An SBB Re 4/4 I of the first series propels the 15.05 Arth Goldau to Airolo local train up the Gotthard north ramp towards the Pfaffenspung spiral tunnel from Gurtnellen. This service was replaced... (more)
A visit to Ersrtfeld depot in 1964 found this withdrawn C 5/6 four-cylinder compound 2-10-0 No 2976 awaiting a tow to the breakers yard. This engine had been converted to oil burning in 1953.
50 years ago to-day I paid my first visit to Wassen on what was a very dull day. Here Ae 6/6 No 11419 Appenzell IRH approaches Wassen station with the 07.46 Basel SBB to Chiasso with through carri... (more)
50 years ago to-day I paid my first visit to the famous curve at Wassen on what was a very dull day long before the Gotthard motorway was built. The first train to pass was this Ae 6/6 No 11410 Ba... (more)
The two re-liveried Eurostar power cars were given a test run on HS1 between St.Pancras and Ashford International. Here the train is seen passing through part of the ancient Chilston Park on the r... (more)