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Swiss Rack Railway at Rigi Kulm, Switzerland
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Swiss Rack Railway at Rigi Kulm, Switzerland
Swiss Rack Railway at Rigi Kulm, Switzerland. The line ascends Mount Rigi from Arth-Goldau and Vitznau and is operated by the Rigi-Bahnen. The Vitznau-Rigi-Bahn started operation on May 21st, 1871 and was the first mountain railway in Europe. On June 4th, 1875 the Arth-Rigi-Bahn was finished, allowing access from the other side of the mountain. The line became the first electrified standard gauge rack-railway in the world. Both lines go all the way to the summit, at Rigi-Kulm (pictured here). Date: circa 1908
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1871 Bahn Climb Engines Gauge Hill Side Kulm Loco Locomotive Locos Mount Rack Rigi Standard Steep Swiss Track Vitznau Arth
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Captured in this stunning photograph from circa 1908, the Swiss Rack Railway at Rigi Kulm, Switzerland, showcases the breathtaking ascent of the historic mountain railway. The railway, operated by the Rigi-Bahnen, climbs the steep hillside of Mount Rigi from both Arth-Goldau and Vitznau, with this image depicting the final stretch to the summit at Rigi-Kulm. The Vitznau-Rigi-Bahn, the first mountain railway in Europe, began operation on May 21st, 1871, and was soon joined by the Arth-Rigi-Bahn on June 4th, 1875, creating the world's first electrified standard gauge rack-railway. The trains, powered by powerful locomotives, transport passengers in open carriages up the steep incline, offering unparalleled views of the surrounding landscape. The rack-and-pinion system allows the trains to climb the steep gradient, making this railway a true engineering marvel. This photograph captures the essence of the golden age of rail travel, with the locomotives and their steam plumes adding to the romantic allure of the mountain journey.
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