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Interesting Swiss Videos from the late 80s and 90s
Here is my RhB video from the '80s https://vimeo.com/79676422 made at the time of the changeover from red to green. The very last part was the day before the 100 years RhB Celebrations at Posciavo. Gl
Here is my RhB video from the '80s https://vimeo.com/79676422 made at the time of the changeover from red to green. The very last part was the day before the 100 years RhB Celebrations at Posciavo. Gl
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GEX
Thanks, I didn't realise the composition had changed so much and that there were only 2 second class coaches Glyn
Thanks, I didn't realise the composition had changed so much and that there were only 2 second class coaches Glyn
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glyn.jones
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GEX
Hi, I see that the GEX is at present running with the service car bar end facing the two Ist class coaches whereas for the last few years it always faced the three 2nd class coaches. Is there any reas
Hi, I see that the GEX is at present running with the service car bar end facing the two Ist class coaches whereas for the last few years it always faced the three 2nd class coaches. Is there any reas
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RhB x99407
Here is a photo from the SRS Facebook Group. Glyn
Here is a photo from the SRS Facebook Group. Glyn
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glyn.jones
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Absence of Tail Lights on the RhB
Hi, Someone asked why the RhB do not have tail lamps on the rear of their trains during my presentation at last nights Swiss Railways Society "Zoom" meeting. Searching various forums turned up the fol
Hi, Someone asked why the RhB do not have tail lamps on the rear of their trains during my presentation at last nights Swiss Railways Society "Zoom" meeting. Searching various forums turned up the fol
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RhB : Bernina Gem 4/4
Hi, I have a photo I took in 2005 in Poschiavo of the Bernina Express being hauled by Gem 801 and Abe 4/4 44 heading to Pontersina with 801 leading. Regards, Glyn
Hi, I have a photo I took in 2005 in Poschiavo of the Bernina Express being hauled by Gem 801 and Abe 4/4 44 heading to Pontersina with 801 leading. Regards, Glyn
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Vintage Swiss rail video from 1989
For those that haven't seen it, this is my RhB Video from 1987 and 1989. The very last part was filmed in Poschiavo on the Friday before the 100 years RhB celebrations and the station staff were almos
For those that haven't seen it, this is my RhB Video from 1987 and 1989. The very last part was filmed in Poschiavo on the Friday before the 100 years RhB celebrations and the station staff were almos
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Infrastructure Questions
A member of the Swiss Railways Society has asked: Are the standard dimensions for infrastructure on the Swiss railway network, or for its constituent operators, published anywhere? I'm referring to th
A member of the Swiss Railways Society has asked: Are the standard dimensions for infrastructure on the Swiss railway network, or for its constituent operators, published anywhere? I'm referring to th
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Books on the RhB in English
No but the new Swiss Independent Railways book has 30 pages devoted to RhB electric locos. Glyn
No but the new Swiss Independent Railways book has 30 pages devoted to RhB electric locos. Glyn
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SBB Booklets
At one time the Swiss Railways Society used to give members a free copy with one of the editions of their magazine "Swiss Express". Glyn [please delete old messages when answering]
At one time the Swiss Railways Society used to give members a free copy with one of the editions of their magazine "Swiss Express". Glyn [please delete old messages when answering]
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Furka
I must agree with Markus, lovely to have the information, but if you don't want to check the translation, please put the original up as well, then we can always do it ourselves. Glyn
I must agree with Markus, lovely to have the information, but if you don't want to check the translation, please put the original up as well, then we can always do it ourselves. Glyn
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Zurich Tram network & ticket
In my case the card was authorised by my Visa card provider. We traced the transaction through and it was rejected before it got to my card provider. This happened to two different Visa Card providers
In my case the card was authorised by my Visa card provider. We traced the transaction through and it was rejected before it got to my card provider. This happened to two different Visa Card providers
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Zurich Tram network & ticket
I had a similar problem trying to buy Saver Day Passes from the SBB app. I tried two different Visa cards with no success but with a MasterCard there was no problem. Glyn
I had a similar problem trying to buy Saver Day Passes from the SBB app. I tried two different Visa cards with no success but with a MasterCard there was no problem. Glyn
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Bruenig Line
Hi, The Swiss Railways Society is preparing the draft for the revised edition of the Swiss Travel Guide on the Bernese Oberland. There is a reference to the old military sidings off the Bruenig line a
Hi, The Swiss Railways Society is preparing the draft for the revised edition of the Swiss Travel Guide on the Bernese Oberland. There is a reference to the old military sidings off the Bruenig line a
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RhB station chime
There is a link from the Filisur webcam site. Glyn
There is a link from the Filisur webcam site. Glyn
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(No subject)
I have been asked this question by one of our USA based SRS members, does anybody know if there was a full size model made. I assume he is of course talking about a Ge 6/6 II. "In regards to the RhB G
I have been asked this question by one of our USA based SRS members, does anybody know if there was a full size model made. I assume he is of course talking about a Ge 6/6 II. "In regards to the RhB G
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Vivirais Railway, France
[quoting repaired by the moderator!] Well try this one: <https://www.facebook.com/Association.SGVA/>
[quoting repaired by the moderator!] Well try this one: <https://www.facebook.com/Association.SGVA/>
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Vivirais Railway, France
Hi, If you have access to Facebook have a look at: <https://www.facebook.com/Association.SGVA/photos/a.815665008469751.10737418 42.324671100902480/1389755287727384/?type=3&theater> I can't read the nu
Hi, If you have access to Facebook have a look at: <https://www.facebook.com/Association.SGVA/photos/a.815665008469751.10737418 42.324671100902480/1389755287727384/?type=3&theater> I can't read the nu
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Filisur webcam
Hi, I think there are server problems but it is working again now for me. Last updated at 18:02 Glyn ________________________________ Sent: 08 March 2017 16:59 To: SwissRail@... Subject: R
Hi, I think there are server problems but it is working again now for me. Last updated at 18:02 Glyn ________________________________ Sent: 08 March 2017 16:59 To: SwissRail@... Subject: R
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Albula Tunnel Spoil
[repaired message] Hi Don, Start with this one and follow plenty of links from this one: <https://www.rhb.ch/en/company/projects-dossiers/rebuilding-of-the-albula-tunnel/aktuelles/detailansicht-aktuel
[repaired message] Hi Don, Start with this one and follow plenty of links from this one: <https://www.rhb.ch/en/company/projects-dossiers/rebuilding-of-the-albula-tunnel/aktuelles/detailansicht-aktuel
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