Posted by Donald Haskel on February 25, 2008  Wonderful picture Georg. I could sit on this hillside all day long watching trains below and admiring scene above. Posted by Pete Reynolds on February 25, 2008  E-locs = 8500 horsepower each? I didn't know that. I have always loved these Wassen pictures ever since I bought a picture book by S. Kip Farrington of railroads around the world. It included several pictures of the same train taken at three levels with that church in all three pictures. Thanks for continuing the legacy. Posted by Jim Barton on February 25, 2008  I always enjoy photos from this location. Thanks for posting! Posted by Mitch Goldman on February 25, 2008  Beautiful shot, exquisit colors and magnificent location. Posted by Georg Trüb on February 26, 2008  To Pete Reynolds: Yes, the Re 4/4 II has 6320 HP, the six axle Re 6/6 10600 HP. The Re 6/6, built from 1972/1975 is still one of the most powerful, non articulated, locomotive. The consist in the picture, also known as "Re 10/10", pulls a train of 1400 tonnes with 75 km/h up the 2.6 % grade. Sincerely Georg

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