When the little train still ran through Valmetal (Mining Trail 3)

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The former railway line between Bestwig and Ramsbeck through Valmetal.
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When the little train still ran through Valmetal (Mining Trail 3)

Am Eickhagen

59909 Bestwig

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In order to reduce the rising transportation costs for lead and zinc ores, Stolberger Zink AG built its own 8 km long narrow-gauge railroad from Bestwig to Ramsbeck in 1896/97. The 750 mm gauge line ran through the Valmetal valley and connected the processing plant with the loading station. In total, the construction cost around 400,000 gold marks.

A special feature was the three-rail track in Ramsbeck, which enabled the removal of defective mine locomotives. In 55 years, the railroad transported over 500,000 tons of ore and goods at a maximum speed of 19 km/h. The small steam locomotive was later replaced by a diesel locomotive. Occasionally, the "little train" also transported people.

In 1952, the line was closed for economic reasons and the tracks were removed. Today, the former railway line is a popular hiking and cycling trail and connects Bestwig, Heringhausen and Ramsbeck.

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