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For the "Day of the Railway" and on the occasion of the 160th anniversary of the Hamburg Port Railway, METRANS Rail (Deutschland) GmbH and exPRESSzugreisen invite you to an extraordinary city tour through Hamburg's railway and port world.With a historic Class 86 steam locomotive and other historic vehicles, you will embark on a varied journey through Hamburg's railway hub and deep into the port facilities of the Hanseatic city.Starting from Hamburg-Altona, the approximately 8 to 10-hour special trip leads over numerous interesting route sections, past well-known railway junctions, and right through the fascinating world of the Hamburg Port Railway.The route includes, among other things, the freight bypass railway, the Northern Elbe bridges, Hamburg-Süd, as well as through important port areas such as O’Swaldkai, Mühlenwerder, Altenwerder Ost, and Dradenau.Here you will experience routes not used in regular passenger service and gain exciting insights into the infrastructure of the Port of Hamburg.Container terminals, extensive track systems, several changes of direction, and the maritime backdrop of the Hanseatic city make this trip a special experience for railway enthusiasts and anyone who wants to discover Hamburg from a new perspective.During the trip, a tour guide will accompany you, providing interesting information about the route, the Hamburg Port Railway, and its history.Look forward to an unforgettable day full of steam, historic railway technology, and maritime atmosphere.Train composition: Class 86 steam locomotive