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RhB Alp Grum webcam
http://viewer2:viewer2@...?action=getSnapshot&channel=2 Looking at this webcam recently there appears to be some construction of mains electricity power lines on t
http://viewer2:viewer2@...?action=getSnapshot&channel=2 Looking at this webcam recently there appears to be some construction of mains electricity power lines on t
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Zentralbahn take over the MIB (KWO)
I have an album on Flickr of Helvetia Charters tour to the KWO power station in 2009. https://www.flickr.com/photos/22097570@N05/albums/72157617254409503 Steve.
I have an album on Flickr of Helvetia Charters tour to the KWO power station in 2009. https://www.flickr.com/photos/22097570@N05/albums/72157617254409503 Steve.
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Zentralbahn take over the MIB (KWO)
After talks between the two companies it has been agreed that Zentralbahn will take over the running of the railway from the 1st January 2021. The KWO which owns the railway were wanting to off load t
After talks between the two companies it has been agreed that Zentralbahn will take over the running of the railway from the 1st January 2021. The KWO which owns the railway were wanting to off load t
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Books on the RhB in English
Try this link. https://swissrailsoc.org.uk/shop/ Steve.
Try this link. https://swissrailsoc.org.uk/shop/ Steve.
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stephenhorobin
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SBB Booklets
Does anyone remember the free booklets available from SBB stations? One listed trains you could sit next to the driver. The other listed historical trains which worked limited mainly freight services.
Does anyone remember the free booklets available from SBB stations? One listed trains you could sit next to the driver. The other listed historical trains which worked limited mainly freight services.
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Border crossing
The reason is some places retain their German names is that are or were in the Department of Alsace which historically is a Germanic region with its own recognised dialect. Also of interest in this ar
The reason is some places retain their German names is that are or were in the Department of Alsace which historically is a Germanic region with its own recognised dialect. Also of interest in this ar
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SZU Locomotive away day
As I was passing through Yverdon les Bains last week I saw a SZU locomotive in the yard. I am correct in assuming that it could have been delivering wagons for maintenance. Sadly when passing by later
As I was passing through Yverdon les Bains last week I saw a SZU locomotive in the yard. I am correct in assuming that it could have been delivering wagons for maintenance. Sadly when passing by later
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Foot Ex: FC Young Boys( Bern) V Luzern 12/08/18
Hinfahrt: Bern ab: 13.22 Burgdorf ab: 13.38 Herzogenbuchsee ab: 13.50 Langenthal ab: 13.56 Luzern an: 14.47 Rückfahrt: Luzern ab: 18.25 Langenthal an: 19.05 Herzogenbuchsee: 19.12 Burgdorf an: 19.25 B
Hinfahrt: Bern ab: 13.22 Burgdorf ab: 13.38 Herzogenbuchsee ab: 13.50 Langenthal ab: 13.56 Luzern an: 14.47 Rückfahrt: Luzern ab: 18.25 Langenthal an: 19.05 Herzogenbuchsee: 19.12 Burgdorf an: 19.25 B
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Schynigge Platte Bahn 125 Years
This weekend will see that start of the 125th anniversary year of the SPB. Dampflok No5 will work on the following days. Details from the Jungfrau Bahn website: Saturday 16 June, 14 July, 28 July, 4 A
This weekend will see that start of the 125th anniversary year of the SPB. Dampflok No5 will work on the following days. Details from the Jungfrau Bahn website: Saturday 16 June, 14 July, 28 July, 4 A
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RHB 10th anniversary UNESCO Membership
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of UNESCO membership there will be an event based on the line Samaden to Pontresina over the weekend of 9th & 10th June with all available historic stock out and runn
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of UNESCO membership there will be an event based on the line Samaden to Pontresina over the weekend of 9th & 10th June with all available historic stock out and runn
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St Legier VD Photo Spot Ruined
Anyone familiar with the meadow by St Legier Gare on the MVR line to Blonay will be disappointed to learn that construction is taking place in the centre of the meadow ruining a favourite photo spot!
Anyone familiar with the meadow by St Legier Gare on the MVR line to Blonay will be disappointed to learn that construction is taking place in the centre of the meadow ruining a favourite photo spot!
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RhB Visitor Card Validity
There are visitor cards giving a wide area of free travel in the Davos/Klosters area and also one for the upper Engadine. Click on the tourist offices websites Steve
There are visitor cards giving a wide area of free travel in the Davos/Klosters area and also one for the upper Engadine. Click on the tourist offices websites Steve
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Live Webcam Zurich Hbf (Europallee)
Just found this webcam it's very distracting! http://webcam.europaallee.ch/ http://webcam.europaallee.ch/ Steve.
Just found this webcam it's very distracting! http://webcam.europaallee.ch/ http://webcam.europaallee.ch/ Steve.
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Simplon Car Shuttle
On 4th October 11200 was working the shuttle. The passenger coach was scruffy and dirty and occupied by myself and a few railway staff! I stayed at the Hotel Bergsonne, Eggerberg. Cheap and cheerful w
On 4th October 11200 was working the shuttle. The passenger coach was scruffy and dirty and occupied by myself and a few railway staff! I stayed at the Hotel Bergsonne, Eggerberg. Cheap and cheerful w
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Funicular Amsteg to Bristen
Due to a landslip the mountain road to Bristen a community above the Reuss Valley has been inaccessible apart from on foot and by helicopter. The funicular of the power company in Amsteg has been retu
Due to a landslip the mountain road to Bristen a community above the Reuss Valley has been inaccessible apart from on foot and by helicopter. The funicular of the power company in Amsteg has been retu
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railway anniversaries 2017 switzerland
That's brilliant. Thank you very much.
That's brilliant. Thank you very much.
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railway anniversaries 2017 switzerland
Has anyone got a list or know of a link to one. Previously www.bahnonline.ch http://www.bahnonline.ch have published one but I have not seen it for this year yet. Steve.
Has anyone got a list or know of a link to one. Previously www.bahnonline.ch http://www.bahnonline.ch have published one but I have not seen it for this year yet. Steve.
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Swiss Queries
I believe that the railcar 11 is used for the cinema (Kino) trains through the Weissenstein Tunnel on the tracks of the former SMB now BLS line. I have oft wondered how this service works perhaps some
I believe that the railcar 11 is used for the cinema (Kino) trains through the Weissenstein Tunnel on the tracks of the former SMB now BLS line. I have oft wondered how this service works perhaps some
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Gottardo 2016 Rare Track?
I Should have said that the 07.40 and 08.40 were the only two direct trains to Rynach from Zurich HB there are also trains from Bern at 07.22 and 08.22 these run via Lenburg, Wohlen and the curve at R
I Should have said that the 07.40 and 08.40 were the only two direct trains to Rynach from Zurich HB there are also trains from Bern at 07.22 and 08.22 these run via Lenburg, Wohlen and the curve at R
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Gottardo 2016 Rare Track?
I notice the Basel to Biasca extra trains which depart at 07.00 and 08.00 show no stops between Frick and Brunnen. I presume that these must run via the Brugg avoider and the North to South connection
I notice the Basel to Biasca extra trains which depart at 07.00 and 08.00 show no stops between Frick and Brunnen. I presume that these must run via the Brugg avoider and the North to South connection
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