Mount Pilatus

The summit of the Mount Pilatus rack railway on 29 July 1963. It is easily the steepest railway in Switzerland and an incredible feat of engineering. Note that the trains illustrated are both heading in an upwards direction.

Location: Mount Pilatus

Original line: Mount Pilatus Rack Railway

Photographer: Colin Kirkwood

Contact photographer: Colin Kirkwood

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Date: 29/07/1963

Image number: 86303