A highly detailed history of the Schiefe Ebene line, a steep section of railway between Bamberg and Hof in Bayern. The line was built between 1844 and 1848 and required the building of extensive retaining walls, embankments and cuttings. Looks at the building of the line and its use from opening through to the present day. Also looks in detail at the locomotives and multiple units using the line over the years. Superbly illustrated with over 650 black & white photographs, maps and diagrams. German text. Hardback. 384 pages.