Driver's View... ODONTOTOS rack railway Diakofto - Kalavrita - Οδοντωτός [1] - [340]

World's narrowest public cogwheel railway 750mm (2 ft 5 1⁄2 in) gauge built 1890 - 1895 with total length of line 22,3 km and max. slope over 17,5 % [ ΟΔΟΝΤΩΤΟΣ ] in Greece.
Special note: In fact the slopes are steeper than shown in the video. That is due to the fact that camera was set still in line with the cab horizontal axis and parallel to the track, therefore reducing the true magnitude of the gradient.
The line 'climbs' from Diakopto village at sea level to Kalavrita at 720 m altitude through the impressive Gorge of Vouraikos river.
Mega Spilaion (Great Cave) monastery situated halfway the line, built 362 AD, is the oldest monastery in Greece.
The first 4 steam engines were built by CAIL in Paris 1891 - 1899.
Since 2007 the line is operated with new diesel-electric trainsets, OSE Class 3107 BDmh 2Z+4A/12, supplied by Stadler of Switzerland.
There are many bridges over the Vouraikos River, numerous tunnels, viaducts, waterfalls, caves and passing loops at Niamata, Triklia, Zachlorou and Kerpini. Anyone considering this trip should know that the scenery is spectacular and the trains run in perfect condition.
Highlights:
Time ........ Km + m ........ Location
[ 01:02 ] ........ 0 + 000 ........ Diakofto Railway Station
[ 04:53 ] ........ 1 + 600 ........ Vouraikos Gorge Entrance
[ 11:54 ] ........ 5 + 088 ........ Niamata R.S.
[ 13:25 ] ........ 5 + 650 ........ 1st cogged rail
[ 14:41 ] ........ 6 + 000 ........ " Dikastiria "
[ 20:45 ] ........ 7 + 700 ........ " Platana " max. slope 17,5%
[ 23:07 ] ........ 8 + 100 ........ end of 1st gogged rail
[ 26:42 ] ........ 9 + 394 ........ Triklia new stop
[ 27:00 ] ........ 9 + 480 ........ 2nd cogged rail
[ 30:05 ] ........ 10 + 110 ........ end of 2nd cogged rail
[ 31:12 ] ........ 10 + 646 ........ " Portes " canyon
[ 33:52 ] ........ 10 + 930 ........ 3rd cogged rail
[ 35:45 ] ........ 11 + 335 ........ end of 3rd cogged rail
[ 38:44 ] ........ 12 + 600 ........ Mega Spilaio / Zachlorou R.S.
[ 52:47 ] ........ 18 + 200 ........ Kerpini R.S.
[1:00:44] ........ 22 + 346 ........ Kalavrita Railway Station
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[@Redrocketrob57]

I worked for Union Pacific R.R. for 20 yrs up and over the Sierras in U.S. but this engineering is amazing thank you for the ride and excellent video!

[@machinethesun9243]

This video is therapy for the soul during a pandemic. Virtual travel, comforting.

[@billyramsey3868]

Looks like they cut through some pretty rocky mountains.This world's full of men of steel.I can't imagine the labor and hard work that went into building this railroad system.Very impressive!

[@auralfury]

beautiful landscape for this train to go thru..and no music, just the sound of steel, very soothing video....thanks

[@georgioudakisgeorge2609]

Καταπληκτικό!!!Η ομορφότερη διαδρομή με τρένο στην Ελλάδα!

[@SoloTravelPOV]

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[@Annur375]

Very lovely trip, I could even call it delicious. Nicely done, thanks for sharing it.

[@hurnethehunter]

Found this by accident, and what a gem to find. Love the journey from start to finish, Many thanks for uploading this, loved it..

[@denbagusmbladuz3453]

What a wonderful scene...👍

[@goldenorchid833]

every inch of this trip is magic, beautiful country

[@ramanisharma5464]

I have been watching such videos. Nothing like this. Comparably, the landscape is so different. Unimaginable. It sparked a desire in me to travel. Thanks.

[@mousmous5524]

I love these kinds of rail videos. They're like an escape from the dull realities of the real World. Thanks sidirodromeas

[@ElJohnerino]

Thanks for this. I love these kinds of vids, so calming. I think most of us will never really grasp how much EFFORT it took to create railroads like these. Thanks for posting!

[@ChucksterPenguin]

Thanks for sharing. I spent a month in Greece many years ago. Beautiful people and a beautiful country. This video makes me nostalgic to go back.

[@williamp9361]

I love mountains and railroads so this is an excellent combination of both. I never realized Greece was that mountainous. Beautiful beyond words. This compares favorably with even the best Swiss rails. Bill, USA

[@ildesu789]

Seriously satisfying to watch a train so narrow and steep go at an actually serviceable speed. Most other trains like these are just rides for elderly tourists.

[@iwantahat]

How can anyone downvote this? Quality is top notch, wonderful landscape and beuatiful railroad.

[@janinas.5965]

Hello from Canada! I really enjoyed this video. So many beautiful and interesting things to see! Some parts were just breathtaking. What a beautiful country. Thank you for sharing this.

[@coastwiseable]

Delightful. My wife and I spent a wonderful week at Kalavryta at Eastertime in 1998 and have always since wanted to return!

[@adamt5986]

Love kalavrita! Passed through there on a bike ride from Patreus a long time ago. Charming