A train ride to Jerusalem is no longer possible, now that the line is closed to all traffic. But in 1993, there was still a daily train from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This is a typical view of the line as it climbs up the Judean hills. The considerably long train (five coaches) is in the charge of an old GM GP-12 diesel. Modern roads and poor maintenance resulted in the closure of this magnificent line.

Photo and scan by Alon Siton <a_siton@hotmail.com>