is a warning about standing in the area of the exhaust from the dynamic braking grids.
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ADTranz 220 006 at Lianokladi
ADTranz 220 006 at Lianokladi
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220 006 & A508 at Lianokladi
220 006 & A508 at Lianokladi
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Rebuild plate on the side of A508
Rebuild plate on the side of A508
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A128 languishing in the yard at Liankladi
A128 languishing in the yard at Liankladi
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Another view of A128 at Lianokladi
Another view of A128 at Lianokladi
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The cab side of A128, showing a works date in February 1997
The cab side of A128, showing a works date in February 1997
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An American Crane light crane at the back of the yard at Lianokladi
An American Crane light crane at the back of the yard at Lianokladi
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Two coaches at Lianokladi, one with collision damage and the other with heavy graffiti
Two coaches at Lianokladi, one with collision damage and the other with heavy graffiti
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