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By:Jay Epstein
Dates:9/30/2023 - 10/7/2023
Album Info:Train photos of my 2023 trip to Germany, Italy and Switzerland. This was not a train watching trip but many trains were seen and ridden. The highlight was probably hanging out the window taking pictures along the narrow gauge Rhätische Bahn network in Switzerland over the Bernina and Albula lines.
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Wedge view of Milan Central Station
Title:  Wedge view of Milan Central Station
Description:  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.
Photo Date:  10/4/2023  Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:14 PM
Location:  Milano, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
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Side view of Milan Central Station
Title:  Side view of Milan Central Station
Description:  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.
Photo Date:  10/4/2023  Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:18 PM
Location:  Milano, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
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Night on Via Vetruvio
Title:  Night on Via Vetruvio
Description:  A Peter Whitt designed tram from the twenties makes its way down Via Vetruvio.
Photo Date:  10/4/2023  Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:22 PM
Location:  Milano, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Night,Transit,Action
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Untitled
Title:  Untitled
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/4/2023  Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:27 PM
Location:  Milano, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Vintage tram on Via Vetruvio
Title:  Vintage tram on Via Vetruvio
Description:  Milan still uses Peter Whitt designed, Italian made trams from the twenties.
Photo Date:  10/4/2023  Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:31 PM
Location:  Milano, IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Night,Transit,Action
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Lecco Freight Yard
Title:  Lecco Freight Yard
Description:  A Siemens Vectron locomotive can be seen on the right.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:36 PM
Location:  Lecco , IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
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Departing Lecco
Title:  Departing Lecco
Description:  Departing Lecco for Tirano we see an ETR 425 and a "Rock" type EMU.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:40 PM
Location:  Lecco , IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Arrival at Tirano
Title:  Arrival at Tirano
Description:  At Tirano we had tight connection to the Bernina Line train to St Moritz, Switzerland. Luckily the other station was across the street!
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:45 PM
Location:  Tirano , IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Departing Tirano for St Moritz
Title:  Departing Tirano for St Moritz
Description:  We are now on the meter gauge Rhaetian Railway heading for the famed Bernina Pass in Switzerland.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:48 PM
Location:  Tirano , IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Station
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Trenord E.464 Locomotive
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)
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/16/2023 5:54:52 PM
Location:  Tirano , IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Small switcher, big car
Title:  Small switcher, big car
Description:  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.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:51:57 PM
Location:  Tirano , IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
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RhB Tirano Station switcher
Title:  RhB Tirano Station switcher
Description:  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.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:03 PM
Location:  Tirano , IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard,Action
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Looking down Via Elvezia
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.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:08 PM
Location:  Tirano , IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Track
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Climbing out of Italy
Title:  Climbing out of Italy
Description:  Our train to Tirano climbs out of Tirano, Italy for Switzerland.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:14 PM
Location:  Tirano , IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Approaching the Border
Title:  Approaching the Border
Description:  Our train to St Moritz approaches the Italian/ Swiss border. The building in the lower middle is the border check for the road.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:18 PM
Location:  Tirano , IT
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Departing Campocologno
Title:  Departing Campocologno
Description:  Our train departs Campocologno and crosses Via Cantonale.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:23 PM
Location:  Campocologno, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Crossing the Via Cantonale
Title:  Crossing the Via Cantonale
Description:  Our train departs Campocologno and crosses Via Cantonale.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:27 PM
Location:  Campocologno, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Campocologno freight yard
Title:  Campocologno freight yard
Description:  The RhB operates this small freight transfer yard in Campocologno. Some tank cars and a small diesel switcher can be seen.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:31 PM
Location:  Campocologno, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
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Approaching the Brusio Spiral
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)
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:35 PM
Location:  Brusio, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
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Starting up the Brusio Sprial
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)
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:39 PM
Location:  Brusio, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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Starting onto the Brusio Sprial Viaduct
Title:  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)
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:43 PM
Location:  Brusio, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
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Looking down where we came from
Title:  Looking down where we came from
Description:  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)
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:47 PM
Location:  Brusio, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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Looking back on the Brusio Sprial
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)
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:51 PM
Location:  Brusio, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Track
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Brusio sprial overview
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)
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:54 PM
Location:  Brusio, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Track
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Bernina Express coming down
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.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:52:59 PM
Location:  Brusio, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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Meeting the Bernina Express at Brusio
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.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:06 PM
Location:  Brusio, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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Looking back toward Brusio
Title:  Looking back toward Brusio
Description:  In the center of the picture the Tirano bound Bernina Express approaches the spiral viaduct.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:10 PM
Location:  Brusio, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Station
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Cruising along Highway 29
Title:  Cruising along Highway 29
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:16 PM
Location:  Miralago, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Another shot along Highway 29
Title:  Another shot along Highway 29
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:20 PM
Location:  Miralago, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Winding along Lago di Poschiavo
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.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:25 PM
Location:  Miralago, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
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A view of our coach on the Bernina Line
Title:  A view of our coach on the Bernina Line
Description:  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.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:28 PM
Location:  Poschiavo, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Passenger
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Poschiavo maintainence depot
Title:  Poschiavo maintainence depot
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:32 PM
Location:  Poschiavo, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
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MOW vehicle at Poschiavo
Title:  MOW vehicle at Poschiavo
Description:  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!
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:36 PM
Location:  Poschiavo, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
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Meeting another regional train at Poschiavo
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.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:40 PM
Location:  Poschiavo, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Climbing out of Poschiavo
Title:  Climbing out of Poschiavo
Description:  After Poschiavo starts the real limb with grades of up to 7%.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:45 PM
Location:  Poschiavo, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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Clmbing the grade towards Alp Grum
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%.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:49 PM
Location:  Cadera, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Bridge,Passenger,Action
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Meet at the quaint Cadera Station
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.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:53 PM
Location:  Cadera, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
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Meeting the Bernina Express at Cadera
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.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:53:57 PM
Location:  Cadera, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Departing for Tirano
Title:  Departing for Tirano
Description:  The Bernina Express departs Cadera for Tirano after meeting out northbound train.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:54:03 PM
Location:  Cadera, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Heading for Cavaglia
Title:  Heading for Cavaglia
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/17/2023 8:54:07 PM
Location:  Cadera, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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Meet at Cavaglia
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.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:30:53 PM
Location:  Cavaglia, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Open air car at Cavaglia
Title:  Open air car at Cavaglia
Description:  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.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:30:58 PM
Location:  Cavaglia, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Navigating the Pila Viaduct and snowshed
Title:  Navigating the Pila Viaduct and snowshed
Description:  Our train rounds the rather interesting viaduct and snowshed combo at Pila.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:03 PM
Location:  Cavaglia, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
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Looking back at the Pila Viaduct and Snowshed
Title:  Looking back at the Pila Viaduct and Snowshed
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:06 PM
Location:  Cavaglia, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge
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Climbing above the clouds
Title:  Climbing above the clouds
Description:  Looking back into the valley as we continue to climb towards Alp Grüm.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:10 PM
Location:  Cavaglia, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Railway in the Clouds
Title:  Railway in the Clouds
Description:  Looking back into the valley from almost in the clouds as we continue to climb towards Alp Grüm.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:14 PM
Location:  Cavaglia, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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View from the Lower Palü Showshed
Title:  View from the Lower Palü Showshed
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:19 PM
Location:  Alp Gr¿¦m, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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Arriving at Alp Grüm
Title:  Arriving at Alp Grüm
Description:  Alp Grüm sits at an elevation of 6,860 ft.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:24 PM
Location:  Alp Gr¿¦m, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
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Winding along Lago Bianco
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.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:29 PM
Location:  Ospizio Bernina, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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In an Alien Landscape
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.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:33 PM
Location:  Ospizio Bernina, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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