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Railway impressions of the three routes of the Harz narrow-gauge railways in autumn. The legendary Brockenbahn from Wernigerode to the highest mountain in the Harz, the Harzquerbahn between Wernigerode and Nordhausen, and the Selketalbahn between Quedlinburg and Hasselfelde. The history of the Harz narrow-gauge railways began over 100 years ago, and today over a million passengers are transported through the Harz every year on the tracks, which are just one meter wide. For many travelers, autumn is the most beautiful time of year on the 140-kilometer-long route network. They are still predominantly operated by steam locomotives, most of which date from the 1950s, the oldest locomotives from the 19th century. A trip on the Brockenbahn in particular - which was closed for thirty years as a result of the construction of the Berlin Wall - is still a very special experience for many. Episode 751