Mocănița Maramureș

CFF Vișeu de Sus
Romania
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The Journey

Navigate from Vișeu de Sus Station to Paltin Station across a span of 21km.

Scenery Highlights
  • Vaser River Valley
  • Maramureș Mountain Forests
  • Active Logging Operations
  • Traditional Romanian Picnic Areas
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    5.5 hours

  • Distance

    21 km

  • Est. Price

    Affordable

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: Hot drink, soft drink, grill platter, pastry

Ensuite: No

Meals: Hot drink, doughnut

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

Historic steam locomotives (various pre-1960s classes)

Locomotive Weight

Approximately 20–30 tonnes per locomotive

Track Gauge

760 mm (2 ft 5 15⁄16 in) narrow gauge

Braking Technology

Manual handbrake on carriages; steam locomotive vacuum brakes

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Steep gradients of up to 3% on the Vaser Valley route

  • Tight curves requiring careful locomotive positioning

  • Single-track operation with passing loops at intermediate stations

  • Seasonal flooding of the Vaser River affecting track stability

Year Built

1932 (original forestry railway)

Route Length

21 km one-way (42 km round-trip)

Max Speed

15 km/h

Elevation Gain

Approximately 200m over route

Bridges

60+ wooden and steel bridges

Tunnels

Multiple unlit hand-carved tunnels

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    5.5 hours

  • Distance

    21 km

  • Est. Price

    Affordable

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