An ABe 8/12 "Allegra" unit of Rhätische Bahn hauls the Bernina Express from Chur to Tirano on this spectacular (and confusing) section of the Albula line between Bergün and Preda. Three loops and four valley crossings over the Albula river were necessary here to keep the grade moderate.
Tags: RhB Rhaetian Railways Rhätische Bahn ABe 8/12 Allegra Albula Bernina Express EMU Triebwagen Electric Railway narrow gauge Red Viaduct Snow Mountains
The former RhB R 12 steam rotary has only recently been restored and returned to working order. While the restoration was mostly a private project of Martin Horat, it is now operated under the umbrella of the Dampfbahn Furka Bergstrecke. It's intended use is to clear snow in spring when reopening the line, but of course it's also great for putting up a show mid-winter for photographers. In this photo it is clearing the flat section from Realp towards the Furka pass, pushed by HG 3/4 nr. 4. The rotary is self-propelled, but only for shunting purposes. It is equipped with a cogwheel for braking only, which allows it to be used on the rack sections of the line.
El 18 2262 hauls its Regiontog from Bergen to Oslo across the shallow waters of the Ustevatnet. Pictured between Haugastøl and Ustaoset, Norway.
Tags: Vy Vygruppen El 18 Regiontog Train Railway Electric Passenger Ustevatnet Dam Railroad YBSNature21 2262
Saturday, the day after the heavy snowfall, had some great weather in store for eastern Switzerland. In this photo taken near Maienfeld, a RABe 511 "KISS" is headed to Chur as RE Zürich - Chur.
Tags: Snow Mountains RABe 511 Stadler KISS EMU Multiple Unit RE RegioExpress Maienfeld Train Electric Passenger
The unusual amount of snow we got in the last two days was pretty difficult for the railways. Many lines in the alps were closed due to the danger of avalanches, and around here many trains were late, and for a while the S-Bahn Zurich operated on the principle "never mind the schedule, we just take whatever train we have and leave whenever we can". On friday afternoon the situation had mostly stabilized, and Twindexx RABe 502 402 was rushing towards Zurich on an IR 13 service ca. 6 minutes behind schedule.
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