Rack railway - Wikipedia
WEBA rack railway (also rack-and-pinion railway, cog railway, or cogwheel railway) is a steep grade railway with a toothed rack rail, usually between the running rails. The trains are fitted with one or more cog wheels or pinions that mesh with this rack rail.
The steepest cogwheel railway in the world at Mount Pilatus
WEBCommissioned in 1889, a gradient of up to 48 percent, about 30 minutes travel time: that is the steepest cogwheel railway in the world in figures. Meter by meter it scales the way from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm, passing alpine meadows and striking rock formations.
Homepage - The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway
WEBRecognized as the world’s highest cog railroad, The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway is an important part of the heritage of the Western United States. Taking this journey is like walking the footsteps of history, and …
Discover the Gornergrat | Gornergrat Bahn
WEBThe cogwheel train takes you to 3100 meters, where you'll witness the breathtaking sight of the Matterhorn, 28 other peaks over 4000 meters, and the Gorner Glacier. Explore untouched nature and visit the interactive exhibition "ZOOOM the Matterhorn".
Riding the Cogwheel Train to Jungfraujoch – the Complete Guide
WEBJun 25, 2015 · Riding the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch, the 3,466 m peak in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland, is one of the most sought after experiences. To reach the peak you not only get to enjoy the magnificent Jungfrau region near Interlaken, but also experience the Jungfraubahn, Europe’s highest-altitude railway.
Mount Pilatus Cogwheel Train and Cable Car - Switzerland Tourism
WEBThe world’s steepest cog railway from Alpnachstad to Pilatus (48 % gradient), spectacular passage “Eselwand”. Reduced rate mountain rail ascent with the Swiss Travel Pass/GA travelcard. Buy your tickets on arrival at the station.
Rochers-de-Naye cogwheel railroad - Switzerland Tourism
WEBRochers-de-Naye offers a unique panoramic view of the Swiss and French Alps: from the Eiger to Mont-Blanc and down to Lake Geneva – the cog railway takes guests up to an altitude of around 2,000m, where various experiences and opportunities for discovery begin.
Cogwheel railway history | | Pilatus Bahnen Lucerne Switzerland
WEBSince well over one hundred years, the rail cars of the Pilatus railway have climbed to the summit of the imposing Mount Pilatus on the boldest cogwheel railway in the world. At a maximum gradient of 48% it is the steepest cogwheel railway in the world and the only one of …
Wengeneralpbahn - Switzerland Tourism
WEBThe Wengeneralpbahn, a cogwheel train, is the longest through train in the Jungfrau Region. It links Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald with the Kleine Scheidegg. Since 2005, three modern Niederflur-Panorama trains with a capacity of …
Vitznau-Rigi Kulm cogwheel railway
WEBNo other mountain railway in the Alps has a longer history than this one: the Vitznau – Rigi Kulm cogwheel railway opened in 1871, making it Europe's first mountain railway. The journey was, and still is, an experience in itself. Timetable.
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