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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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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
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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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
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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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
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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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
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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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
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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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
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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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
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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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
Categories:  RollingStock
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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
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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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
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Track
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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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Over a Spindly Bridge
Title:  Over a Spindly Bridge
Description:  Our train starts across a rather spindly looking bridge next to Lago Bianco.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:38 PM
Location:  Ospizio Bernina, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
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Lonely Looking Boxcar
Title:  Lonely Looking Boxcar
Description:  A diminutive boxcar sits next to Lago Bianco. Despite looking rather desolae and at 7,000 feet this area is very popular with hikers.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:43 PM
Location:  Ospizio Bernina, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,RollingStock
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Roundng a bend next to Lago Bianco
Title:  Roundng a bend next to Lago Bianco
Description:  LAgo
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:47 PM
Location:  Ospizio Bernina, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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Beneath the Snow Protecion
Title:  Beneath the Snow Protecion
Description:  The ABe 8/12 EMU powering our train passes beneath some snow protection along Lago Bianco.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:52 PM
Location:  Ospizio Bernina, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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Starting our Descent
Title:  Starting our Descent
Description:  After passing Lago Bianco we start our descent towards St Moritz.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:31:56 PM
Location:  Bernina Lagalb, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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Approaching Bernina Lagalb
Title:  Approaching Bernina Lagalb
Description:  At the station we can see a Tirano bound regional we will be meeting.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:32:00 PM
Location:  Bernina Lagalb, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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Views:  13   Comments: 0
Coming into Bernina Lagalb
Title:  Coming into Bernina Lagalb
Description:  At the station we can see a Tirano bound regional we will be meeting.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:32:05 PM
Location:  Bernina Lagalb, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Views:  16   Comments: 0
Meeting another regional train at Bernina Lagalb
Title:  Meeting another regional train at Bernina Lagalb
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: 10/20/2023 5:32:09 PM
Location:  Bernina Lagalb, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger,Action
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Another Precision Meet
Title:  Another Precision Meet
Description:  Another perfectly timed meet concludes with a counterpart regional departing Bernina Lagalb.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:32:13 PM
Location:  Bernina Lagalb, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Signal,Passenger,Track,Action
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Views:  15   Comments: 0
Approaching Bernina Diavolezza
Title:  Approaching Bernina Diavolezza
Description: 
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:32:19 PM
Location:  Bernina Diavolezza, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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Views:  17   Comments: 0
Out of a Potard
Title:  Out of a Potard
Description:  The quaint station at Surovas looks like something out of a postcard.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:32:24 PM
Location:  Surovas, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Station
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Load of Logs
Title:  Load of Logs
Description:  A load of logs waits for pick-up at Pontresina. The RhB hauls a significant amount of freight in addition to passengers,
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:32:30 PM
Location:  Pontresina, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  RollingStock
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Meeting yet another regional at Pontresina
Title:  Meeting yet another regional at Pontresina
Description:  Despite being single track the Bernina Line accommodates hourly local trains (plus the Bernina Express) with meets timed to a T. Amtrak would never!
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:32:35 PM
Location:  Pontresina, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Pontresina Staton
Title:  Pontresina Staton
Description:  Pontresina is interesting as two completely different electrification systems meet here. The Bernina line (which we are on) is electrified at 1,000 V DC and the rest of the network, including the train directly next to the station building, is electrified at 11 kV AC.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:32:40 PM
Location:  Pontresina, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Meeting another train at Pontresina
Title:  Meeting another train at Pontresina
Description:  Pontresina is interesting as two completely different electrification systems meet here. The Bernina line (which we are on) is electrified at 1,000 V DC and the rest of the network, including the train seen here, is electrified at 11 kV AC.
Photo Date:  10/5/2023  Upload Date: 10/20/2023 5:32:44 PM
Location:  Pontresina, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  14   Comments: 0

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