2009-05-20


A symbol of Saarland: although the last remaining pits are scheduled to close and the centuries long mining tradition will be no more.

2009-05-18


Endless iron and graffiti: a bridge across the Saar next to the iron works.

Click the photo to get a larger version and see the rust in its glorious detail.

2009-05-17


The last train has departed: tracks that used to serve the iron works where the saftey sign photo was taken.

2009-05-16


Eigene Vorsicht, beste Sicherheit: own care, best safety.

This is another site in Burbach, where an old iron factory is being redeveloped as offices and warehouses.