Rail Grinder in the Snow

Here, a Bombardier Rail Grinder coasts by my house on its approach to Eichendorff Platz. It snowed the night before, leaving this lovely blanket on the ground and trees. It's very rare for Heidelberg to get transformed into such a winter wonderland. It's in the Rhein valley, and this part of Germany is known for its mild winters which facilitate the prosperity of the German wine industry. After taking this picture, I shoveled my sidewalk and my landlady's driveway.