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Switzerland - Bern, Basel, Lötschberg, Andermatt

A look at railroading in the Swiss cities of Bern and Basel, narrow gauge around Andermatt, and a fun-filled day on the north side of the Lötschberg Pass in glorious winter weather. For fans of electric traction, Switzerland has a lot to offer.
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This electric switcher waits for its next assignment in the layover tracks west of Bern main station.
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This electric switcher waits for its next assignment in the layover tracks west of Bern main station.

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  • At Basel Swiss Station, a classic Re 4/4 II is beautifully illuminated inside the historic train shed.
  • This electric switcher waits for its next assignment in the layover tracks west of Bern main station.
  • A view along the Aare valley from the Kornhausbrücke shows an IC train departing Bern main station northbound.
  • BLS 485 006 and a sister bring a unit train of boxcars through Basel Bad Bf en route to Switzerland. The stark green class 485s are a hallmark of BLS Cargo. The Re 465 and Re 4/4 Is parked on the left are also owned by BLS.
  • SBB Cargo 482 035 leads a container train from Germanythrough Basel Bad Bf towards Switzerland.
  • Two trains depart simultaneously northbound. Note the departure track indicators on the signals. With 12 tracks funneling into 8 departure routes, it can be difficult for the engineer to identify which signal is governing what...
  • The small station and rest stop at Zaetschen close to the Oberalppass.
  • Oberalppass viewed from the town of Andermatt.
  • Realp and the Oberalppass viewed from the Furkapass.
  • Oberalppass viewed from the town of Andermatt.
  • View from the Oberalppass towards the Furkapass.
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