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Viewing Album:  2007 Trip to Austria, Italy and Switzerland
 
By:Jay Epstein
Dates:8/21/2007 - 9/2/2007
Album Info:Train pictures from a 2007 family vacation to Austria, Italy and Switzerland.
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An ICN (Intercity Tilting Train) set rests in Zurich HB
Title:  An ICN (Intercity Tilting Train) set rests in Zurich HB
Description:  54 of these trains were built between 1999 and 2005.
Photo Date:  9/1/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 2:38:09 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  66   Comments: 0
Zurich tram at Night
Title:  Zurich tram at Night
Description:  Still very busy
Photo Date:  9/1/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 2:38:21 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Night,Transit
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Views:  11   Comments: 0
A modern Zurich trams boards passengers
Title:  A modern Zurich trams boards passengers
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/1/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 2:38:30 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Night,Transit
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Views:  9   Comments: 0
Platforms at Hinwill
Title:  Platforms at Hinwill
Description:  An Re450 commuter train stands at left.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 2:38:39 PM
Location:  Hinwill , CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  11   Comments: 0
Running around the train
Title:  Running around the train
Description:  We are for a ride to Bauma over a former SBB branch line. The trip was operated by the Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher Oberland (DVZO)
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:30:52 PM
Location:  Hinwill , CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
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Views:  8   Comments: 0
Baretswil
Title:  Baretswil
Description:  An 0-6-0 tank engine built in 1913. She will be the power for our trip to Bauma.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:30:57 PM
Location:  Hinwill , CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  7   Comments: 0
Running gear
Title:  Running gear
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:31:01 PM
Location:  Hinwill , CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  9   Comments: 0
Taking on water for the trip to Bauma
Title:  Taking on water for the trip to Bauma
Description:  With a large crowd of onlookers.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:31:06 PM
Location:  Hinwill , CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam
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Views:  13   Comments: 1
Filling the water tank
Title:  Filling the water tank
Description:  Like any steam train operation across the world.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:31:09 PM
Location:  Hinwill , CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  10   Comments: 0
Ant's eye view
Title:  Ant's eye view
Description:  This pretty little 0-6-0 will power our train to Bauma.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:31:14 PM
Location:  Hinwill , CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam
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Views:  13   Comments: 1
Class 514 EMU
Title:  Class 514 EMU
Description:  Built by Siemens and used for local services around Zurich. They were very new at the time.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:31:18 PM
Location:  Hinwill , CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  11   Comments: 0
Shoving onto its train
Title:  Shoving onto its train
Description:  Shortly we will depart for Bauma on a former SBB branch line.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:31:22 PM
Location:  Hinwill , CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger,Action
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
Preparing to depart for Bauma
Title:  Preparing to depart for Bauma
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:31:25 PM
Location:  Hinwill , CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
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Views:  12   Comments: 0
Winding out of Hinwill
Title:  Winding out of Hinwill
Description:  On a former SBB branch line to Bauma.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:31:28 PM
Location:  Hinwill , CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam,Passenger,Action
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Views:  8   Comments: 0
Winding through the countryside
Title:  Winding through the countryside
Description:  We are on our way to Bauma on a former SBB branch line.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:31:33 PM
Location:  Hinwill , CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  8   Comments: 0
Old electric locomotive
Title:  Old electric locomotive
Description:  Sitting in in the Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher Oberland's yard in Bauma.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:31:36 PM
Location:  Bauma, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Station
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Views:  18   Comments: 0
Our coach
Title:  Our coach
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:31:40 PM
Location:  Bauma, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  12   Comments: 0
Our train to Rapperswil approaches
Title:  Our train to Rapperswil approaches
Description:  Quite the departure from the steam train we were riding!
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:31:44 PM
Location:  Bauma, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  24   Comments: 0
Our power from Hinwill
Title:  Our power from Hinwill
Description:  Resting at Bauma.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:31:48 PM
Location:  Bauma, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
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Views:  25   Comments: 0
An older Swiss commuter train rests at Rapperswil
Title:  An older Swiss commuter train rests at Rapperswil
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 2:38:50 PM
Location:  Rapperswil, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  9   Comments: 0
Eurocity train arriving at Arth-Goldau
Title:  Eurocity train arriving at Arth-Goldau
Description:  Likely heading to Italy. These cars no longer carry this classic gray Eurocity livery.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:31:52 PM
Location:  Arth-Goldau, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  22   Comments: 0
A Class 523 EMU stands at Arth-Goldau
Title:  A Class 523 EMU stands at Arth-Goldau
Description:  These trains were built from 2004-2005 by Stadler.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 2:38:58 PM
Location:  Arth-Goldau, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
Local train arriving
Title:  Local train arriving
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:31:56 PM
Location:  Arth-Goldau, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
Rigi-Bahn shops
Title:  Rigi-Bahn shops
Description:  At the start of our journey up Rigi Mountain.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:32:00 PM
Location:  Arth-Goldau, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
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Views:  13   Comments: 0
Old Rigi-Bahn electric engine
Title:  Old Rigi-Bahn electric engine
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:32:04 PM
Location:  Arth-Goldau, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories: 
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Views:  18   Comments: 0
Meeting a downgrade train
Title:  Meeting a downgrade train
Description:  On the Rigi-Bahn, which reaching a height of 1,752 metres (5,748 ft) above sea level, is the highest standard gauge railway in Europe. The Vitznau–Rigi Bahn is also notable as the first mountain rack railway in Europe, and only the second in the world, after the Mount Washington Cog Railway in the United States
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:32:08 PM
Location:  Arth-Goldau, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger,Action
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
Wow that's steep!
Title:  Wow that's steep!
Description:  Heading up the Rigi Bahn.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:32:15 PM
Location:  Arth-Goldau, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  InCab,Action
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Views:  11   Comments: 0
Steam train at the summit!
Title:  Steam train at the summit!
Description:  Was not expecting to see this when we got to the summit of the Rigi bahn. She was built by Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works in 1923.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:32:19 PM
Location:  Rigi Kulm, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
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Views:  21   Comments: 0
Side-rear view of Number 16
Title:  Side-rear view of Number 16
Description:  She was built by Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works in 1923. You can see how the boiler is level compared to the driving wheels in order to keep water over the tubes/
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:32:22 PM
Location:  Rigi Kulm, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
Front side view of Number 16
Title:  Front side view of Number 16
Description:  She was built by Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works in 1923. You can see how the boiler is level compared to the driving wheels in order to keep water over the tubes/
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:32:26 PM
Location:  Rigi Kulm, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Steam,Passenger
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Views:  13   Comments: 0
Running gear of Number 16
Title:  Running gear of Number 16
Description:  Pretty complex for rack railway operation. She was built by Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works in 1923. You can see how the boiler is level compared to the driving wheels in order to keep water over the tubes/
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:32:31 PM
Location:  Rigi Kulm, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  15   Comments: 0
Another shot of Number 16's running gear
Title:  Another shot of Number 16's running gear
Description:  You can barely see the gear for the rack system if you look closely.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:32:35 PM
Location:  Rigi Kulm, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Steam
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
Cab of Number 16
Title:  Cab of Number 16
Description:  She was built by Swiss Locomotive and Machine Works in 1923.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:32:39 PM
Location:  Rigi Kulm, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  InCab,Steam
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
Train waiting to go back downhill
Title:  Train waiting to go back downhill
Description:  You can see we are above the clouds at the summit!
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:32:43 PM
Location:  Rigi Kulm, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger
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Views:  8   Comments: 0
The end of the world
Title:  The end of the world
Description:  The tracks drop of dramatically from the summit of Mt Rigi.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:32:47 PM
Location:  Rigi Kulm, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Track
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Views:  12   Comments: 0
Trains lined up at the Rigi mountain summit
Title:  Trains lined up at the Rigi mountain summit
Description:  The one on the left will head down to Vitznau on the shores of Lake Luzern. The one on the right will head to Arth-Goldau.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:32:50 PM
Location:  Rigi Kulm, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  11   Comments: 0
Passing historic train Number 5
Title:  Passing historic train Number 5
Description:  On the way down to Vitznau
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:32:54 PM
Location:  Rigi Kulm, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Station,Passenger,Action
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Views:  7   Comments: 0
Heading down to Vitznau
Title:  Heading down to Vitznau
Description:  Gosh that's steep...
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:32:58 PM
Location:  Rigi Kulm, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger
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Views:  9   Comments: 0
Descending to Lake Luzern
Title:  Descending to Lake Luzern
Description:  On the Rigi-Bahn.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:33:01 PM
Location:  Rigi Kulm, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger
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Views:  10   Comments: 0
An older commuter train rests at Zurich HB between runs
Title:  An older commuter train rests at Zurich HB between runs
Description:  These units have since been retired.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 2:39:08 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  16   Comments: 0
A German ICE 1 train rests before its run back to Germany
Title:  A German ICE 1 train rests before its run back to Germany
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 2:39:17 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  10   Comments: 0
An RE460 pulls in to Track 6 with an unknown passenger train
Title:  An RE460 pulls in to Track 6 with an unknown passenger train
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 2:36:18 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  12   Comments: 0
Re46o roster shot
Title:  Re46o roster shot
Description:  My favorite type of electric locomotive
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 2:36:28 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Roster,Station,Passenger
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Views:  16   Comments: 0
An Re 4/4 stands with a just arrived train
Title:  An Re 4/4 stands with a just arrived train
Description:  Re 4/4's are some of the most common engines in Switzerland. Over 300 were produced over a period of 21 years, from 1964 to 1985
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:33:05 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  21   Comments: 0
Main concourse of Zurich Main Station
Title:  Main concourse of Zurich Main Station
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:33:09 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  14   Comments: 0
B&W study of hustle and bustle
Title:  B&W study of hustle and bustle
Description:  At Zurich Main Station. Platforms are to the right.
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 5/20/2017 10:33:12 PM
Location:  Rigi Kulm, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Passenger
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Views:  13   Comments: 0
A Zurich tram streaks down an unknown street
Title:  A Zurich tram streaks down an unknown street
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 2:36:39 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Night,Transit
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Views:  8   Comments: 0
Night Tram
Title:  Night Tram
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 2:37:58 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Night,Transit
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Views:  7   Comments: 0
B+W Tram at Night
Title:  B+W Tram at Night
Description: 
Photo Date:  9/2/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 2:36:47 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Night,Transit
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Views:  8   Comments: 0
Morning at Zurich HB
Title:  Morning at Zurich HB
Description:  We are here to catch our last train of the trip: a short hop to Zurich Airport to catch our flight back to the states.
Photo Date:  9/3/2007  Upload Date: 3/14/2018 2:36:58 PM
Location:  Zurich, CH
Author:  Jay Epstein
Categories:  Station,Passenger
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Views:  8   Comments: 0

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