One of the small but very powerful rack railway steam locos awaiting its ascent of the Rothorn. Seen at the terminus station at Brienz.
The line is 7.6km long and rises 1678m in that distance, it is built to a gauge of 800mm and the average gradient is approx 1 in 4 1/2. The summit station is at 2244m above sea level.

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Although Switzerland doesn't have a national flower, geraniums seem to be very popular.

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One of the small but very powerful rack railway steam locos awaiting its ascent of the Rothorn. Seen at the terminus station at Brienz.
The line is 7.6km long and rises 1678m in that distance, it is built to a gauge of 800mm and the average gradient is approx 1 in 4 1/2. The summit station is at 2244m above sea level.

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A view of Brienzersee from the train at it begins its approach to the summit station at 7500ft asl.

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The Wife...just checking the carriage door is still securely locked shut!

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