The RBS is a three-line 1000-metre gauge regional network running from Bern to Solothurn, Worb and Unterzollikofen, using a four-track terminus underneath the main SBB/BLS station.

The BLM is a 3-mile line on a high ledge above Lauterbrunnen, from where there is a cable car service. Notice how the engineer's jacket says "Engine Driver" rather than the local language equivale... (more)

The end of the line at Vitznau leads straight onto the turntable and into the car shops behind where I was standing. From here there is a ship service to Luzern (Lucerne).

View through the cab side-window shows the extreme nature of mountain rack-railways, descending the 25% grade to Vitznau.

Uphill Rigi Bahn train passes downhill counterpart.

RhB's six-axle machines are normally used on the region's freight trains, which mainly comprise of lumber, fuel oil, groceries...and Calanda beer supplies!

The Bernina Pass is one of the most spectacular lines in Switzerland. A Poschiavo - St Moritz train negotiates a 45-metre-radius (39 degree) curve up the 7% grade to Alp Grüm with the Poschiavo v... (more)

A Zürich-bound train descends the poplar beauty spot of Uetliburg. Notice the offset pantograph: this is to allow these 1200v DC trains to share track with the SZU's mainline services which utili... (more)

The Rhätische Bahn have an ingenious way of dealing with the differnce in gauge with the SBB system where most of the inbound freight originates (1000mm against standard gauge). SBB cars simply t... (more)

The Chur-Arosa line involves a section of street running for the first mile south of Chur. In fact the trains terminate in the main square outside the station, as the line used to be on a seperate... (more)

The magnificent Landwasser Viaduct is one of the region's finest and most-advertised landmarks. This view involved a 55-minute trudge through thick snow from Filisur, just in time to see the hourl... (more)

The Landwasser Viaduct is one of the most popular landmarks in the region and is easy to reach by footpath from Filisur - even in the snow. A Chur - St Moritz train is about to hit the tunnel.

A St Moritz - Chur train crosses the magnificent Landwasser Viaduct near Filisur. This service is normally in the hands of the newer Ge4/4 III class, but there is often one diagram for a 6-axle mo... (more)

Another Klosters Dorf - Davos Platz train approaches Davos Dorf station as the resident Tm2/2 shunter waits for the next Calanda Beer car to switch-out.

St Moritz-Chur train meets its counterpart in Filisur. On the right is the Hotel Gruschina, popular with railfans due to its trackside location.