Railfanning Oberwessel

Oberwessel has been a long time dream destination for me. THis is one of the most beautiful railfan spots in all of Germany because the old city wall parallels the tracks along the left bank of the Rhine (the "linke Rheinstrecke". After the bridges over the Rhine were repaired after the second world war this stretch of track became the route for many of Europe's fastest passenger trains because it was slightly faster than the right bank of the rhine. That continued until the new high speed line was completed this century. The line still hosts an abundance of regional, long ditance, and freight traffic.

If you visit nearby Bacharach you can sit in cafes that seem dangerously close to the tracks, relax, and enjoy the local wines with some tapas. WHile I had fun watching trains, I spent most of my time taking photos of the line itself, the walls, and the surroundings as this will be the theme for a layout.