Hungary

Unveil the Charm of Hungary: A Mosaic of Culture, History, and Natural Beauty

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Immerse yourself in the heart of Central Europe where Hungary awaits, a country rich with a history that stretches from the Roman times through the era of Magyar tribes setting their roots, to its rise as a European power in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Today, Hungary stands proud with its unique language and cultural heritage, its capital Budapest shining brightly as the 'Pearl of the Danube'.

Woven Through Time: The Hungarian Narrative

The narrative of Hungary is a chronicle of resilience and pride. From the reign of Saint Stephen, the first King of Hungary, through the Ottoman occupation, to the revolutions against Habsburg and Soviet rule, Hungary has continuously carved its identity, remaining a testament to its enduring spirit and rich traditions.

Budapest: Where Every Street Tells a Story

Straddling the Danube, Budapest is a tapestry of architectural wonder, with the majestic Parliament building, the historic Buda Castle, and the iconic Chain Bridge. The city's thermal baths, like the Széchenyi, offer a dip into both relaxation and history.

Lake Balaton: A Natural Retreat

Escape to Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe, affectionately known as the 'Hungarian Sea'. Its shores offer vineyards, historic towns, and summer festivals, making it a favorite for both leisure and cultural delights.

Eger: A Blend of History and Wine

In northern Hungary, Eger beckons with its storied castle, baroque buildings, and the Valley of Beautiful Women, renowned for its exquisite wines, especially the bold 'Bull's Blood'.

Pécs: A Cultural Melting Pot

Discover Pécs, a city adorned with a UNESCO World Heritage Site status, celebrating its Roman past, Ottoman influences, and a wealth of historical churches and buildings.

From the Great Hungarian Plain to the historic town of Szentendre, Hungary offers a voyage into its soulful landscapes and vibrant culture. Let travel.frogsfolly.com be your guide to this enchanting land where history, hospitality, and the heartbeat of Europe come together. Join us in exploring Hungary, a country that not only lies at the crossroads of continents but also at the intersection of history and modern-day charm.

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<p><b>Bianchi Hévíz Gravel 2025</b><br />
Magyarország | Hungary</p>
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<p>Location: Istvántelek Train Yard (The &quot;Red Star Train Graveyard&quot;), Budapest, Hungary<br />
Date Found: 2017<br />
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Description:<br />
Caught in a light snowfall, this decaying beast of the Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) represents a fascinating era of experimental industrial engineering. This is a rail-mounted jet-engine snow blower, a machine designed to clear railway points and tracks not by shoveling, but by blasting them with the high-velocity, high-heat exhaust of a fighter jet engine.<br />
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These machines typically utilized a Klimov VK-1 jet engine (the same engine used in the MiG-15 and MiG-17 fighters) mounted on a heavy-duty rail chassis. The yellow tank behind the engine cabin housed the massive amounts of kerosene/fuel required to keep the turbine spinning. While incredibly effective at melting ice instantly, they were notoriously loud and expensive to operate, leading to their eventual abandonment in favor of more traditional rotary plows.<br />
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📜 History &amp; Information<br />
Origin: Developed during the Cold War era (primarily the 1960s and 70s), these &quot;thermal&quot; snow clearers were common in the Eastern Bloc, including Hungary and the USSR.<br />
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The Engine: Most models used retired Soviet military engines. The Klimov VK-1 was favored for its simplicity and reliability.<br />
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Function: The jet nozzle at the front could be angled to blast snow off the tracks or melt ice out of frozen switches (points) that would otherwise jam.<br />
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The Location: The Istvántelek Railway Workshop is one of Budapest's most famous &quot;urban exploration&quot; spots. Known as the Red Star Train Graveyard, it houses over 100 years of locomotive history, including rare steam engines and pre-WWII carriages, slowly being reclaimed by nature.<br />
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Status (2017): At the time of this discovery, the vehicle sat outdoors near the &quot;Big Hall,&quot; rusted and non-functional, serving as a relic of Hungary's industrial past.<br />
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<b>To see more from Istvantelek feel free to check out my youtube video showing a more in depth dive into The red star locomotive graveyard.   <a href="https://youtu.be/olp1xgHqac8" rel="noreferrer nofollow">The Red star graveyard</a></b></p>
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<p>We sat on a bench on the Buda side of the River Danube for a few moments and took photos of the Parliament Building, will we started to feel a bit chilly (for the first time in Budapest).  We were pleased to see this fine building lit up so beautifully.</p>
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<p>The Russian IZh company was found in 1965, and was part of AvtoVAZ group. It started to built Moskvich 408 models.<br />
A new developed closed van version of the Moskvich 412 appeared in 1968 as Moskvich 434.<br />
Under their own brand name for the first time, the Moskvich 434 Van was launched in 1972 as IZh 2715.<br />
This pickup version followed in 1974 as IZh 27151 Pickup.<br />
The original rectangular Moskvich headlamps were replaced by these round ones in 1970, as well as the grille was restyled then.<br />
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1478 cc L4 petrol engine.<br />
Performance: 70 bhp.<br />
C. 1100 kg.<br />
Max payload: 350 kg.<br />
Production Moskvich 412 saloon/Kombi: 1967-1976.<br />
Production Moskvich 634 Panel Van: 1968-1972.<br />
Production IZh 27151: Pickup version: 1974-1997.<br />
Old Hungarian reg. number.<br />
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Scan from analog photo.<br />
Film roll 01-27.<br />
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Boedapest, Hungary, Aug. 10, 2001.<br />
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© 2001 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved</p>
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<p>The Russian IZh company was found in 1965, and was part of AvtoVAZ group. It started to built Moskvich 408 models.<br />
A new developed closed van version of the Moskvich 412 appeared in 1968 as Moskvich 434.<br />
Under their own brand name for the first time, the Moskvich 434 Van was launched in 1972 as IZh 2715.<br />
This pickup version followed in 1974 as IZh 27151 Pickup.<br />
The original rectangular Moskvich headlamps were replaced by these round ones in 1970, as well as the grille was restyled then.<br />
<br />
1478 cc L4 petrol engine.<br />
Performance: 70 bhp.<br />
C. 1100 kg.<br />
Max payload: 350 kg.<br />
Production Moskvich 412 saloon/Kombi: 1967-1976.<br />
Production Moskvich 634 Panel Van: 1968-1972.<br />
Production IZh 27151: Pickup version: 1974-1997.<br />
Old Hungarian reg. number.<br />
<br />
Scan from analog photo.<br />
Film roll 01-27.<br />
<br />
Boedapest, Hungary, Aug. 10, 2001.<br />
<br />
© 2001 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved</p>
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<p>The Russian IZh company was found in 1965, and was part of AvtoVAZ group. It started to built Moskvich 408 models.<br />
A new developed closed van version of the Moskvich 412 appeared in 1968 as Moskvich 434.<br />
Under their own brand name for the first time, the Moskvich 434 Van was launched in 1972 as IZh 2715.<br />
This pickup version followed in 1974 as IZh 27151 Pickup.<br />
The original rectangular Moskvich headlamps were replaced by these round ones in 1970, as well as the grille was restyled then.<br />
<br />
1478 cc L4 petrol engine.<br />
Performance: 70 bhp.<br />
C. 1100 kg.<br />
Max payload: 350 kg.<br />
Production Moskvich 412 saloon/Kombi: 1967-1976.<br />
Production Moskvich 634 Panel Van: 1968-1972.<br />
Production IZh 27151: Pickup version: 1974-1997.<br />
Old Hungarian reg. number.<br />
<br />
Scan from analog photo.<br />
Film roll 01-27.<br />
<br />
Boedapest, Hungary, Aug. 10, 2001.<br />
<br />
© 2001 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved</p>
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<p>The Russian IZh company was found in 1965, and was part of AvtoVAZ group. It started to built Moskvich 408 models.<br />
A new developed closed van version of the Moskvich 412 appeared in 1968 as Moskvich 434.<br />
Under their own brand name for the first time, the Moskvich 434 Van was launched in 1972 as IZh 2715.<br />
This pickup version followed in 1974 as IZh 27151 Pickup.<br />
The original rectangular Moskvich headlamps were replaced by these round ones in 1970, as well as the grille was restyled then.<br />
<br />
1478 cc L4 petrol engine.<br />
Performance: 70 bhp.<br />
C. 1100 kg.<br />
Max payload: 350 kg.<br />
Production Moskvich 412 saloon/Kombi: 1967-1976.<br />
Production Moskvich 634 Panel Van: 1968-1972.<br />
Production IZh 27151: Pickup version: 1974-1997.<br />
Old Hungarian reg. number.<br />
<br />
Scan from analog photo.<br />
Film roll 01-27.<br />
<br />
Boedapest, Hungary, Aug. 10, 2001.<br />
<br />
© 2001 Sander Toonen Amsterdam/Halfweg | All Rights Reserved</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/locosteve/55104942548/" title="The Iron Ghost: Abandoned MÁV Class 301-006 | Istvantelek Red Star Graveyard"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/55104942548_bc98c2aa74_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="The Iron Ghost: Abandoned MÁV Class 301-006 | Istvantelek Red Star Graveyard" /></a></p>

<p>A cinematic look at the rusted remains of the MÁV Class 301-006 steam locomotive. Captured at the Istvantelek Railway Workshop in Budapest, Hungary, this &quot;Red Star Graveyard&quot; is a surreal landscape where nature is slowly reclaiming the giants of the 20th century.<br />
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The golden hour light highlights the deep oxidation and skeletal structure of this once-mighty express engine, resting outside the decaying workshop sheds where it was once maintained.<br />
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History<br />
The MÁV Class 301 was a heavy express steam locomotive produced by the Hungarian State Railway Workshops (MÁVAG) between 1911 and 1914.<br />
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Engineering Marvel: At the time of its debut, it was one of the most powerful and advanced locomotives in Europe, featuring a 4-6-2 &quot;Pacific&quot; wheel arrangement.<br />
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The Survivor: Out of only 22 units ever built, the 301-006 seen here is one of the last surviving examples.<br />
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The Location: Istvantelek served as the primary repair shop for the Hungarian railways. Following the fall of the Iron Curtain, many locomotives were left behind. Because they are technically part of the national museum's collection but lack the funding for restoration, they sit in a &quot;purgatory&quot; state—sheltered from some elements but slowly succumbing to time.<br />
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<b>To see more from Istvantelek feel free to check out my youtube video showing a more in depth dive into The red star locomotive graveyard.   <a href="https://youtu.be/olp1xgHqac8" rel="noreferrer nofollow">The Red star graveyard</a></b></p>
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<p>Grain empties to be loaded in Dombóvár are just approaching their destination on line 41, hauled by an Alstom Prima Locomotive.</p>
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<p>From night shots in Amsterdam to night shots in Budapest! We continued our evening walk along the Danube and across the Chain Bridge - we wanted to see the Parliament building lit up.</p>
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<p>From night shots in Amsterdam to night shots in Budapest! Here's a shot of the palace in the Castle Hill district. It was nice to see the landmarks so well lit after dark.</p>
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