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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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An "IC 2020" Doubedeck set arrives at Zurich
Title:  An "IC 2020" Doubedeck set arrives at Zurich
Description:  "IC 2020" is the name given to the ongoing refurbishment program for the IC 2000 double deck cars first delivered in 1997.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/12/2023 2:12:08 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Like a Worm
Title:  Like a Worm
Description:  A "Twindexx" EMU threads it way way out of Zurich Hauptbahnhof in the late afternoon.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/12/2023 2:12:17 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
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Slithering Away
Title:  Slithering Away
Description:  A long "Twindexx" EMU looks like snake a it threads its way out of Zurich Hauptbahnhof for Geneva.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/12/2023 2:12:27 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
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An OBB "Railjet" departs Zurich in the late afternoon
Title:  An OBB "Railjet" departs Zurich in the late afternoon
Description:  An Austrian Railways "Railjet" train departs Zurich in the late afternoon. Powering the train is a Class 1116 "Taurus" electric built by Siemens starting in 2000.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/12/2023 2:12:36 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Simultaneous
Title:  Simultaneous
Description:  Two trains depart Zurich Hauptbahnhof a the same time.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/12/2023 2:12:45 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
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Double Departure
Title:  Double Departure
Description:  Two trains depart Zurich Hauptbahnhof a the same time. On the left is an Austrian Raiways "Railjet" set and on the right is psuh-pull express train with an Re 460 electric powering it.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:44:00 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
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Views:  10   Comments: 0
Doubledecker leaving town
Title:  Doubledecker leaving town
Description:  An Re 460 pushes an IC 2020 double decker express train out of Zurich Hauptbahnhof.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:44:07 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Into the Throat
Title:  Into the Throat
Description:  An Re 460 pushes an IC 2020 double decker express train into the throat of Zurich Hauptbahnhof.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:44:14 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
Into the Throat 2
Title:  Into the Throat 2
Description:  An Re 460 pushes an IC 2020 double decker express train into the throat of Zurich Hauptbahnhof.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:44:27 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Track,Action
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Departing Track 12
Title:  Departing Track 12
Description:  An RABe 514 commuter train departs Zurich Hauptbahnhof Track 12. This particular unit is in a special livery promoting the Zurich transit agency ZVV (Zürcher Verkehrsverbund/Zurich traffic association). The RABDe 514's were built by Siemens starting in 2006. The green domed building in the background is part of the University of Zurich.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:44:43 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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RABDe 514 #015 departs Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Title:  RABDe 514 #015 departs Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Description:  This train is in a special livery promoting the Zurich transit agency ZVV (Zürcher Verkehrsverbund/Zurich traffic association). The RABDe 514's were built by Siemens starting in 2006.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:44:52 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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An SOB RABe 526 navigates the throat of Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Title:  An SOB RABe 526 navigates the throat of Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Description:  The SOB (South-Eastern Railway) is a small private railway in Switzerland.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:45:01 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Track,Action
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Blocking the Exits
Title:  Blocking the Exits
Description:  An SOB (South Eastern Railway) train blocks a whole bunch of tracks as it makes its way to its arrival track at Zurich Hauptbahnhof.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:45:14 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Track,Action
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Evening look at the throat of Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Title:  Evening look at the throat of Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:45:27 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
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AN SOB RABe 526 EMU arrives at Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Title:  AN SOB RABe 526 EMU arrives at Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Description:  The SOB (South-Eastern Railway) is a small private railway in Switzerland. The RABe 526's were built by Stadler starting in 2019.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:45:36 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Over the Hump
Title:  Over the Hump
Description:  A "Twindexx" EMU navigates the a hump covering the tunnel to portal to the underground tracks at Zurich Hauptbahnhof.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:45:48 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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An Re 460 powers a train of single level cars into Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Title:  An Re 460 powers a train of single level cars into Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Description:  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: 11/13/2023 8:46:03 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
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Views:  15   Comments: 0
Now that's a train!
Title:  Now that's a train!
Description:  A bit of a throwback these days in Switzerland: a long, locomotive hauled express train complete with a dining car (third car).
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:46:20 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Synchronized
Title:  Synchronized
Description:  Two train arrive in Zurich at the same time.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:46:33 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
Splitting Apart
Title:  Splitting Apart
Description:  Two trains arriving at Zurich at the same time split apart to their respective arrival tracks.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:46:44 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Track,Action
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An Re 460 arrives into Zurich Hauptbahnhof with a late afternoon train
Title:  An Re 460 arrives into Zurich Hauptbahnhof with a late afternoon train
Description:  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: 11/13/2023 8:47:11 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  12   Comments: 0
Many Masts
Title:  Many Masts
Description:  This picture shows the shear amount of catenary masts over the throat of Zurich Hauptbahhof.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:47:25 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Express Train in the Fading Light
Title:  Express Train in the Fading Light
Description:  An RE 460 leads a train into Zurich Hauptbbahnhof in the late afternoon.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:47:35 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  17   Comments: 0
Ready to Go
Title:  Ready to Go
Description:  A trio of trains wait to leave Zurich Hauptbahhof in the late afternoon.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:47:46 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Two InterRegional trains wait to depart Zurich
Title:  Two InterRegional trains wait to depart Zurich
Description:  The train on the left is bound for Basel and the train on the right is bound for Bern, the capital of Switzerland.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:47:58 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
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An RABDe 500 EMU arrives at Zurich in the last light of the day
Title:  An RABDe 500 EMU arrives at Zurich in the last light of the day
Description:  These tilting InterCity trains were built by ADtranz/FIAT-SIG/Schindler and introduced in 2000.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:48:15 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
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Coming in from the Yard
Title:  Coming in from the Yard
Description:  A TGV enters the station after laying over in the servicing yard.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:48:25 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Action
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Arrivals and Departures
Title:  Arrivals and Departures
Description:  A double set of SOB RABe 526's depart on the left while on the right a TGV arrives from the yard to form the next departure to Paris.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:48:34 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Track,Action
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TGV 2N2 #4728 arrives at Zurich from the yard to form the next train to Paris
Title:  TGV 2N2 #4728 arrives at Zurich from the yard to form the next train to Paris
Description:  These TGV's were introduced in 2012 and used on Switzerland services since 2019.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:48:45 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  13   Comments: 0
Next on Track 12
Title:  Next on Track 12
Description:  TGV 2N2 #4728 arrives on track 12 to form the next train to Paris.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:48:52 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  11   Comments: 0
Waiting under the Shed
Title:  Waiting under the Shed
Description:  A TGV waits underneath one of the sheds of Zurich Hauptbahnhof for its departure to Paris.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:49:00 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  10   Comments: 0
Filthy Nose
Title:  Filthy Nose
Description:  The nose of this TGV is in rough shape.
Photo Date:  10/7/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:49:10 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  13   Comments: 0
The Saddest Train Ride
Title:  The Saddest Train Ride
Description:  The saddest train ride of any trip to Switzerland is of course the ride to the airport for the flight back to the states. Our train to the airport this morning is RABDe 514 EMU built by Siemens in 2006.
Photo Date:  10/8/2023  Upload Date: 11/13/2023 8:49:20 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  10   Comments: 0

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