Rhätische Bahn from Chur  
Chur Switzerland Chur Switzerland
Chur is one of the oldest towns in Switzerland. video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Chur Switzerland
It makes an ideal base for travel.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Chur Switzerland Chur Switzerland
Like so many Continental cities, the transport system is fully integrated with the bus station (above right) connected to the railway platforms by escalator.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Rätische Bahn Chur Arosa Rätische Bahn Chur Arosa
But in April 2008, due to road works in the town centre, a shuttle bus (above left) connected with the train on the outskirts of town.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Rätische Bahn Chur Arosa Rätische Bahn Chur Arosa
So  there was only this very short section of street running as the train set out for Arosa from the RhB depot on the outskirts of town.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Rätische Bahn Chur Arosa Rätische Bahn Chur Arosa
The blue tourist train of the Rätische Bahn en route to Arosa.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Rätische Bahn Chur Arosa Rätische Bahn Chur Arosa
This train incorporates a comfortable lounge with panoramic windows affording spectacular views.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Arosa Switzerland Arosa Switzerland
April being the end of the skiing season meant little was happening in Arosa.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Rätische Bahn Ge 4/4 2 locomotive Arosa Arosa Switzerland
The train in Arosa station awaiting the return working to Chur.  The locomotive is a Ge 4/4 II of the RhB.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Chur Switzerland near Thusis Switzerland
Back in Chur it is possible to get trains to several destinations served by the RhB.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Thusis Switzerland Thusis Switzerland
Thusis is a modern station and features several sculptures - like this lady on the platform.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Tiefencastel Landwasser Viaduct Switzerland Landwasser Viaduct Switzerland
After Teifencastel the train, here headed by a GE 4/4 III of the RhB, crosses the famous Landwasser viaduct.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Diavolezza Rätische Bahn RhB train in th Alps
Diavolezza (left) on the Bernina Line.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Rätische Bahn Bernina Express Rätische Bahn Bernina Express
The RhB is the only Swiss railway to climb over (as opposed to tunnelling through) the Alps - and without the aid of a rack system.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Poschiavo Rätische Bahn Bernina Express Poschiavo Rätische Bahn Bernina Express
Descending into Poschiavo.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Lake Poschiavo Rätische Bahn Bernina Express Lake Poschiavo Rätische Bahn Bernina Express
Lakeside running along the shore of Poschiavo on the approaches to Miralago.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Brusio Bernina Express Brusio Bernina Express
After Brusio the train negotiates the 360 degree Circular Viaduct.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Tirano Italy Tirano Italy
Tirano, Italy  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Tirano Italy Tirano Italy
Tirano is a small town which affords a pleasant stroll while awaiting the return trip to Chur.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Bernino Express Tirano Italy Campocologno Switzerland
The Bernina Express awaiting departure at Tirano (left). Campocologno (above) is the first town back in Switzerland.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Bernina Express Bernina Express
The curved windows of the observation car give excellent views.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Circular Viaduct Rätische Bahn Circular Viaduct Rätische Bahn
The Circular Viaduct as seen on the return run to Chur.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Brusio Switzerland Lake Poschiavo Switzerland
Climbing back up towards the town of Brusio (left) and Lake Poschiavo (right) video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Poschiavo Switzerland Bernina Express
The climb out of Poschiavo (left) is like taking off in an aeroplane (left).  Tunnels and bridges as the train climbs into the Alps (right) video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Rätische Bahn Bernina Express Rätische Bahn Bernina Express
Onwards . . . and upwards.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Rätische Bahn Bernina Express Rätische Bahn Bernina Express
Fine weather high in the Alps.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Rätische Bahn Bernina Express in the Alps Rätische Bahn Bernina Express in th Alps
The views are spectacular.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Rätische Bahn Bernina Express in th Alps Rätische Bahn Bernina Express in th Alps
The Bernina Express high in the Alps.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Samedan Switzerland River Rhein Chur
Samedan (above) is a junction for St Moritz.  Later running alongside the River Rhein on the approaches to Chur (right).  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Filisur Switzerland Filisur Switzerland
Instead of returning to Chur it is possible to change at Filisur and take a train to Davos.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Rätische Bahn Ge 4/4 1 locomotive Davos Davos Switzerland
Davos on a damp April morning in 2008 with a train from Filisur headed by a Ge 4/4 I.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Davos Switzerland Rätische Bahn Ge 4/4 3 Klosters
Davos (left) with the connecting service for  Klosters seen arriving (above right).  The Ge 4/4 III will propel the train back to Klosters.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Klosters Switzerland Klosters Switzerland
The push-pull connecting service on the way to Klosters (left) and arriving at Klosters station (right).  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Klosters Switzerland Klosters Switzerland
The prominent bridge (above) on the approach to Klosters station from Davos.  Again, being April and the end of season, there was little activity in Klosters (above right).  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Klosters Switzerland Klosters Dorf Switzerland
 Klosters (left) and approaching Klosters Dorf (right).  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Saas Switzerland Landquart Switzerland
Traditional Swiss building serving as the station buffet at Saas (left).  At Landquart the metre gauge RhB connects with the standard gauge SBB (right) and both run on to Chur. video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Landquart Switzerland Landquart Switzerland
Time for a little train spotting at Landquart while awaiting a standard gauge connexion to Chur.  video captures - copyright - Malcolm McCrow
Switzerland by train