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Wedge view of Milan Central Station |
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Milan Central station certainly is imposing. The station opened in 1938 and was designed by architect Ulisse Stacchini, whose design was modeled after Washington Union Station. The station, which was supposed to be rather simple, kept changing and became more and more complex and majestic, especially when Benito Mussolini became Prime Minister who wanted the station to represent the power of the Fascist regime. |
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10/4/2023 Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:14 PM |
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Milano, IT |
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Jay Epstein |
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Side view of Milan Central Station |
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Milan Central station certainly is imposing. The station opened in 1938 and was designed by architect Ulisse Stacchini, whose design was modeled after Washington Union Station. The station, which was supposed to be rather simple, kept changing and became more and more complex and majestic, especially when Benito Mussolini became Prime Minister who wanted the station to represent the power of the Fascist regime. |
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10/4/2023 Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:18 PM |
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Milano, IT |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Night on Via Vetruvio |
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A Peter Whitt designed tram from the twenties makes its way down Via Vetruvio. |
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10/4/2023 Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:22 PM |
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Milano, IT |
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Jay Epstein |
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Untitled |
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10/4/2023 Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:27 PM |
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Milano, IT |
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Jay Epstein |
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Vintage tram on Via Vetruvio |
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Milan still uses Peter Whitt designed, Italian made trams from the twenties. |
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10/4/2023 Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:31 PM |
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Milano, IT |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Lecco Freight Yard |
Description: |
A Siemens Vectron locomotive can be seen on the right. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:36 PM |
Location: |
Lecco , IT |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Departing Lecco |
Description: |
Departing Lecco for Tirano we see an ETR 425 and a "Rock" type EMU. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:40 PM |
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Lecco , IT |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Arrival at Tirano |
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At Tirano we had tight connection to the Bernina Line train to St Moritz, Switzerland. Luckily the other station was across the street! |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:45 PM |
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Tirano , IT |
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Jay Epstein |
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Departing Tirano for St Moritz |
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We are now on the meter gauge Rhaetian Railway heading for the famed Bernina Pass in Switzerland. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:48 PM |
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Tirano , IT |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Trenord E.464 Locomotive |
Description: |
This engine had powered our train from Milan. Trenord is a railway company which is responsible for the operation of regional passenger trains in Lombardy. The company was established by the two main railway companies in Lombardy, Trenitalia and Ferrovie Nord Milano (FNM), to manage train operations in the region. The equity is equally divided between the two companies.(info from Wikipedia) |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:52 PM |
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Tirano , IT |
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Jay Epstein |
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Small switcher, big car |
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A small type 245.21 diesel contrasts with a large "Habbiillns" type car (basically a boxcar). Tirano has a small freight yard used to serve the San Pellegrino plant located about 22 miles to the north. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:51:57 PM |
Location: |
Tirano , IT |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
RhB Tirano Station switcher |
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The Rhätische Bahn (RhB) uses this diminutive type Tm 2/2 II diesel to switch their Tirano station. Seen from the train departing for St Moritz. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:03 PM |
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Tirano , IT |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Looking down Via Elvezia |
Description: |
Shortly after departing the Tirano station the meter gauge Bernina Line passes right through the center of Tirano. Seen from the last car of the train. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:08 PM |
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Tirano , IT |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Climbing out of Italy |
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Our train to Tirano climbs out of Tirano, Italy for Switzerland. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:14 PM |
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Tirano , IT |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Approaching the Border |
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Our train to St Moritz approaches the Italian/ Swiss border. The building in the lower middle is the border check for the road. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:18 PM |
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Tirano , IT |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Departing Campocologno |
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Our train departs Campocologno and crosses Via Cantonale. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:23 PM |
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Campocologno, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Crossing the Via Cantonale |
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Our train departs Campocologno and crosses Via Cantonale. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:27 PM |
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Campocologno, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Campocologno freight yard |
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The RhB operates this small freight transfer yard in Campocologno. Some tank cars and a small diesel switcher can be seen. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:31 PM |
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Campocologno, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Approaching the Brusio Spiral |
Description: |
The Brusio sprial viaduct is a single-track nine-arched stone spiral railway viaduct on the Bernina Railway. It was opened on July 1st 1908. The viaduct is 360 ft long, has a horizontal radius of curvature of 230 ft, a longitudinal slope of 7 percent, and is made up of nine spans, each 33 ft in length. (info from Wikipedia) |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:35 PM |
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Brusio, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Starting up the Brusio Sprial |
Description: |
The Brusio sprial viaduct is a single-track nine-arched stone spiral railway viaduct on the Bernina Railway. It was opened on July 1st 1908. The viaduct is 360 ft long, has a horizontal radius of curvature of 230 ft, a longitudinal slope of 7 percent, and is made up of nine spans, each 33 ft in length. (info from Wikipedia) |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:39 PM |
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Brusio, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Starting onto the Brusio Sprial Viaduct |
Description: |
The Brusio sprial viaduct is a single-track nine-arched stone spiral railway viaduct on the Bernina Railway. It was opened on July 1st 1908. The viaduct is 360 ft long, has a horizontal radius of curvature of 230 ft, a longitudinal slope of 7 percent, and is made up of nine spans, each 33 ft in length. (info from Wikipedia) |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:43 PM |
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Brusio, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Looking down where we came from |
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Here we ee the track we came from ater finishing the Brusio sprial. The Brusio sprial viaduct is a single-track nine-arched stone spiral railway viaduct on the Bernina Railway. It was opened on July 1st 1908. The viaduct is 360 ft long, has a horizontal radius of curvature of 230 ft, a longitudinal slope of 7 percent, and is made up of nine spans, each 33 ft in length. (info from Wikipedia) |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:47 PM |
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Brusio, CH |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Looking back on the Brusio Sprial |
Description: |
The Brusio sprial viaduct is a single-track nine-arched stone spiral railway viaduct on the Bernina Railway. It was opened on July 1st 1908. The viaduct is 360 ft long, has a horizontal radius of curvature of 230 ft, a longitudinal slope of 7 percent, and is made up of nine spans, each 33 ft in length. (info from Wikipedia) |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:51 PM |
Location: |
Brusio, CH |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Brusio sprial overview |
Description: |
The Brusio sprial viaduct is a single-track nine-arched stone spiral railway viaduct on the Bernina Railway. It was opened on July 1st 1908. The viaduct is 360 ft long, has a horizontal radius of curvature of 230 ft, a longitudinal slope of 7 percent, and is made up of nine spans, each 33 ft in length. (info from Wikipedia) |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:54 PM |
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Brusio, CH |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Bernina Express coming down |
Description: |
We come to a halt at Brusio for a staion stop and to meet the Bernina Express. The Bernina express is a sightseeing train on the line featuring panorama cars and an audio guide. We were on the local train which was not only cheaper but the windows in the cars opened, a much better experience for railfans I think. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:59 PM |
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Brusio, CH |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Meeting the Bernina Express at Brusio |
Description: |
We come to a halt at Brusio for a staion stop and to meet the Bernina Express. The Bernina express is a sightseeing train on the line featuring panorama cars and an audio guide. We were on the local train which was not only cheaper but the windows in the cars opened, a much better experience for railfans I think. Powering the train is a type ABe 4/4 III motor car from the late eighties. This turned out to be one of the last days these were in regular operation. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:06 PM |
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Brusio, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Looking back toward Brusio |
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In the center of the picture the Tirano bound Bernina Express approaches the spiral viaduct. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:10 PM |
Location: |
Brusio, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Scenic,Station |
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37 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Cruising along Highway 29 |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:16 PM |
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Miralago, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Another shot along Highway 29 |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:20 PM |
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Miralago, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Winding along Lago di Poschiavo |
Description: |
Powering our train is an ABe 8/12 "Allegra" type EMU built by Stadler in starting in 2010. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:25 PM |
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Miralago, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
A view of our coach on the Bernina Line |
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We were in standard second class coach that by virtue of being at the end of the train was nearly empty. Note the opened windows. Everyone in the car had a great time running from side to side grabbing pictures of all the amazing sights. Definitely a bucket list item for any railfan. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:28 PM |
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Poschiavo, CH |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
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RollingStock,Passenger |
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Title: |
Poschiavo maintainence depot |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:32 PM |
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Poschiavo, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
MOW vehicle at Poschiavo |
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Despite being narrow gauge the track of the RhB is as good as any other railway in Switzerland. The Denver and Rio Grande narrow gauge it is not! |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:36 PM |
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Poschiavo, CH |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
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Yard |
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Title: |
Meeting another regional train at Poschiavo |
Description: |
Like our train, this one is powered by an ABe 8/12 "Allegra" type EMU built by Stadler in starting in 2010. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:40 PM |
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Poschiavo, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Climbing out of Poschiavo |
Description: |
After Poschiavo starts the real limb with grades of up to 7%. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:45 PM |
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Poschiavo, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Clmbing the grade towards Alp Grum |
Description: |
This section of the line features multiple 180 degree turns, tunnels, bridges and grades of up to 7%. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:49 PM |
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Cadera, CH |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
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Tunnel,Bridge,Passenger,Action |
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26 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Meet at the quaint Cadera Station |
Description: |
Here we met the Tirano bound Bernina Express. Cadera is located at an elevation of 4,537 ft. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:53 PM |
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Cadera, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Meeting the Bernina Express at Cadera |
Description: |
We come to a halt at Cadera for a staion stop and to meet the Bernina Express. The Bernina Express is a sightseeing train on the line featuring panorama cars and an audio guide. We were on the local train which was not only cheaper but the windows in the cars opened,#a much better experience for railfans I think. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:57 PM |
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Cadera, CH |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Departing for Tirano |
Description: |
The Bernina Express departs Cadera for Tirano after meeting out northbound train. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:54:03 PM |
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Cadera, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Passenger,Action |
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Title: |
Heading for Cavaglia |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:54:07 PM |
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Cadera, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Meet at Cavaglia |
Description: |
At Cavaglia we meet a Tirano bound regional train. To the left are some stored open air observation cars. Cavaglia sits at an elevation of 5,551 ft. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:30:53 PM |
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Cavaglia, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Open air car at Cavaglia |
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I seem to recall reading that these cars have been stored due to afety reason. It's too bad as they would be a great way to view the Bernina Line. Cavaglia sits at an elevation of 5,551 ft. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:30:58 PM |
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Cavaglia, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Navigating the Pila Viaduct and snowshed |
Description: |
Our train rounds the rather interesting viaduct and snowshed combo at Pila. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:03 PM |
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Cavaglia, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Looking back at the Pila Viaduct and Snowshed |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:06 PM |
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Cavaglia, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Scenic,Bridge |
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Title: |
Climbing above the clouds |
Description: |
Looking back into the valley as we continue to climb towards Alp Grüm. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:10 PM |
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Cavaglia, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Railway in the Clouds |
Description: |
Looking back into the valley from almost in the clouds as we continue to climb towards Alp Grüm. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:14 PM |
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Cavaglia, CH |
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Jay Epstein |
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27 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
View from the Lower Palü Showshed |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:19 PM |
Location: |
Alp Gr¿¦m, CH |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
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Title: |
Arriving at Alp Grüm |
Description: |
Alp Grüm sits at an elevation of 6,860 ft. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:24 PM |
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Alp Gr¿¦m, CH |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
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Station,Passenger,Track |
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22 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Winding along Lago Bianco |
Description: |
Lago Bianco is a actually a reservoir created by two dams. It sits at an elevation of 7,329 ft. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:29 PM |
Location: |
Ospizio Bernina, CH |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
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29 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
In an Alien Landscape |
Description: |
Being at 7,329 ft and above the tree line the landscape along Lago Bianco is almost alien like. |
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10/5/2023 Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:33 PM |
Location: |
Ospizio Bernina, CH |
Author: |
Jay Epstein |
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Scenic,Passenger,Action |
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24 Comments: 0 |
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