The Semmering railway in Austria, which starts at Gloggnitz and leads over the Semmering to Mürzzuschlag, was the first mountain railway in Europe built with a standard gauge track. It is commonly referred to as the world's first true mountain railway, given the very difficult terrain and the considerable altitude difference that was mastered during its construction. It is still fully functional as a part of the Southern Railway which is operated by the Austrian Federal Railways.
Semmering railway with surrounding mountain scenery
Semmering railway at Mürzzuschlag, around 1900
Kartnerkogel
Pettenbach
Gloggnitz is a mountain town in the Neunkirchen district of Lower Austria, Austria.
East view of Gloggnitz
Coat of arms
Gloggnitz Provostry with the old Catholic parish church
Semmering Railway