★ 2x🎥 🇨🇭Lötschberg alpine crossing cab ride from Basel to Brig (through Switzerland) [01.2019]

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Welcome to another cab ride, this time travelling over one of the 2 standard gauge alpine railway crossings in Switzerland, namely the Lötschberg. For those who aren't familiar with Swiss geography, the north is generally hilly with flat parts here and there, whereas the south lies in the middle of the alps, which span from Austria to the east right across to France in the southwest.
The first alpine crossing was achieved through the Gotthardbahn in 1882, which runs from central Switzerland to the southern most tip in Ticino.
In 1906, the BLS (Bern - Lötschberg - Simplon) was founded, who pioneered the alpine crossing over the Lötschberg pass, where we will be travelling today. In 2007, a base tunnel was opened, avoiding the steep ramps of the mountain pass and cutting time off the overall journey, however only one third is double tracked, reducing its capacity.
This has led to most northbound freight trains taking the mountain route, while southbound trains tend to be routed through the tunnel, hence most cab ride videos on youtube showing the mountain route being northbound.
We start our trip in Basel (1:45), where most freight on the north - south axis enters Switzerland (other points include Singen, St Margarethen, Buchs and very rarely Konstanz). From Olten (22:30), we take the new route to Rothrist, followed by the old route to Ostermundigen (1:14:00). From there we head to Frutigen (1:53:30), where the base tunnel starts, and take the mountain route to Brig. Note that Goppenstein is the highest railway station on the Swiss main network. Most of the line between Frutigen and Brig features 27‰ gradients, with speeds limited to 75km/h due to the curves. With heavier trains like ours, the electric regenerative brakes are not sufficient to keep the train from accelerating on the downward slopes (they may be sufficient, however electric braking is regulated in order to keep buffer pressure at safe levels and avoid a derailment). Train drivers therefore need to use the train brakes, reducing the speed for long enough so that the air brakes have at least 60 seconds to recover and reload.
Some of you may be wondering why the train keeps changing tracks on the Lötschberg Pass. We are travelling with a train that is taller than the typcial Swiss structure gauge. Trains like this are referred to as SIM trains (Simplon Intermodal). The Lötschberg pass was adjusted to accommodate these, however, as you could imagine, it involved a lot of work (enlarging tunnels, relocating infrastructure) so not all parts of the pass were adjusted. This is why SIM trains change tracks, to avoid sections of track without enough clearance. Train drivers are informed of these sections with signs and purple signals, which indicate halt for SIM trains. SIM trains also have to be registered on the cab radio during entry, in our case on the viaduct in Frutigen.
I will be working on the light flaring at tunnel ends, hopefully a set EV value should suffice. I also want to apologise for the glare around Thun and Spiez. It was just the time of day mixed with the condition of the windshield. I hope to get a better capture of this stretch sometime in the future - although it won't be easy getting weather like this again!
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[@lorirocks777]

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[@dutchmaster7790]

Dankeschön!

[@rcguy8217]

Thank you :)

[@user-dl9wk1cp7i]

Valyaz🇧🇴😎🐅🍑🌙🎞🎶🔯🇦🇱O:-)

[@user-dl9wk1cp7i]

🍑🍆

[@THE_JACKAL666]

For us, miserable western mortals, is hard to believe that there is heaven on earth, just like displayed on this video !

[@danielh3367]

Lötschberg bis Brig ist eine wunderbare Strecke oberhalb des Wallis Tal. Ich erinnere mich, dass früher als Kind der Autozug von Kandersteg bis Brig gefahren ist im Februar als wir in die Skiferien gefahren sind. Lange ist es her.

[@volodymyrkarpyak4158]

Congratulations! 00:00 Intro 01:52 Basel 03:52 Pratteln 07:22 Frenkendorf-Füllinsdorf 08:42 Liestal 10:20 Lausen 11:45 Itingen 12:55 Sissach 14:37 Gelterkinden 17:17 Tecknau 23:11 Olten 28:35 Rothrist 32:24 Murgenthal 33:48 Roggwil-Wynau 36:30 Langenthal 41:14 Herzogenbuchsee 44:41 Riedtwil 47:34 Wynigen 52:41 Burgdorf 58:51 Lyssach 1:01:42 Hindelbank 1:03:39 Mattstetten 1:05:36 Schönbühl 1:08:34 Zollikofen 1:15:49 Ostermundigen 1:18:22 Gümligen 1:20:24 Allmendingen 1:21:55 Rubigen 1:23:46 Münsingen 1:26:01 Wichtrach 1:27:39 Kiesen 1:29:24 Uttigen 1:32:48 Thun 1:35:31 Dürrenast 1:36:38 Gwatt 1:37:47 Gwattstutz-Strättligen 1:38:31 Einigen 1:39:32 Kumm 1:40:34 Spiezmoos Nord 1:41:11 Spiez 1:47:33 Heustrich-Emdtal 1:48:42 Mülenen 1:49:45 Reichenbach im Kandertal 1:53:19 Frutigen 1:58:22 Kandergrund 2:02:38 Blausee-Mitholz 2:06:33 Felsenburg 2:10:54 Kandersteg 2:24:08 Goppenstein 2:29:21 Hohtenn 2:36:05 Ausserberg 2:39:14 Eggerberg 2:41:13 Lalden 2:47:17 Brig

[@greatbritishentertainmentl5636]

When the sun came out at 1 hour 40 mins we were suddenly bathed in glorious scenery & sunshine. Fantastic!

[@AnRo0002]

Richtig Quer durch die Schweiz, das macht Lust, die Zugstrecke mitzufahren

[@sayitlikeitis9868]

I was told on numerous occasions that Switzerland is the most beautiful country on earth. It has now been confirmed to me. I need to see it for real one day. That ride was just pure heaven, thank you so so much for uploading. Greetings from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪 🇨🇭

[@duerandaggi]

Switzerland IS beautiful but add some stunning fiords and you get Norway :-)

[@marcoroberts9462]

italy is more beautiful , it has the same mountains as switzerland bus plus mediterranean coastline also

[@annettejeger4328]

Sehr serös gemacht. Enthält alles. Ist wie ein "logisch" geschiebenes Buch. Danke ihnen. Annette Jeger CORRALEJO FUERTEVENTURA

[@ocitemafortuna3507]

Wunderbar. In die Ferien fahren und zuhause ist kein Widerspruch. Herzlichen Dank

[@andrex3954]

Every time it gets better and better! I always prefer 2 and 3 cameras to see from one side and why not, back too. A Big Thank You for your sharing. It gives me so much and you take just a "thank you"! Have nice trips and BONE VOYAGE everywhere you go.

[@lorirocks777]

Andrexuman Thanks, I'm glad you like it.

[@julianbristow4793]

How can there be any bad marks for this wonderful scenery? The landscape is breathtaking and the tunnels are incredible.

[@notaire2]

Wenn die Alpen hinter uns liegen, gibt es fast keinen Schnee. Echt faszinierende Aufnahme!

[@lorirocks777]

Danke

[@klaussachse1472]

Very, very good Video! Thank You very much for the Journey!!!

[@lorirocks777]

Thanks, you're welcome

[@krinix]

This going to be 170 minutes of pure awesomeness..

[@cynda99]

I really liked the rear view camera!!

[@SuperLQQK]

what an incredible ride we got to take, thank you.

[@bebra47]

Wunderschöne Mitfahrt einfach Spitze Daumen ganz weit nach Oben

[@lorirocks777]

Vielen Dank!

[@chitrasalloom3724]

Enjoyed watching every minute of this video. Very thrilling. Thanks for the "Glare-Alert!" Excellent production and many THANKS!!

[@brucewilliams8714]

Many thanks for a truly memorable video. In 2001 I travelled from Luzern to Brig, via the Lötschberg tunnel. My hotel in Brig was right opposite the narrow-gauge station, and looking out the window, I saw trains coming down the opposite mountainside. Zermatt was my next destination, then the Glacier Express to St Moritz.

[@GreatSunbear]

Vielen Dank für dieses schöne Video, eine herrliche Landschaft !!! Auf dieser Strecke Lokomotivführer zu sein muss doch toll sein! Bleibt alle gesund !

[@lorirocks777]

Danke sehr =)

[@paulaj2829]

what an amazing journey through the Alps ..just loved it

[@andrex3954]

It is absolutely indispensable to me that when I'm traveling to anywhere, look and left or right. In this case the multiple cameras you are offering me, it is a bless because I'm catching better the stunning landscapes wherever you go! Yes please... Continue having not only a backwards camera, but if possible and much better, another one from the side that landscape is free of obstacles. Make me a happy traveler with your cameras. I really appreciate your work! Million thanks.

[@joselitopereira7596]

Boa tarde. Abreu e Lima Pernambuco. Brasil gosto muito de ver esses vídeos é muito bom mesmo

[@lorirocks777]

Like this if you'd like me to upload this video without the rear facing camera. Comment if you'd aprecciate a film of only the backwards facing camera.

[@Suedrampe]

Some spots with a full screen view back perspective surely would have been very nice, like Bietsch Valley, Kanderbrücke, Logelkin ... or any other spectacular moment of the ride. But I really appreciate your mix of both views. For me this video is, like I already commented, almost perfect. Regards Jochen

[@fuess73]

ist ein supervideo einer beeindruckenden strecke! aber die rückwärtsgerichtete kamera hätt´s jetzt ned unbedingt gebraucht....

[@stefanosantini9009]

@@Suedrampe i agree

[@stefanosantini9009]

if possible having speed would be TOP on next video..

[@XBGamerX20]

It's still a hard work, I prefer any of them.

[@frankiecairns]

This was an amazing ride !! Thanks for sharing.

[@stevegatzsch667]

Danke fuer die Mitfahrt, eine schoene Strecke, bei Sonnenschein mal mitzufahren wurde wahr, wollte so oft mal ueber die Bietschtalbruecke mitfahren, Danke LG aus Norwegen

[@lorirocks777]

Steve Gatzsch Gern geschehen =)

[@chicodemoraes8356]

You give us another great video! Thank you!

[@iantaf5559]

Absolutely brilliant!!! A wonderful way to travel from North to South in your beautiful country. The backwards views were a great bonus too. It amazes me how much of your railways do not have line side fences unlike here in the UK. Many thanks, good sir 👍🏼

[@lorirocks777]

ian taf Thank you. I guess people mostly stay off the tracks here. There are only fences for animals or when footpaths are right next to the line.

[@AndreiTupolev]

What a fabulous view that is arriving at Frutigen with the mountain right in front of you.

[@djhotte6185]

Grandiose Dokumentation und ich sitze in der ersten Reihe.Danke !!!

[@pascalpapou8568]

Ce que j'aime depuis un peut plus d'un mois, ce sont des vidéos sur des parcours ferroviaires.

[@danamack7405]

Superb ~ Long ride and well worth the wait - thanks ! Dana.

[@Terepin64]

I love seeing the train on the right side. WHERE IT BELONGS!!! 😀

[@docman6157]

depends in Switzerland it is usually on the left side, I think they copied UK who invented railways

[@juanantonio7800]

Magnifique video!!!merci/danke😉

[@soumyadeeplovestoexplore6631]

Wow.. what an amazing and majestic view.

[@uwesiewert168]

Eine schöne Fahrt ins Wochenende 😊

[@milankanka5329]

Veľmi prekrásne natočené video 😃😃😃😃. Perfektné super 😉😉😉😉.

[@modellbahn73]

Bellissimo, come ogni tuo video! Mi sto girando tutta la Svizzera con i tuoi cab ride. Complimenti!

[@amtrakharry]

That was one Wild Ride !!! I like the rear facing camera's That was just incredible trip ! Thank you for sharing !!! :):):)

[@lorirocks777]

amtrakharry Thank you

[@philipdrake6]

That was a fantastic ride through the mountains, thank you.✔✔

[@burbs59]

Wow! brings a whole different field of view great job

[@fabrizio5205]

Wonderful path and videos. Thank you.

[@danherli1858]

Thanks, Enjoyed the ride!

[@strafrag1]

Super! Herzlichen Dank fuer die Mitfahrt.

[@thomasd.2669]

Wunderschöne Strecke !!!! ~ Danke für die Mitfahrt !!!!

[@lorirocks777]

Gerne :)

[@milankanka5329]

Veľmi prekrásne natočené video 😉😉😉😉. Pochvala a palec hore 😉😉😉😉. Perfektné super 😉😉😉😉.

[@mrbluesky2050]

stunning, great video many thanks

[@pilot7200able]

beautiful, thanks for good time

[@swissguillaume]

Très très belle vidéo !!! J'adore

[@luigibrunomanzini253]

Beautiful track, great video direction and as always perfect shots, I am really excited !

[@oaactivitis4089]

Salü Lori! Deine Umestzung mit der Rücksicht Kamera find ich so super! Danke für Deine Zeit, den Clip so zu erstellen! Die "Mitfahrt" hat mir richtig Spass bereitet!! Danke!

[@lorirocks777]

OA Gameplay Vielen Dank

[@gautamd11]

That never-ending tunnel @19:30 seems like we have left planet earth🌍! Awesome cab ride👌 Thanks for sharing

[@lorirocks777]

Thanks!

[@stevieinselby]

You haven't left Planet Earth, you've gone very, very deep inside it!

[@WimBroerse]

Enjoyed this very much! Thank you. Looking forward to the next one, and to my journey into Switzerland very soon, I hope!!!

[@MichaelaGerloff]

Ohne Pauser durchgeschaut, Woaho Hammergeil

[@nishi-tjohns6792]

I greatly enjoyed watching this video. Thanks a lot!

[@lorirocks777]

Thank you!

[@HenrysAdventures]

Brilliant video! A great way to spend and evening!

[@terryknarr5345]

Awesome. Like going on a vacation train ride in your living room. Can’t wait to do it for real in a couple months. Thanks Lorirocks.

[@dietmarlindner5963]

Eine Schöne Mitfahrt auch dank der 2 Kamera Daumen hoch.

[@bl3d2death]

Schöne Strecke, insbesondere der letztere Teil. Das Video ist auch echt cool.

[@lorirocks777]

Chris Barnes Besten Dank

[@patrick8490]

la soirée de ce dimanche va être un régal. Merci. A bientôt pour d'autres commentaires. Salutations de Bordeaux.

[@patrick8490]

Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo de grande qualité avec un parcours et des paysages magnifiques. Je pense que la conduite du train doit être délicate durant toute la descente vers Brig. Toutes mes félicitations et salutations depuis Bordeaux.

[@swizz_hd_tv8784]

Wunderschöne Aufnahmen ich Liebe unsere Schweiz und Richtig super mit der Kamera nach hinten vielen dank für diese Aufnahmen

[@letraindejardin]

Génial ! Merci.

[@atlanticcoastexpress]

Spitze! Danke sehr für ihre wirklich gut video mit hinter blicken! Rob aus Bournemouth, Grossbritannien.

[@lorirocks777]

Thanks Rob, glad you liked it!

[@765Parsec]

Fantastic view from Spiz to Brig. It's a pity that with the base tunnels many trains now bypass the best sections on the alp crossings.

[@mohd.tajulislam5337]

Wonderful recording, good view, clean...

[@trevorgarner5803]

What an great video, loved every minute great addition of the trailing shots look forward to the next trip .Thanks a million.

[@lorirocks777]

Thank you

[@Teczka83]

Díky za video. Je moc hezké. A hlavně s popisky. Zdravím z České republiky

[@paulorock5828]

Maravilhoso ótimo conteúdo como sempre.

[@brallybear620]

I really liked this trip through some of your amazingly beautiful country. Looking forward for more videos. Grüssen aus Schweden.

[@lorirocks777]

Thank you!

[@Bruno.Trains]

Excellent rail movie! Thumbs Up Best Regards from France Bruno

[@lorirocks777]

Thank you!

[@hielkeflyklm]

Und wie von Ihnen gewohnt, wieder ein fantastisches Video in der schönen Schweiz. Für mich als "Flachländer" aus dem Land zwischen den Meeren ( Schleswig-Holstein ) etwas ganz besonderes. Wir haben keine hohen Berge, aber dafür u.a. Deiche, Schafe, die Nord- und Ostsee mit seinen Inseln und Stränden und das ist ebenfalls fantastisch! Auch wenn ich zwischen den Bergen nicht ewig leben möchte ( mir würde irgendwann der Blick zum Horizont und besonders Abends dort die untergehende Sonne die ins Meer versinkt irgendwann fehlen ) es ist in diversen Regionen der Schweiz wunderschön! Danke für's mitnehmen, auch auf diese Fahrt. Ich freue mich schon auf weitere interessante Aufnahmen.

[@ImpressionsArt]

Great video - it is like sitting in your train. At the end it's a lovely atmosphere with the mountain view. Great!

[@lorirocks777]

ImpressionsArt Thanks!

[@tomshank4446]

Fantastic!

[@JimboUSAF007]

Amazing!!!

[@videoferroviarigio402b8]

The 4/4 kings are very powerful locomotives and still perform their service very well after many years,we have the tireless E 656 now close to replacement.

[@HopStepJunk]

thank you for upload !

[@steinboeck1]

Wieder ein großartiger Film! Die Erklärungen und Kameraeinstellungen sind einfach unübertrefflich. Ich hatte wieder den Eindruck direkt dabeigewesen zu sein. Gratulation zu dieser Dokumentation!!!

[@lorirocks777]

franz steinböck Vielen herzlichen Dank

[@cell851]

Die Schweizer habens eben drauf. Daumen hoch für das tolle Video

[@Phillbest]

The side view needs to be featured more often on videos like this. Thank you.

[@Cmoredebris]

Excellent as is.

[@Zweeble1]

Danke für die schöne Winterfahrt! Ich glaube, du hast mich schon auf einer Sommerfahrt in der Gegenrichtung mitgenommen. Super!

[@HenrysAdventures]

Really enjoyed watching this video! Lovely ride!

[@lorirocks777]

Thanks. It's one of my favourites too. The other direction isin the works.

[@marcelkohler4419]

Supervideo, danke 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@nhrrman]

Great video! Thank you.

[@TUANPHAM-jf3ev]

very good

[@hmcdude1027]

I wouldn't mind going to this office everyday. 😁

[@smartron3617]

Fantastic 🔝🔝

[@stuphe1844]

out like a light. zzzz Danke!

[@walkingeye1]

Another interesting trip, interesting and soothing at the same time - excellent!

[@lorirocks777]

Thanks!

[@larsbyrne2307]

I really enjoy this video. As I know very little about Switzerland, much less its railroad system, I appreciate the location and information added, and in English is an extra bonus. It's been almost 40 years ago since i had German in college and, unfortunately, I do not remember much of it. Thanks form a West Virginia railroad conductor. Sehr gut! Vielen Dank.

[@lorirocks777]

Lars Byrne Thanks for your comment. Glad you liked it =)

[@effettoantico1459]

come sempre ottimo video............... sopratutto lo snodo di olten

[@ksanurse]

Love it thanks from an armchair traveller in Australia.

[@lorirocks777]

Thank you from the aussie train driver in Switzerland :)

[@gali01992]

Wonderful video! And no problem with the glare. I wore my sunglasses...

[@LB767]

Wow almost 3 hours of goodness this is gonna be phenomenal! Massive thank you for the work you put into doing this.

[@lorirocks777]

LB767 Thanks for recognising it :-)

[@kevinridgeway8160]

Absolutely amazing! Superior quality! I too would prefer a ride without the rearview and, would love to see the lights “turned up” in some of the tunnels. Great work, Thank you!

[@lorirocks777]

The high beams were on in the tunnels. On those locomotives you just don't notice much difference.

[@kensato8094]

Hallo! Ich freute mich darauf.

[@anmolmehta7116]

Wow! That was one heck of a ride. The rear view mirror totally suited me just fine. Could see the back view as well. The descent to Brig from the mountains was Awesome.😀

[@lorirocks777]

Anmol Mehta Thanks!

[@georgeflevo]

Supervideo! 😀 Very beautiful 👌🏼 One of the best i’ve seen👍🏼

[@lorirocks777]

Thanks!

[@WimBroerse]

And I like the combination of both the cameras, like you did it in this video.

[@lorirocks777]

Broerse Beeld Producties Thank you!

[@ReinerBergmensch]

Danke bin gerne mitgekommen.😊

[@MegaZorro04]

Complimenti video strepitoso!