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Furka Cogwheel Steam Railway

Switzerland
0848 000 144
Furka steam train
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Ranked #26 of 54 attractions in Valais
5.0 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
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“Travelling through the alpes in style...”
- 24 Feb 2012
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Bilbao, Spain
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26 reviews 26 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Travelling through the alpes in style...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

As the old track through the Furka pass top tunnel was substituted by the basis tunnel, I was very sad. However, soon a group of railway enthusiasts founded the "Furka steam railway" and startet to revitalise the old track over the Pass. In the meantime they succeeded to get the whole track in operating order by the help of thousands... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Great experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2011

The Furka mountain railway was once the center section of the Glacier Express, until it was replaced by a tunnel section some decades back. After some years of deterioration the track was recently restored by volunteers, and now even operates a historic steam train. Both the track and the train were restored with great dedication and care, so that it... More

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