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THE BUCKOWER KLEINBAHN

Introduction

The standard gauge Buckower Kleinbahn is located about 50km east of Berlin in Germany. There is a regular service from Berlin Lichtenberg to Muncheberg (Mark), where a subway connects the main line platforms with the preserved railway.

The railway is 4.9km long and is electrified at 800v DC (overhead line).

Trains generally run at weekends and on bank holidays between May

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