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Pilatusbahn
At a maximum gradient of 480 pro mille - 48%, or just under 1 in 2 - the Pilatusbahn is the steepest rack railway
in the world. Built in 1889, to access the summit of Mt. Pilatus, near Luzern, this 800mm gauge line climbs 1635
m (5364 ft) in 4618 m (2.87 miles). The steepness of the gradients dictated the adoption of the unique Locher rack
system, which locks the train to the line and prevents derailment or capsize in extreme weather conditions. Oringinally
steam-operated, it was electrified at 1550V DC in 1937. Trains run daily in summertime. |
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THUMBNAILS
The following thumbnails lead to stills taken directly
from the video. Just click on the thumbnail to see the full picture. The stills have been slightly compressed for
faster loading, with possible minor loss of definition in some cases.
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