Deutsche Bahn
Bahn means railway or rail track. Autobahn is a rail track but for cars hence motorway
Steam locomotives main driving wheels were about 2 m diameter and required their steel tyres to be replaced. These were heavy. The smaller non-driving wheels also needed tyres.
Just a sample to indicate that for the Germans, bicycles, trains and cars are all fundamental parts of life.
I am reminded that Melbourne also once had a thriving rail Culture. Inner city rail stations by the Yarra which now no longer exist, for example. Many of the first Bushwalks by the Melbourne Bushwalkers were by rail.
ReplyDeleteThoroughly enjoying the blog, thanks Garis.
And Spring has finally hit Melbourne!