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Viewing Album:  2023 Europe Trip to Germany, Italy and Switzerland
 
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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Another view of Ge 4/4 III #643 at St Moritz
Title:  Another view of Ge 4/4 III #643 at St Moritz
Description:  Seen powering the hourly express train to Chur.
Photo Date:  10/6/2023  Upload Date: 11/5/2023 2:11:51 PM
Location:  St. Moritz, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Into the Light
Title:  Into the Light
Description:  The Glacier Express exits the short tunnel outside of St. Moritz station.
Photo Date:  10/6/2023  Upload Date: 11/5/2023 2:12:01 PM
Location:  St. Moritz, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Signal,Passenger,Action
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Ge 4/4 II #613 leads the Glacier Express into St. Moritz
Title:  Ge 4/4 II #613 leads the Glacier Express into St. Moritz
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/6/2023  Upload Date: 11/5/2023 2:12:11 PM
Location:  St. Moritz, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Glint Hour at St. Moritz
Title:  Glint Hour at St. Moritz
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/6/2023  Upload Date: 11/5/2023 2:12:25 PM
Location:  St. Moritz, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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A new Capricorn EMU departs St, Moritz
Title:  A new Capricorn EMU departs St, Moritz
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/6/2023  Upload Date: 11/5/2023 2:12:35 PM
Location:  St. Moritz, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Capircorn EMU #3123 departs St. Moritz
Title:  Capircorn EMU #3123 departs St. Moritz
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/6/2023  Upload Date: 11/5/2023 2:12:42 PM
Location:  St. Moritz, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Signal,Passenger,Action
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Into the Tunnel
Title:  Into the Tunnel
Description:  A Capricorn EMU departs St. Moritz.
Photo Date:  10/6/2023  Upload Date: 11/5/2023 2:12:48 PM
Location:  St. Moritz, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Signal,Passenger,Action
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Disappearing
Title:  Disappearing
Description:  A train disappears around the bend as it departs St. Moritz.
Photo Date:  10/6/2023  Upload Date: 11/5/2023 2:12:54 PM
Location:  St. Moritz, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Signal,Passenger,Action
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Ge 4/4 III #648 departs St Moritz
Title:  Ge 4/4 III #648 departs St Moritz
Description:  The train is departing for Chur. To the top right can be seen the 8,051 ft tall Muottas Muragl which we were at earlier in the day.
Photo Date:  10/6/2023  Upload Date: 11/5/2023 2:13:03 PM
Location:  St. Moritz, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Signal,Passenger,Action
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Ge 4/4 III #648 pushes a train out of St. Moritz
Title:  Ge 4/4 III #648 pushes a train out of St. Moritz
Description:  The train is departing for Chur.
Photo Date:  10/6/2023  Upload Date: 11/5/2023 2:13:10 PM
Location:  St. Moritz, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Signal,Passenger,Action
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Views:  28   Comments: 0
Rounding the Landwasser Viaduct
Title:  Rounding the Landwasser Viaduct
Description:  Looking towards the front of the train as we cross the famed Landwassser Viaduct. This curved, stone arch viaduct is 446 ft long, 213 ft high and was built from 1901 to 1902.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:24:41 PM
Location:  Filisur, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
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Reaching the end of the Landwasser Viaduct
Title:  Reaching the end of the Landwasser Viaduct
Description:  Looking towards the front of the train as we cross the famed Landwassser Viaduct. This curved, stone arch viaduct is 446 ft long, 213 ft high and was built from 1901 to 1902.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:24:52 PM
Location:  Filisur, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
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Looking back towards the Landwasser Tunnel
Title:  Looking back towards the Landwasser Tunnel
Description:  Crossing the Landwasser Viaduct we see the Landwasser Tunnel.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:25:01 PM
Location:  Filisur, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Tunnel,Bridge,Passenger,Action
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Crossing the Schmittentobel Viaduct
Title:  Crossing the Schmittentobel Viaduct
Description:  Looking towards the front of the train as we cross the Schmittentobel Viaduct. This stone arch viaduct is 449 ft long, 115 ft high and was built in 1902.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:25:11 PM
Location:  Filisur, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
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Starting across the Solis Viaduct
Title:  Starting across the Solis Viaduct
Description:  Looking towards the front of the train as we cross Solis Viaduct. This stone arch viaduct is 538 ft long, 292 ft high and was built in 1902.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:25:21 PM
Location:  Alvaschein, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Bridge,Passenger,Action
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Rounding a bend near Alvaschein
Title:  Rounding a bend near Alvaschein
Description:  Looking towards the front of the train as we make our way towards Chur.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:25:30 PM
Location:  Alvaschein, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
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Meet near Thusis
Title:  Meet near Thusis
Description:  As we descend into Thusis we meet a counterpart express train going from Chur to St. Moritz.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:25:38 PM
Location:  thusis, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
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Views:  27   Comments: 0
MOW equipment at Thusis
Title:  MOW equipment at Thusis
Description:  Next to the Thusis Station sits various pieces of RhB MOW equipment. The locomotive is a Type Tm 2/2 II built in 2002.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:25:44 PM
Location:  thusis, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
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MOW equipment at Thusis 2
Title:  MOW equipment at Thusis 2
Description:  Next to the Thusis Station sits various pieces of RhB MOW equipment. The locomotive closest to the camera is a Type Tmf 2/2 diesel from 1990. Behind is a Type Geaf 2/2 electric switcher built in 2020 by Stadler.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:25:51 PM
Location:  thusis, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
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Dual Gauge Track near Chur
Title:  Dual Gauge Track near Chur
Description:  On the RhB mainline south of Chur is a decent stretch of dual gauge track to serve industries in the area.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:25:59 PM
Location:  Chur, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Track,Action
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RhB Yard at Chur
Title:  RhB Yard at Chur
Description:  At Chur (the main change point between the Swiss standard gauge network and the Rhb) the RhB has a sizable coach yard.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:26:07 PM
Location:  Chur, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Yard
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Vintage RhB Equipment at Chur
Title:  Vintage RhB Equipment at Chur
Description:  At the RhB yard is a historic coach used on charters.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:26:13 PM
Location:  Chur, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
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Views:  27   Comments: 0
RhB Yard at Chur 2
Title:  RhB Yard at Chur 2
Description:  At Chur (the main change point between the Swiss standard gauge network and the Rhb) the RhB has a sizable coach yard.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:26:21 PM
Location:  Chur, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
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Views:  26   Comments: 0
Entering Chur
Title:  Entering Chur
Description:  We arrive at Chur to change to a standard gauge SBB train to Zurich.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:26:27 PM
Location:  Chur, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
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Mail Train at Chur
Title:  Mail Train at Chur
Description:  A short mail train is seen at the Chur station. It's hard to see but powering the train is an Re 4/4 electric.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:26:38 PM
Location:  Chur, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
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Austrian and Swiss Express Trains at Zurich
Title:  Austrian and Swiss Express Trains at Zurich
Description:  An Austrian "Railjet" train (right) sits next to an SBB "Giruno" EMU (left).
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:26:44 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Three trains on the buffers
Title:  Three trains on the buffers
Description:  Three trains stand at Zurch HB. From left to right: a RABDe 502.0 "Twindexx" express train EMU, a RABDe 500 tilting express train EMU, and a RABe 511.0 EMU for commuter trains.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:26:53 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Front of Zürich Hauptbahnhof
Title:  Front of Zürich Hauptbahnhof
Description:  Opened in 1871, Zürich Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Switzerland and the 4th busiest in Europe.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:27:04 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
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Views:  21   Comments: 0
Bombardier Flexity in front of Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Title:  Bombardier Flexity in front of Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Description:  Opened in 1871, Zürich Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Switzerland and the 4th busiest in Europe.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:27:11 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Transit,Passenger,Action
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Views:  21   Comments: 0
South side of Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Title:  South side of Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Description:  Opened in 1871, Zürich Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Switzerland and the 4th busiest in Europe. A tram is on the left and the statue on the right depicts Alfred Escher, a Swiss politician, business leader and railway pioneer.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:27:19 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Passenger
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Views:  27   Comments: 0
Bombardier Cobra tram on the Bahnhofstrasse
Title:  Bombardier Cobra tram on the Bahnhofstrasse
Description:  These trams were introduced in 2001. Bahnhofstrasse (railway station street) is the main shopping street in Zurich.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:27:31 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Passenger,Action
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Old Buildings, Modern Tram
Title:  Old Buildings, Modern Tram
Description:  A Bombardier Cobra tram glides along the many old buildings of Zurich. The Church is the Grossmünster, which opened in 1220.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:27:39 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Passenger,Action
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Tram 2000 on the Bahnhofstrasse
Title:  Tram 2000 on the Bahnhofstrasse
Description:  These trams were originally built from 1992 to 1993, then between 1999 and 2005 they were rebuilt with a third central low-floor section. Bahnhofstrasse (railway station street) is the main shopping street in Zurich.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:27:48 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Passenger,Action
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Views:  22   Comments: 0
Bombardier Flexity tram at Paradeplatz
Title:  Bombardier Flexity tram at Paradeplatz
Description:  Paradeplatz is known for being the center of the Swiss banking industry. The building in the background is the headquarters of Credit Suisse.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:28:03 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Passenger,Action
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Views:  25   Comments: 0
Bombardier Flexity tram at Bahnhofstrasse
Title:  Bombardier Flexity tram at Bahnhofstrasse
Description:  Bahnhofstrasse (railway station street) is the main shopping street in Zurich.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:28:13 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Passenger,Action
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Views:  27   Comments: 0
Bombardier Cobra tram glides down Lagerstrasse
Title:  Bombardier Cobra tram glides down Lagerstrasse
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:28:21 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Transit,Passenger,Action
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Views:  25   Comments: 0
RABDe 514 EMU at Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Title:  RABDe 514 EMU at Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Description:  Used for commuter trains, these EMU's were introduced in 2006.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:28:29 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  21   Comments: 0
"Giruno" EMU at Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Title:  "Giruno" EMU at Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Description:  Built by Stadler and introduced in 2019, these trains are used on international services through the Gotthard base tunnel to Italy. Giruno means "buzzard" in the Swiss language of Romansh.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:28:38 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  26   Comments: 0
"Giruno" Reflections
Title:  "Giruno" Reflections
Description:  A Giruno EMU is reflected on a wall at Zurich Hauptbahnhof. Built by Stadler and introduced in 2019, these trains are used on international services through the Gotthard base tunnel to Italy. Giruno means "buzzard" in the Swiss language of Romansh.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:28:47 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  22   Comments: 0
Where should we go?
Title:  Where should we go?
Description:  A view of the immense departure board at Zurich Hauptbahnhof.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/9/2023 8:28:55 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station
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Views:  27   Comments: 0
Shoving into the Sunset
Title:  Shoving into the Sunset
Description:  An Re460 pushes a train out of Zurich Hauptbahnhof in the late afternoon.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/12/2023 2:08:46 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
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Views:  22   Comments: 0
Threading its way out of Town
Title:  Threading its way out of Town
Description:  An Re460 pushes a train out of Zurich Hauptbahnhof in the late afternoon.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/12/2023 2:08:56 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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New and Oldish Swiss InterCity EMU's at Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Title:  New and Oldish Swiss InterCity EMU's at Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Description:  A "Twindexx" EMU (introduced 2018, right) passes an RABDe 500 (introduced 2000, left) at Zurich Hauptbahhof.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/12/2023 2:09:03 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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A "Twindexx" EMU departs Zurich in the late afternoon
Title:  A "Twindexx" EMU departs Zurich in the late afternoon
Description:  Introduced in 2018, these Bombardier built EMU's are used for Inter-City services throughout Switzerland.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/12/2023 2:09:10 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
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A Push-Pull train departs Zurich in the late afternoon
Title:  A Push-Pull train departs Zurich in the late afternoon
Description:  Type Re460, these units were built from 1991–1996 and have a top speed of 124 MPH. They are something like the P42 of Switzerland, but electric.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/12/2023 2:09:17 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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On the Clock
Title:  On the Clock
Description:  A Bombardier "Twindexx" departs Zurich Hauptbahnhof in the late afternoon.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/12/2023 2:09:23 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  23   Comments: 0
A "Twindexx" EMU threads its way out of Zurich in the late afternoon
Title:  A "Twindexx" EMU threads its way out of Zurich in the late afternoon
Description:  Introduced in 2018, these Bombardier built EMU's are used for Inter-City services throughout Switzerland.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/12/2023 2:09:29 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
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Views:  21   Comments: 0
Afternoon Re460
Title:  Afternoon Re460
Description:  An Re460 electric leads a train into Zurich Hauptbahnhof in the late afternoon.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/12/2023 2:09:36 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
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Views:  25   Comments: 0
Picking its way into Town
Title:  Picking its way into Town
Description:  An RE460 threads the maze of switches leading into Zurich Hauptbahnhof in the late afternoon.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/12/2023 2:09:43 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
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Two trains come into Zurich Hauptbahnhof in the late afternoon
Title:  Two trains come into Zurich Hauptbahnhof in the late afternoon
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/12/2023 2:09:53 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Track,Action
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