Struggle and avoided a rack-and-pinion railway, but ushered in the problem that the line To overcome this, the line was restricted toīoth a 3.5% gradient and fairly generous turning radius this solved any potential power Was meant for both passenger and freight traffic. Steam locomotives of the day were not excessively powerful, yet the line Despite the rapidĬonstruction, the new Albula Line was in no shortages of logistical challenges along keys In October of 1898 and much of the new line was laid within 5 years. Metre gauge within the state saw that the latter would be chosen in the end.Īfter the railway reached Thusis, it was time to traverse the Albula Valley. While originally planned as a standard gauge railway, the higher popularity of the narrower Settled in 1898 for a railway that would traverse the Albula Valley via Thusis and St. Multiple plans were drawn up for a railway through Graubünden, but eventually a deal was Railway line to serve the somewhat isolated communities. After the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) was formed out of the successful Landquart-ĭavos-Bahn, and voted into state ownership, discussions were soon taking place for a new In the early 1890s, many towns and villages throughout Graubünden were not fairly served by Scenery that today is enjoyed around the world. The Albula Line sought to betterĬonnect the South East of this picturesque country, and by doing so traversed unbelievable The tourist attraction they are today without the railways. Switzerland, crisp blue skies contrasting against the towering peaks of the Alps would not be One such example of stunning scenery is of course From plains to canyons, what the world has to offer has been made ever-Ĭloser as technology advanced. Since the introduction of railways, many breathtaking landscapes have been unlocked for

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