Driver's Eye View - Schynige Platte Railway (Switzerland)

Whilst visiting the railways around Interlaken, I noticed some curious looking diminutive electric locomotives wobbling along, pushing two carriages next to the Interlaken to Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen railway line. Today was the last day these little trains ran before the line closed for winter, the sun was shining and I had a few hours to spare, so I made my way to Wilderswil, the start of the line to learn a little more. The train was about to leave, so I took a seat in the front coach, where the lovely lady driving the train allowed me to place a camera in the front window. Please join me for this highly scenic trip, as our train climbs through the golden autumn trees to the lofty heights and amazing views from the Schynige Platte railway.

[@ГалинаЛепешкова-у1л]

Необыкновенно красивая природа! Огромная благодарность автору видеоролика.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Спасибо, я рад, что вы наслаждались поездкой.

[@kotred3097]

Great video of great quality! Thanks for sharing!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@thelert]

Very pleasant, some of the scenery is just like out of a storybook. Thanks for sharing.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it, some of the scenery looks like the illustrations in childhood fairy tale story books.

[@Bruno.Trains]

Absolutely superb video !!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@gogomong]

It looks like a scenery in the game

[@Timsvideochannel1]

GoPro cameras produce that sort of effect.

[@ArthurBaker]

thanks Tim

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you,

[@dalehedrick4530]

Awesome ty

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@samuelod2659]

Hmmmm, Drivers eye's view. I've been thinking all along that it's only birds and pilots that can experience bird's eye view, but not drivers or train operators. Probably I'm wrong.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

The views from some of the Swiss mountain railways can leave passengers feeling a though they are heading towards the skies.

[@anairivera5979]

Felicitó a todos los que estuvieron que ver con el video dejaron la cámara en cabina quieta hacia el frente se pudo disfrutar el paisaje

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hola, estoy contento de que hayas disfrutado este video.

[@tomfoolery4497]

What is the elevation gain? It looks very steep.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Starting point - Wilderswil station at an altitude of 584 m (1,916 ft) - Finishing point - Schynige Platte station at an altitude of 1,987 m (6,520 ft) - Height difference - 1403 m (4,604 ft). For more information, please click on this link - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schynige_Platte_Railway

[@srayanray3815]

What a beautiful place....where is this ??

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, this was taken near Interlaken in Switzerland.

[@V01t2]

Just straight up the cable

[@paul1242]

This rail line is an amazing engineering accomplishment. I wish there was more information about the construction of it and the difficulties that had to be overcome.

[@JannikBoRasmussen]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schynige_Platte_Railway?wprov=sfla1

[@renatoamaral8259]

Yes, I agree with you. Nice Idea!

[@grunthum110154]

Thank you so much Tim. I can think of no better way to end the day than to strap on a camera to the front of a cog train and meander my way up through some of the most gorgeous scenery in all the world. So appreciate you making this possible.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi Jim, thank you for your kind comment, Switzerland is one of my favourite holiday destinations and home to some of the most amazing railways, it's my pleasure to share some of the most memorable moments from my Swiss adventures.

[@rmkpilates]

I had the great fortune to visit Switzerland. It really is that beautiful, Thank-you.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

I love Switzerland, there is nowhere else like it, awesome mountains and pretty chalet style houses.

[@paulmurray8766]

just awsome vid stunning scenery thank you i realy enjoyed watcing this

[@IndianaRails]

Beautiful film Tim! Thanks for taking me along on this great adventure; I thoroughly enjoyed the ride!!!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

+IndianaRails It is my pleasure to take you along with me on this wonderful little train to see some of Switzerland's amazing mountains with their beautifully wooded slopes.

[@OmniaInNumerisSitaSunt]

Those lovely autumn colours are beautiful and the nice sunny weather showed them off so well. Very nice ride Tim. 🍂🌳🍁

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Autumn in Switzerland is wonderful, my favorite time to visit, just before it turns really cold and snow begins to cover the landscape 😊🎅.

[@cherylgreene2406]

This video made me sing How Great Thy Art. What a wonderful train ride. What God has made is so inspiring.

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

Read your comment as I was beginning the video journey, and it inspired me to do the same! How great He is, indeed! So awe-inspiring the blessings our Father God has bestowed on us. The world is groaning for our Savior Jesus Christ to return, but in the meantime, we certainly should take time to appreciate and be grateful for His wondrous works.

[@बाबूलालप्रजापत-श1ङ]

@@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043 ssßßsww2w2w2wwwwssssssssssssssssßsssssßsßsßssssßßssßssssßßßsßßßßßßßßßsßsssssssssßsssßss sßß

[@mchlbk]

There is no god. You've been lied to.

[@layna8924]

LOVELY TRIP, BUT, WHY ARE THE MOUNTAINS ON THE OTHER SIDE, ALL COVERED WITH SNOW & IT SEEMS WE ARE AT THE SAME ELEVATION & THERE'S NONE ON THIS COGRAIL LINE?...THANKYOU, TIM...VANCOUVER, CANADA...;)

[@paulmccluskey2993]

Such stunning scenery! It has this sublime, ancient yet timeless feel when you're watching it - it was so relaxing. It's a pity that our railways don't run as efficiently

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi Paul, that's a great description for a ride on this little train. If I worked on this railway, I am sure I would regard every day spent taking tourists along this highly scenic line as a day well spent. Bet they don't have trouble with the poor industrial relations that plague Britain's Southern railway.

[@algrayson8965]

Who is “our”?

[@paulmccluskey2993]

Al Grayson Referring to UK’s railways

[@slycat1939]

Simply amazing-- such beautiful country. I am so enjoying you travels. Safe journeys ahead. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, Switzerland is a railway enthusiasts dream and the scenery is wonderful. I am pleased you enjoy following my travels and hopefully I can take you to more interesting places.

[@rachelberry1570]

Thank you for sharing this here. What a lovely day to take a trip. One day I hope to visit Switzerland and take a train ride too.

[@johnferguson8993]

What magnificent scenery and so pretty. Thank you so much for taking us on a ride.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you John, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@steveevans7170]

Incredible scenery in one of the most beautiful countries on earth. Most would have no clue what a cog railway was. Educational and esthetically pleasing. Nice job.

[@algrayson8965]

Cog railways are also called “rack” railways after the rack gear that is between the running rails. Many use adhesion (no rack) for the less sloped track sections, reserving the rack gear for the steep grades. Several types of racks are used on different railways. Different rack systems: Riggenbach, Strub, Abt, Locher and Lamella. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. The Riggenbach, Strub and Lamella racks have the same size and pitch (spacing) of gear teeth (cogs), so they can be mixed on the same system, and the locomotives have pinions that can engage with all three types of racks. The first rack railway used the Blekinsop system, having the rack on the outer side of one rail. Blekinsop didn't believe that adhesion (friction) would allow the full power of the locomotive to be used. He was right, but the rack and gear (pinion = gearwheel on the locomotive) is very expensive and suitable only for low speeds, so simple adhesion is the standard for almost all railroads. Modern electric (diesel-electric locomotives have electric motors driving the axles) locomotives have automatic traction control, which reduces power to any wheelsets that slip.

[@kctux7254]

Very relaxing - I like the slow pace. Such a beautiful place to take a vacation!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Its probably the most relaxing train ride I have ever taken, but then who would want to rush past such beautiful scenery.

[@billhowes5871]

20 mins. after this train took off. The adorable American child asked her dad, "Are we going to Heaven, Daddy. We keep going up and up". Her little face all smiles. In typical American Style, the Dad replied, "No you dumb ass. Now sit down and shut up." Americans can be so cruel. On a happier note. This long trek is worth the trip. At the very top is one of the world famous "Bill's Whore House". IF you know what I mean. ;) -Bill Howes, Procurator.

[@csu9242]

It’s a pity. The Bern Oberland Railways had ordered modern compositions by Stadler and the Schynige Platte Trains are in a very bad condition with better footgoer’s speed. It would be a good action to replace the shabby compositions, the money for the public traffic is dispensable and the streets traffic has a much bigger budget🙀

[@killsalive1]

I noticed that the downhill train at 34:00 had its pantograph down. Do they come down by gravity?

[@Timsvideochannel1]

All the down hill trains had their pantograph's down, so I guess they must use gravity to descend.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Not sure regenerative braking was around when this line was designed and built, although it would be an advantage.

[@judpowell1756]

Keep in mind these are rack locomotives and geared to the center rail rack....the gearing between the motors and wheels would offer plenty of physical resistance, slowing it down

[@urvashishah3978]

What a beautiful place killsalive1

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Yes, they rely on gravity for the downhill run.

[@r0g3r5m1th]

Sorta puts our little "Snowdon" into perspective. Gorgeous ride, and I even enjoyed the Music..Thank you so much for sharing..

[@jcpjean-claude4446]

je suis admiratif de la beauté de ce pays, les paysages sont vertigineux !!!!!! !!!!!!!! les trains y sont omniprésents et d'une réelle beauté ! que du rêve ........... merci infiniment !

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Merci, je suis heureux que vous avez apprécié ce merveilleux voyage en train à travers de beaux paysages de montagne suisses

[@melkiorwiseman5234]

That view of the mountains as the train comes around the bend at 49:44 is, as the Italians say, "bellisimo" (I probably misspelled that). It could be made into a postcard.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Bellissimo (Beautiful) or as a New Zealander might say awesome, however one describes it is one of those views that leaves one searching for superlatives to describe something very special.

[@MarkWaller2]

Very true - it took my breath away when I travelled on the line a couple of years ago. I like to think that somewhere in the line's builders there was a touch of the artist or choreographer, designing the line so that the generations of travellers after them would get this sudden dramatic view. And many thanks, Tim, for bringing the happy memories.

[@JasonMasters]

Thanks for this. It's a nice view from this railway. And now I know something I didn't know before: How the points work on a rack railway of this design. :) I had to look closely at a photograph on Wikipedia but I could see there that the rack is actually somewhat higher in profile than the rails, meaning that the moving pieces of the rack go over the top of the rails at the points (or are moved away from atop the rails to allow the wheel for that rail to pass between the racks)

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Watching the turn-out switch tracks at 13:29 is interesting. Logically the cog wheel has to be above rail level to avoid problems as it passes over the running rails at turn-outs and diamond crossings. Rack railways certainly tested the abilities of engineers to find solutions to awkward problems. Carl Roman Abt may have passed away, but his legacy will live on as long as rack railways continue to exist.

[@richardewan2593]

Another great train ride I did 2 years ago when I was in Grindelwald, thanks for sharing this view of the journey. Schynige Platte is a wonderful garden to visit

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Cheers, I'm pleased you enjoyed this reminder of your own visit to this wonderful little railway, the garden at the top is amazing.

[@CanalSergioAlvarez]

Beautiful images and video! Do you authorize the use of some images for musical background? My channel is not monetized and I would put a link to your channel in the video. My channel is just a hobby. Thanks for listening! Sergio, in Brazil.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, officially I don't authorize the use of my videos, but in practice I never remove videos that use my visual content as backing to music, so long as the videos are not too long and the sound track is completely replaced. Most of the music or spoken videos using my visual content are between 3 and 10 minutes with a link to the original video included in the video description. Good luck and maybe send me a link, I'm always interested to see what people do.

[@CanalSergioAlvarez]

@@Timsvideochannel1 Hello, thanks for responding! I appreciate the attention! I will follow your instructions and when I make a music video with your background images, I forward it to you! Thank you very much. Sergio in Maringá, Paraná, Brazil.

[@user-67-north-west]

Excellent video! If chinese tourists keep silence sometimes, it was simply the best.

[@wb6she]

Nice video, that sure is beautiful country!..Thanks for sharing.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

+Bill Mathies Cheers Bill, where else in the world are such awesome mountains so easily accessible, to admire the outstanding views?

[@swaajee]

Very beautiful and interesting video.Thanks and Congratulations to the team presenting this video. Wishing,let them present more videos......

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you for your kind comment, I will try to upload at least one video a week.

[@richardbradshaw4567]

What sort of tossers give work like this the thumbs down? Perhaps they don't like the fact that it's in real time, no frills ...but that makes the experience all the more authentic. I'd take this trip again (for the fourth time) were I ever to go back to Switzerland: might not make it, but at least I have this to remind me. Brilliant, such good quality.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, the area around Interlaken is a Mecca for lovers of narrow gauge railways, as for the thumbs down, we simply have to accept that given a choice a few people will hit the thumbs down, that's life, most people simply stop watching if they are not enjoying it. I'm delighted it bought back good memories from your own visits to the region and maybe you will get to make that forth trip. Take care. Tim.

[@sullivan912]

Incredible scenery, exceptionally well filmed. Not really a driver's eye view though, as the loco is in push mode when climbing the mountain, isn't it?

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Cheers, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. You are right about the driver, it's the guard who watches the route ahead for obstacles in the upward direction.

[@pleinecampagne4504]

" un petit train s'en va dans la montagne, 🎶 Un petit train s'en va de bon matin, 🎶 On l'entend siffler dans la campagne ,🎶 Tchou Tchou Tchou, tchou tchou tchou 🎶 Plein d'entrain "🎶

[@Timsvideochannel1]

C’est un beau poème et il se traduit très bien en anglais. This is a lovely poem and it translate really well into English. " a little train goes into the mountain, 🎶 A little train leaves early in the morning, 🎶 He can be heard whistling in the countryside, 🎶 Tchou Tchou Tchou, tchou tchou tchou 🎶 Full of enthusiasm " 🎶

[@tonhageman1428]

I really enjoyed this movie. And why do things have to go so fast anyway. Pls tell me or and explain why the midrail. Thanks for developing this for us.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, sometimes it's nice to have time to enjoy the scenery. The centre rail is a rack rail, please click on this link to see how it works - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rack_railway

[@johnkling6657]

Wow! The scenery is fabulous. Love the view from ~43:00 through the end. Did I see Julie Andrews on one of those mountains in the background? ;)

[@Timsvideochannel1]

The views from this train are amazing, just like the train, they don't make timeless gems such as the Sound of Music anymore, still a Christmas favorite, seen it so many times I know the words to all the songs. Wouldn't it be just awesome to see the Von Trapp family riding this train, singing "Hi on a hill with a lonely goat herd" 😉

[@docman6157]

Timsvideochannel1 You would have more luck 'finding ' her in Austria where the film was shot 😛😜 here

[@carmenpr4u]

Thank you for posting I really enjoyed it. Greetings from New York USA 👍

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi from the UK, I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@wizrox]

Line length 7.26 km (4.51 mi) Height gain 1,420 m (4,659 ft) Single track with passing loops Track gauge 800 mm (2 ft 7 1⁄2 in) Highest elevation 1,967 m (6,453 ft) Maximum incline 1 in 4 (250‰ or 25%) Train power is 220 kW

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, did you get this useful information from the Wikipedia page about this line? - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schynige_Platte_Railway

[@Innerspace100]

@@Timsvideochannel1 According to the wiki page in English, the electrification is 1500 volts DC. The other info seems to be the same, though. Oh, and one other thing I found fascinating, was the fact that none of their locos were made later than 1914... They really take care of their stuff, that's for sure!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

@@Innerspace100 Hi, I just checked the Wiki page, the overhead electrification is 1500 Volts DC and the locomotive power is rated at 220 KW (shown under the "Rolling Stock" heading). The whole railway is a beautifully preserved, a genuine living museum still serving the purpose it was designed for.

[@Innerspace100]

@@Timsvideochannel1 I'd love to visit it some day. Seems to be a spectacular line in every concievable way.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

@@Innerspace100 If you do visit, this is just one of a number of spectacular mountain railways within about 25 km of Interlaken, a well located town for visiting a number of the Swiss mountain railways by rail. Good luck, I hope you get there some day.

[@wege8409]

Welcome to the Banjo Kazooie express, please don't feed the bear

[@rhbeadlejr]

At the time I viewed this, 64 people checked they didn't like the video. Do they ever leave a comment why?

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Sadly very few people comment to say why they clicked on "Dislike", those that do usually don't like my choice of music or the way I have edited the video. Sometimes I learn from what they say, I use less music in later videos and I am more likely to include tunnels if they are not too long. I am an amateur video maker, without all the special equipment and a team of people around me, naturally it reflects in the quality of my videos, if I had my time again, I might do things differently. For now KZbin is a mainly rewarding experience that gives people like myself a platform to share videos with a wider audience.

[@89123522]

magnifico . obrigado pela bela viagem.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

+Gilberto Cascarelli Obrigado.

[@angelaweedon3193]

This electricity supply doesn't kill animals!! Also it is probably powered by clean hydro electric power.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, the trains are driven by hydro electric power, birds sitting on the wire come to no harm at all 😊

[@rhbeadlejr]

What is the purpose of this railway? It can't be for skiing if it doesn't run in the winter.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

This railway serves no purpose other than to allow people to enjoy the wonderful views without having to be a mountaineer.

[@slycat1939]

Awesome scenery and views. I've always loved this train ride. I have seen many videos on it. I hope you had a great time I know the views you seen out side windows was fantastic. Thanks for sharing. Be safe my friend. God bless

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, I'm so glad our forefathers had the vision to build these railways, people must have thought they were mad at the time. This is one best in Switzerland. Take care. Tim.

[@algrayson8965]

@@Timsvideochannel1- So many railways went bankrupt, some several times. In many countries the governments ended up owning the railroads, or at least the main ones.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

@@algrayson8965 Hi, many of Switzerland's railroads are in private hands, but the they operate and market themselves as one, with good connections and through ticketing. Government money is available to private railroads for providing a public service.

[@mariorealini6988]

A differenza di altre ferrovie turistiche svizzere, questa e' in funzione solo con un materiale rotabile storico. Quindi niente veicoli moderni. Nessun servizio nella stagione invernale.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

"Sì" hai ragione, treni originali e nessun servizio invernale.

[@billhowes5871]

Recently, I was hired to be a "PR" Man for this rail company to improve business. My idea is every 600 yards a BIGFOOT would run up to the train real fast. Stick it's thumbs in its ears, wiggle it's fingers while sticking out its touge and making a silly sound. Then, run away. Undoubtedly, this will be appealing for the youngers and should improve business three fold. -Bill Howes.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi Bill, most of the passengers are the wrong side of twenty one, I think a Bigfoot will scare the living daylights out of most of them, the rest will try to shoot it (with a camera of course).

[@billhowes5871]

@@Timsvideochannel1 I'll keep that in mind. Maybe I'll hire older bigfoot that are less intimidating.

[@HeartlandTuber]

If that track looks mighty narrow gauge, it apparently is. Per wikipedia article, only 800 mm (2 ft 7 1⁄2 in).

[@joaoleonardo6995]

pra mim é deslumbrante o vídeo, belas paisagens e muito mais, é muito especial.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Olá, fico feliz que tenha gostado de andar neste maravilhoso trenzinho pela bela paisagem suíça.

[@IbnBahtuta]

I only managed to find three speeds on this train. Slow. Dead slow and get out and push. Just kidding.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, I bet when this line was built they probably the high-speed trains of the day. Ambling slowly along this line gazing out the awesome scenery is just perfect.

[@marthaking6808]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL !!!! Thank you !!!!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@loumcconnell503]

Made this journey in 2009, marvellous views, nice bratwurst at the top.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Awe, I could really do justice to a bratwurst with thin chips all covered in thick gravy right now. Something to look forward to when I'm are free to travel again. I really enjoyed my trip on the little train, along with the alpine garden and views from the top, it was a day to remember.

[@ceciltagg]

Good video who built this thing talk about mountain climbing this climb is ridiculous the men that built this must have been mountain goats

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it, one can only admire the men who built this line, I'm glad they did.

[@franklinbrooks9506]

What would be fun is an altimeter down in one corner. The rate of climb is profound.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

I probably have an app for that on my mobile phone, something to consider for future videos

[@Bigbro28]

Thanks for a great ride. I've added it to my liked videos to watch again later.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

+Martin Usher Thanks for your comment, it is appreciated.

[@dellojulien]

WONDER MOOI !! PRACHTIG IK HEB MET VOLLE AANDACHT GEKEKEN BEDANK VOOR AL DAT MOOIS GROETJES JULIEN

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Dank je, ik ben blij dat je genoten hebt van de video 😊😊

[@STEVEHARLEY1956]

That was one Hell of a trip up the Mountain...Really great scenery too...I bet you enjoyed this trip....Cheers...Steve.-:)

[@Timsvideochannel1]

+Steve Lewis Video Channel. Hi Steve, this was one unbelievable day, this was the second peak of the day and there was still one more to go.

[@ajitdias4754]

thanks for upload this type of video, what is the train speed ?

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, the Schynige Platte trains travel at around 12 kph.

[@supergee7]

Wonderful video! Very nostalgic line. If you have another time in Summer, try going up there to Schynige Platte again and wander through the trail to First, then take the chairlift down to Grindelwald. It's one of the most spectacular viewpoints from the Alps. Oh thank you for sharing this video!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

+supergee7 Thanks, your comment is appreciated. I would love to return and do the walk and chairlift. Hopefully I will have more time on my next visit.

[@jimmerbrav8810]

Sind da vielleicht noch Stellen als Wagenführer zu vergeben? "Numä nid gschprängt ..." Erhole mich vom Freizeitstress! Tolles Bähnchen, tolles Video. Danke fürs Hochladen.

[@anaritarocha5938]

Amigo Tim com toda sinceridade do meu coração te agradeço amigo por essas imagens. Gratidão amigo. B noite

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Oi, estou muito feliz que você tenha gostado de andar nesta maravilhosa ferrovia. Não consigo pensar em uma maneira melhor de aproveitar a bela Suíça. Muitas felicidades e saudações sazonais. Tim.

[@showkathossain9638]

loved the journey, 7 Km in 50 minutes, but i did worth it

[@Timsvideochannel1]

It's one of the best slow trains I've had the pleasure to travel on.

[@maciekpowaga6317]

Timsvideochannel1 In such scenery, a faster ride would be a crime 😂

[@railyatri8891]

Really amazing capture brother Big like this video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm really pleased you enjoyed it 😊

[@flavioribeiro20]

Estradas de ferro é uma coisa que me fascina desde criança e já tenho 79 anos,é fascinante deveras

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Quando criança eu adorava trens e o som de um trem se aproximando é tão bom quanto quando eu era criança.

[@johnraggett7147]

Such a disappointment. Why didn't it show the super view of the Eiger, Mönch and the Jungfrau to the right?

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, try this one different views from the same trip - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKfOqqZubZpsr5I

[@thepotator8150]

You didn't watch the whole video. You can see Eiger Mönch and Jungfrau at 49:25

[@DanaMackstormdog94]

I presume the electric locomotive looked something like this: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/22/Schynige_Platte_Zahnradbahn.jpg and you could have been riding a coach with the loco place somewhere between the coaches like in this picture: www.luphen.org.uk/images/2009/2009-07/2009-07-08-125515.jpg Note that there is an engine driver behind the string of carriages in the loco and another operator or conductor in the lead carriage. Dog

[@Timsvideochannel1]

+Dana Mack Hi Dana, it must be cold in your neck of the woods now, thanks for the rail activity updates. They are some nice photos you have found on the internet showing the locomotives on this line and the train I traveled in had a driver in the loco and an operator at the other end as shown in one of the photos ... Tim.

[@DanaMackstormdog94]

Yes it is lightly snowing and temps are near 11 F -Train watching in a car with a scanner is so much more enjoyable.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

+Dana Mack My youngest daughter is visiting her boyfriend in Dobbs Ferry New York where it has been snowing, she is really exited as she has not seen snow for many years.

[@DanaMackstormdog94]

+Dana Mack only one inch and temps at 11 C Stormdog!

[@alexisslaydon5642]

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[@hisyamrassanjani298]

Good amazing train ride👍👍

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm really pleased you enjoyed it 😊

[@johndean4912]

Thank you for your work. It was fun watching.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@pommydiva1]

at least the train goes slow on those winding tracks. best to be safe than sorry

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Its nice to have plenty of time to enjoy the scenery.

[@billhowes5871]

Thirteen minutes after this electric train departed. It made a stop. Jokingly, I said, "Did you run out of gas". They didn't think it was funny. They throw me off the train. What was uncool was while trying to trek down this mountain. I lost my footing and tumbled down to the bottom. Good times, good times. -Bill Howes.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

It's good that you can remember your experience with a smile.

[@60s70sTheBest]

This is an AMAZING train ride!!!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

+60s70sTheBest Switzerland has several of these incredible mountain railways, built to enable tourists to enjoy the magnificent views. I am glad you enjoyed the ride.

[@waremblem3405]

Please put train in reverse. I have a plane to catch. Thank you.

[@stanstockton8483]

This amazing video could be a dictionary definition of "slower pace of life"...even the birds liked to play tag with the train - 7:17 - and I loved the begonias in the flower box - 12:21! The crawling pace of the cog train compels you to relax your muscles and feel tension melt away, while you patiently enjoy the magnificent scenery slowly pass by. The railway could almost be a footpath through the forest and meadows (29:48), and enjoying the beauty from the train is about the same as if you were walking the same path...you feel you could reach out and touch the trees, breathe in the fragrance of the leaves, and listen to the silence of the autumn forest. After watching numerous fantastic cab ride videos (some of them yours, Tim!) at speeds up to 160 km/hr, this is an absolutely refreshing change of pace. Thank you for making the effort to catch "the last cog train on the last day of the season" and treating all of us to this wonderful video! Cheers!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi Stan, I enjoyed reading your comment, there is a lot to be said for taking life at a slower pace, especially when the scenery is as beautiful as that seen from the Schynige Platte Railway. It amazes me the things these visionary people achieved, they took massive financial risks, building incredible mountain railways using new, often unproven technology. The fact that it still runs today, using much of the original equipment is a real testament to the engineers who built the line and provided the traction. Thank you for taking time to comment, it is appreciated. Tim.

[@eddieeclark314]

helicopter around 50:00 what he doing up there. Why is he there

[@Timsvideochannel1]

I saw several helicopters, some were taking materials to a construction site not accessible by road, others were carrying tourists on sight seeing flights.

[@kucingkujenengenyinyi7646]

Sangat sangat mempesona tempatnya. I like👍😍😍😍

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Ini adalah tempat yang indah, saya senang Anda menikmati perjalanan - It is a beautiful place, I am pleased you enjoyed the ride 😊👍

[@kucingkujenengenyinyi7646]

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[@Timsvideochannel1]

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[@kucingkujenengenyinyi7646]

@@Timsvideochannel1 ok thaks brather👍🤩

[@madhavpujari7391]

Very very beautiful view sir👌👍 from India

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, it's nice to hear from India, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video.

[@derekobrien4703]

What a delightful rail journey; beautiful autumn colours in the trees, magnificent free-stone masonry landscaping on the uphill embankment. When was this scenic wonder built?

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, this wonder little line was opened in 1893. Please click on this link to learn a little more - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schynige_Platte_Railway

[@madhukarbehra5745]

क्या गजब बनाया है प्रभु ने इस धरती को?किसी को क्या मिला, किसी को क्या मिला ।पर मनुष्य इसे बौद्धिक क्षमता से इसमें चार चाँद भर दिया ।कैमरा मेन, ड्राइवर, एवं सहयोगियों को अशेष प्यार और शुभकामनायें ।

[@Timsvideochannel1]

नमस्ते, हम एक आकर्षक ग्रह पर रहते हैं, मैं पता लगाने और अपने अनुभवों को साझा करने के लिए प्यार करता हूं । टेलीविजन पर यात्रा कार्यक्रम देख मुझे इस अद्भुत दुनिया और उसके लोगों को देखने की इच्छा दी । शुभकामनाएँ। टिम। Hello, we live on a fascinating planet, I love to explore and share my experiences. Watching travel programs on television gave me the desire to see this wonderful world and its people. Best wishes. Tim.

[@jamesjwalsh]

Smart lady, letting you film this. The Swiss should make her the head of the Tourism Board, such is the promo value of this amazing video. Thanks!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

+James Walsh In the days before video, I used to look at pictures of the amazing Swiss Railways and wish I could experience them for real, fortunately that day has come now. I am sure that You Tube videos influence peoples holiday choices, just as I was influenced by those pictures I looked at when I was young, so it makes sense for the train staff to help and the young lady who allowed the camera to be placed at the front was very friendly and helpful, making the whole experience most enjoyable and I am extremely grateful to her.

[@itloon]

Now that is what I call a High Tea. The variation in trees when you took the video is great-they seemed to be at different seasons. It was surprising the height you had travelled when there were breaks in the trees. Thanks for the trip.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

+itloon Hi, this video was all filmed on the same day. The Autumn colors were truley amazing. I was privileged to witness Switzerland on such a perfect day and its a pleasure to share this trip via You Tube.

[@fireice2037]

The country is so beautiful. I love Europe. Lots of it reminds me of where i live in Canada. Beautiful mountains and nice views of amazing lakes and rivers.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

The Rockies in Canada are amazing, especially in winter or the fall, only the Swiss chalet houses are missing.

[@jimcolleran1804]

I have added this video to my 'long cab rides' playlist. Wonderful scenery and excellent video.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

+Jim Colleran Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

[@wizrox]

I never post comments to YT videos, even though I spend big portion of my free time here ... but this scenery, I could not resist to write: most beautiful and most calming video on the entire world wide web

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed riding this amazing little railway to a place that felt like the top of the world, with the kind a views that used to adorn old fashion chocolate boxes and biscuit tins.

[@Blackwater_House]

Thank you most sincerely for once again providing Me with a beautiful way to view a magnificent place which unfortunately I will never have the opportunity to view in person.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Thank you, I'm pleased you enjoyed this virtual train ride through beautiful Switzerland 😉

[@nickweiserfolz]

Great, wonderful, marvellous, incredible...You can add as more words as you want. Still it will be undescribable. What a country, what a railway!

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Seeing is believing, its a magical land, too good to be true.

[@panikrystyna1]

Dziękuję, Tim. Miałam smutny wieczór. Potem pojechałam na wycieczkę Twoim pociągiem. Spotkałam stacyjki, dzielną konduktorkę, piękne pejzaże. Poczułam się lepiej. Dziękuję. Pozdrawiam.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Cześć, Przykro mi słyszeć, że miał smutny wieczór, ale zadowolony z tej wspaniałej jazdy pociągiem sprawiło, że czujesz się lepiej. Najlepsze życzenia. Tim.

[@rodpol1633]

te olvidaste de mostar la vista desde la estación todo alrededor, un fiasco

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Oops, sorry😢.

[@fjjurroo55]

Gosh as much as I love your videos, It sure would be nice to see some side shots of the awesomeness your recording, But because of you, I get to do a little traveling...........Thanks

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hi Denny, it is my pleasure to share some of the delightful places I have been fortunate to visit. I usually produce a scenic version of driver's eye videos showing views from the driver's position and side views for a more complete perspective of the wonderful scenery these railways traverse. To watch a scenic version of this trip please click on this link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKfOqqZubZpsr5I

[@EdgyNumber1]

excellent Tim.. I just wish I had so much money, I'd travel all around Europe for many months. Good stuff.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Cheers I'm pleased you enjoyed it. Like you, I would love to spend 3 or 4 months touring Europe by train. But the reality is I have to work hard to pay for my trips and grab a week or two travelling when I can ... on the plus side it gives me the incentive I need to get the job done.

[@nadirsilvacanada1220]

Lindíssimo! Fico fascinada com essa maravilha! ❤🥰🇧🇷

[@guyfeisthauer2496]

Toutes les lignes de trains touristiques autour d'Interlaken et Brienz sont fabuleuses

[@WalterKuhn-pb2rd]

wonderfull train line im system rigenbach

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello, the Riggenbach rack system is used on this railway and it was electrified in 1914.

[@geoffreymoore1510]

Thanks, Tim for another spectacular trip on video. I have wanted to do this trip for a long time and now I have right here from my home computer. Good work thanks.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Hello Geoffrey, I'm glad you enjoyed the ride. Within a short train ride of Interlaken are some of Switzerland's most icon mountain railways. I love the place, can't wait to visit again.

[@sergioluizrodriguez8264]

estou no brasil. rio de janeiro, copacabana. obrigado pela carona.

[@Timsvideochannel1]

Olá da Inglaterra, você é de uma bela parte do mundo, fico feliz que tenha gostado do passeio de trem.

[@akumarjmp]

yes from end area really really amazing sight seen what a beautiful journey and construction

[@Timsvideochannel1]

It's a wonderful trip in an interesting little train with outstanding views. We have a lot to thank the people who had the vision and determination to build this railway, so that everyone, not just mountaineers can enjoy the view from the top.