Diakofto-Kalavryta Railway
Posted by: 
thebigchip
N 38° 02.008 E 022° 06.598
34S E 597408 N 4210108
A 22 kilometre railway from Daikofto on the coast through the Vouraikos gorge to Kalavryta further down the Peloponese.
Waymark Code: WM5779
Location: Greece
Date Posted: 11/22/2008
Views: 20
For two consecutive Octobers I have tried to visit the scenic railway on the Peloponese. And two years i have returned home disappointed! In 2007 the massive fires that swept Greece made it impossible for the railway to run. This year there have been no fires but the train was still out of action. This year they have replaced the two carriages that have been used since the 1960's. But...someone got it wrong. The 12 Km journey through the Vouraikos gorge has some extremely tight turns where the foliage and rock come very close to the track. Unfortunatley the new carriages were wider and passage is not possible safely. So back to the drawing board for a while.
So we drove the winding road to Kalavryta.Passing a disused steam engine from the early 20th century. (No plaque)
In the station at Kalavryta there was one of the original engines from the 1890's and a bogey showing the pinion drive which is used on the steepest parts of the journey.
The track was laid between 1885 and 1895 by some clever Italian enineers.
Better luck next year...maybe
Engine Type: Diesel
Gauge of Railway: Narrow
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 24
Dates of Operation: From: 01/01/2008 To: 12/31/2008
Key Attractions:
Train enthusiasts and walkers are catered for on this route. Walkers are able to alight at Zachlorou and walk down to Kalavryta.
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
Approximate Adult Fare: Not Listed
Approximate Child Fare: Not Listed
Frequency of departures: Not listed
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: Not Listed
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