The Blonay-Chamby Museum Railway rises into the mountains above Lac Leman with spectacular views. It was created by volunteers in 1968 and operates with restored steam and electric locomotives. It is connected

mining of Central Europe. Starting from the valley of the small Styrian town Eisenerz the ore mine rises like the steps of a huge pyramid, surrounded by majestic Alpine peaks. Hauly's passengers, however

underground kingdom springs to life. Rushing water: a mighty scoop wheel creaks into action: above it rises the remarkably genuine sound of crackling fire and bursting rock. The Rammelsberg Museum and Visitor

It is surrounded by parkland but is only 400m from the industrial site. Three circular balconies rise through the centre to a lantern at the top. The interiors remain fully furnished and have trompe l’oeil

became an industrial centre. Apart from an increase of the number of factories there was a significant rise in population with more people moving back and forth in the city. The need for new infrastructures

rearing of silk worms and the manufacture of silk fabrics and thread. A further section places the rise and decline of the industry in the region in its broader political and economic context.