 1 The main station at Wernigerode with a clear view to the summit of the Brocken. |
 2 The target above Wernigerode, but would the weather hold? |
 3 Pete takes a shot. |
 4 Climbing in the forest above Stienerne Renne. 99 7239 was hauling the 09:40 from Wernigerode. |
 5 Climbing towards Drei Annen Hohne. |
 6 There had been much tree clearing since the last trip to enjoy the wonderful HSB. |
 7 Where did all the trees go? |
 8 99 7239 at Drei Annen Hohne. |
 9 99 7239 gets its tanks topped up at Drei Annen. |
 10 Yep, decent depth of snow at Drei Annen Hohne. |
 11 Dave didn't take long to get on the footplate.... |
 12 Next Dave got in everyone's way fixing his GoPro to the fireman's side windshield, cue much shouting from photographers! |
 13 The fireman looks back from the footplate of 2-10-2t 99 7239. |
 14 Roland takes a look! |
 15 Another areas of cleared trees, this time at Eckerloch. |
 16 Fantastic Harz view from near Goetheweg. |
 17 Still clear on the summit..... |
 18 Climbing across Goethemor. |
 19 Crossing the Ilsenberg trail. |
 20 Looking roughly east. |
 21 Snow in the trees, sadly most of it had gone.... |
 22 Looking down from the summit towards Wernigerode and the flat lands around the Harz. |
 23 Brocken summit station. |
 24 Plenty of people on the mountain today..... |
 25 Snow on the Brocken. |
 26 The Brockenhaus. |
 27 No longer are the Russian military the only people allowed to experience the summit of the Brocken. |
 28 Memorial to poet Heinrich Heine and, below, is Wernigerode. |
 29 Ilsenberg from the Brocken. |
 30 Pete setup waiting for a train to appear. |
 31 99 7239 crossing the Ilsenberg trail with the 11:36 from Brocken to Wernigerode. |
 32 The crossing between the railway and the path to Ilsenberg. |
 33 Pete finds the snow a bit deep. |
 34 Looking up to the summit. |
 35 Not quite enough light at this time of year for a shot here. |
 36 More deep snow, this time Dave's turn! |
 37 99 7247 rounds the curve beyond the crossing with the Ilsenberg trail with the 10:25 from Wernigerode to Brocken. |
 38 And away to towards the summit. |
 39 Pete takes a snap alongside Becky and Robson from the Moors. |
 40 A plane, a hot air balloon and the Brocken. |
 41 Sledging down the hill. Easier than walking up! |
 42 Looking up from the circular walking route around the Brocken. |
 43 The 12:21 from Brocken to Drei Annen Hohne drops down from the summit behind 99 7247. |
 44 The witches altar on the Brocken. |
 45 Downhill end of Brocken station. |
 46 Buildings on the Brocken. |
 47 Plenty of snow for sking. |
 48 Looking off the mountain to Wernigerode with the Schloss prominent. |
 49 Which way would you like to go? |
 50 The circular walking path and the view roughly east. |
 51 There's a train coming down there.... |
 52 99 7235 crosses Goethemor with the 10:24 from Nordhausen to Brocken. |
 53 Dave and Pete on the rocks...... |
 54 Here it comes.... |
 55 99 7235 rounds a curve on the final part of the climb towards the Brocken. |
 56 A little nearer to its destination, 99 7239 leads the 10:24 ex Nordhausen to Brocken. |
 57 No mistaking the location. |
 58 Roland, Pete and and an interesting move from Dave! |
 59 The red light protecting Brocken station. |
 60 99 7235 drops off the Brocken with the 13:59 departure. |
 61 Working hard across Goethemor, 99 7247 lifts the 13:39 ex Drei Annen Hohne up the mountain. |
 62 More photos for Stu and Pete. |
 63 Roland practices his flailing but needs to work on the arm angle. |
 64 99 7247 climbs around the circuit of the summit the railway makes to gain height. |
 65 The 13:39 from Drei Annen Hohne climbing towards Brocken. |
 66 The witches altar. |
 67 1 in 30 all the way. |
 68 Wernigerode from the summit. |
 69 99 7247 sits at Brocken waiting departure time with the 14:51 to Nordhausen. |
 70 Looking sort of south east from the summit of the Brocken. |
 71 This was my fifth trip to the Harz and the first to the actual summit of the Brocken! So, time for that rare thing, a photo of me.... |
 72 And the team, Stu, Pete, me and Roland taken by our guest for the day Dave. Thanks Mr O. |
 73 On the summit of the Brocken in wonderful conditions. The lack of wind was a real bonus. |
 74 Interesting clouds above the Brocken. |
 75 A glint test with Dave! |
 76 Misty in the Harz Mountains and beyond. |
 77 Plenty of contrast as the sun starts to drop. |
 78 Dave, maybe not so happy to be getting is photo taken! |
 79 Glinting off the snow on the Brocken. |
 80 The 15:06 from Drei Annen Hohne approaches the top of the Brocken behind 99 7235. |
 81 99 7235 runs-round in lovely light at Brocken station. |
 82 Last train up the hill of the day, the 14:55 from Wernigerode, heads past the passing siding at Goetheweg behind 99 7239. |
 83 Pink steam and trees in the headlight. |
 84 99 7235 takes water at Drei Annen Hohne whilst at the head of the 16:22 from Brocken to Wernigerode. |
 85 Taking water at Drei Annen. |
 86 It's been a tiring day for the youngster..... |
 87 Back at Wernigerode at 18:00. 99 7235 waits to shunt its empty stock out. The day had stayed clear allowing the lights on the summit of the Brocken to be seen from the town. |
