🇨🇭Riding the World's Steepest Cogwheel Railway in Switzerland's Alps | Pilatus Bahn

[@rauleli]

Not only the scenery takes, but also part of the technical information about the ride! This makes us, train lovers, get more interested in your videos!! Glad that you enjoyed your trip thru Europe!! Saludos!

[@Mergatroid]

I got to ride this train back in 2014 and it's insane how beautiful it is there. It really can't be captured with a camera. Hope you enjoyed your trip!

[@julianfischer6053]

It's always nice to see the Pilatus, it's absolutely stunning! Greetings from Switzerland!🇨🇭

[@the_dungeoneer]

Really enjoyed this video, I will have to visit this route someday.

[@kugastravel5180]

Wow, thanks! dungeoneer🤝

[@kugastravel5180]

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[@alexstrolls801]

Your channel is so underrated. You have the most beautiful videos!

[@TuckerSP2011]

It looks so beautiful there! I loved hearing the horns!

[@johanna7254]

Wow, what an incredible experience!! thank you for taking us along, Kuga!

[@ManticorePinion]

I love the birds! Those are Alpine Choughs!

[@michaelgask]

Wow! This is truly amazing. What an awesome day you had! Thank you for sharing

[@ewengillies9826]

Fantastic ride thanks Kuga. An awesome adventure by itself up a very steep mountain side. Stunning scenery captured by your photographic skills once again. You never cease to amaze with your choice of incredible journies to showcase. Bushyboy Oz.

[@5217tuber]

Great video! Such memories - I went down this twice, in 1983 and 1990. Nice to see the happy cows.

[@maxshenkwrites]

Wow. I've watched dozens and dozens of train videos on youtube... this is the first one that made me slightly dizzy. Amazing.

[@calypso22]

I live in Switzerland and remember going up Mount Pilatus on this cog railway 35 years ago. :)

[@markshen3280]

Hong Kong 🇭🇰 also has mountains and one type of transport is called the Peak Tram. It uses pulley system to pull the tram up the hill. It has brakes to catch onto the pulley ropes for several of its stops along the way, so it can go up and down the steep hill.

[@by_feram]

Good video - this is my world. In Switzerland there are some of these beautiful mountain railroads - many beautiful railroads. BRAVO

[@by-feram]

Yes very nice video, you are right, there are many of them.

[@freedomforever6718]

A spectacular rail ride with memories for a lifetime!

[@AmbientWalking]

There is always so much to see and so much to experience on your channel. I really love spending time here. Thanks for allowing me to look forward to something new. : )

[@djor316]

Thanks for taking us along Kuga. Be nsafe and God Bless

[@elcasho]

Wow cannot believe they built that line so long ago! Engineering marvel

[@johncrwarner]

Switzerland was, I believe, the first country develop its economy for tourism. These railways were for the newly rich European middle class to climb the mountains in comfort. There are a lot of places that especially the 19th century Britons traveled to and were so famous to British audiences that for example Arthur Conan Doyle set the Sherlock Holmes “The Final Problem“ at the Reichenbach Falls near Meiringen - very sensible by train.

[@kevingeisenhof]

The moment the video started, I knew immediately you were in the Luzern Hauptbahnhof: I was actually born in Luzern! 🇨🇭 I hope you had a good time there: Luzern is very entertaining for tourism thanks to having many museums and old areas like the The Chapel Bridge (I think that's the translation in English). I never got to ride that steep train... Thanks again for showing 😁

[@philipppersonalityassistan5680]

Lucerne is my hometown too. I hope you had an amazing trip to mount pilatus. Im living now already several years overseas and i miss Switzerland when i see your train videos. the steep train is perfect piece of art when we think that 130 years they had no CAD, no Internet, just hands and pen to engineer those tracks. Always safe travel for u kuga.

[@mm-su5oi]

The view from the top, very incredible! Thank you.

[@wans1986]

Switzerland and Japan. both countries hv great view and trains

[@moogmike1]

Just like Japan...all forms of transportation, punctual, and a country that is free of litter.

[@TheScratchingKiwi]

Thank you for being so brave!

[@georgeboothroyd7074]

You missed a great opportunity to travel to Pilates Bahn not by train but by boat trip from Luzern. I always enjoy watching your videos 🥇

[@luke211286]

I noticed that too. Also the cable car going back. I did the reverse some years ago so that I would end with the boat trip

[@mikatu]

Makes no sense not to take the cable car down to Kriens. The boat is not a must, but I already did it twice.

[@B11O567]

Despite this railway being a century old, Switzerland still looks like they’re living in the future. Tidy little villages nestled in the mountains connected by futuristic looking trains, cable cars and expensive leisure infrastructure.

[@danielweisman496]

Great video! You showed everything I'd want to see!

[@desireeclark538]

Thank you for sharing it is beautiful!

[@travellingwithev]

Awesome video! Ive been to mt pilatus once and it was awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience as well ❤️🇨🇭

[@dskadd32]

That's a great ride. Always good to see your vids. Thank you

[@pixibelle3282]

If they coupled the two together it may make it harder to head up the slope? A very good vicarious experience.

[@tomburns7544]

Another great video! Thank you so much, Kuga!!!

[@nct948]

stunning. Switzerland never stops amazing me.

[@RonR]

Such a unique train and beautiful mountains, thank you for such a great video.

[@soykatwobadger2963]

Дякую за екскурсію на гору Пілатус. Була в Люцерні в квітні 2014 року. На жаль, такої екскурсії нам не пропонували. 😍😍😍😍

[@THETRIVIALTHINGS]

Loving these Swiss videos.

[@briansatchell2319]

Brilliant Kuga. Thank you my man

[@renashort7155]

Beautiful views, thank you for sharing this video 👍👍

[@keithkyli]

Thanks as always for the wonderful video. I read about this train in a book by Mr Sakurai Kan (桜井寛) 20 years ago, but never watched a video of it. The view was really stunning and the weather was marvelous too.

[@dathpo]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@Luigi-uj5ml]

Unfortunately, since the resumption of operation in the spring, all electric railcars dating back to the 1930s have been replaced by modern railcars. The rack is of the Locher type, and not Rocher, from the surname of the engineer who designed it. For those interested in strange rack railways, I recommend visiting the famous Principe - Granarolo rack railway: although it is indeed a single track rack, it has a central loop which can be accessed via Abt type switches, as in the classic funiculars single track with two balanced cars. Even the gauge (1200 mm) is the same used in most funiculars, at least here in Italy.

[@TheSouthernTroll]

12:43 special guest appearance

[@WylieWestie]

You should try the Bernina Express train through the Alps, it is absolutely incredible. I lucked out and did it when there were virtually no other passengers and it was incredible ❤️

[@hopecersley6847]

We rode the train in December. It was raining, when we left the station. On the way up it started snowing and there was two feet of snow at the top.

[@uakarnwongchindawest4693]

kuga in europe! amazing man. keep it up :D

[@The1337guy1]

If you wanna check out another cool cog rail you'll have to come to Colorado. There's a railroad running from Manitou Springs all the way to the summit of Pike's Peak, over 14,000 feet.

[@Dqtube]

12:42 Was this the angry wasp? What did it attack you? 🙂

[@indrabloxfruitsgigachad]

That was so extreme!😱😱

[@luke211286]

Amazing views! Took this trip 5 years ago. The weather was far from ideal and all I saw was the clouds above the mountain. And I fell asleep insude the cogwheel train (I still hate myself for it) The only complaint I have on the video is that you took the same route back and forth, when an enthusiast would take this route: boat going to Alpnachstad, cogwheel train up to Pilatus, then cable car down to Kriens, ending with a short bus ride to Luzern (aka Golden Roundtrip). I did the reverse so that I could conclude my journey with a nice lake cruise. But I guess you were short on time so it's understandable

[@yellowgreen5229]

Because of the chimney effect trains that use non horizontal tunnels are a very dangerous idea unless they have provision for fire chimneys.

[@gingerschatshow]

Interesting way to go up the mountain, Glad you enjoyed the trip Kuga- :D

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip and great experience.

[@paracog]

Thank you! That was a bit scary to watch. I hope you're having a great time on your trip. ☻

[@robbietritt1960]

Wow how awesome,

[@johneyton-ze6ws]

We had group tour in Luzern. Took boat to Alpnachstad then Pilatus Bahn. I was with our coach driver. He covered his eyes...he said..this is too scary for me..I said you have driven us on some difficult roads with bends..but you did that well. Why are you scared on Pilatus, I asked? He replied..when I am driving I have control. I don't know the driver of this train.. We all spent time at the Pilatus area and took cable car and bus back to Luzern. Great tour...

[@OutdoorsWithShawn]

$72 for a ticket is a bit steep! (Pun intended)

[@arthurrytis6010]

Outdoors With Shawn. Paid 10.20 Swiss franks for two cups of tea in Grindelwald last week. That equates to 5 English pounds per cup. So l reckon the train ride was better value. I will never visit that Country again.

[@arsantiqua2483]

Of course it's Japanese: who else is specifically visiting for trainspotting? Not that we are allowed to grin. If a Swiss is visiting Japan it's usually Anime oder trains. It's a safe bet. ^^

[@chellastation]

What a funky looking train. Very interesting 🤔

[@janiceszewczyk7849]

OMG I wanna go,, that was great thanks

[@RPMZ11]

Great fun!

[@rustinpieces]

The Swiss have such appaling taste in music. 😅 I did really enjoy the ride though; makes me want to go back to what was for a long time my favourite country to visit - until prices/cost went really crazy. When you're on benefits in Switzerland, you make almost as much as I do as an experienced Dutch factory engineer-worker.

[@carolemerle9995]

Such a beautiful country.

[@areareare9953]

Guy with the cows is like "I need to get one of those...."

[@10551055The]

If you’re looking for a steam locomotive-powered cog railway, I would suggest Mount Washington in New Hampshire USA. They still use their heritage steam locomotives to push passenger cars up the mountain. I was there many years ago. Very cool place and highly recommend!

[@mikatu]

There's no need to go to the US. Brienzer Rothorn has a steam train. And it is much more beautiful.

[@jamestoyn9755]

i have been on the Pilatus Bahn many time before when i have been on hoilday in Switzerland. it so happens i have already had a hoilday in switzerland this year 2024 in February but i only stayed in Interlaken for a few day's but did going on some great train rides.

[@thomaswhitten2537]

That is fascinating!!

[@NaushadAlam-gx8qv]

Lavli Beutiful Very Very Nice Vidio

[@idagotdinixa442]

Wooow what a great adventure 🔝 😍 you're in Switzerland 🤩 that's so near to Austria where I live 👌😍😍 great video 👏 👏 😍 😍

[@RB-rp6ud]

No other country in the world can match the Swiss when it comes to mountain trains.

[@VulpisFoxfire]

I saw 1:59 and couldn't help but think...'Isn't a 90-degree 'train' called an 'elevator'?' :-)

[@andreasgasser5823]

90 promille are 9 percent (going up 9 metres per 100 meters distance) and equals 5.14 degrees (geometry), only 1/17 of ninty degrees, so nothing about vertical. Pilatus Bahn going up 48 meters per 100 meters (26.6 degrees as said in the video).

[@VulpisFoxfire]

@@andreasgasser5823 Ah, thanks for the explanation. I was definitely !clue about how railroad grades were labeled.

[@kevingeisenhof]

If you ever have the chance, btw, you should visit the Transport Museum in Luzern: it has lots of interesting information about trains, cars and even more traffic related stuff! You get to see and get in the vehicles too! 😊

[@wolfgangk.7695]

The Pilatus Bahn is very well known here in Europe. I hope you liked it. Another great video. Thanks.

[@Marthaviews]

Heading there next week!

[@milestone_achiever4634]

Those traction motors go through a lot of breakdowns. That's a long ascent

[@suisujin]

I hope to make nice nice videos of switzerland like yours! thx!!

[@kilasracingfactory]

7:15 He said that they are using electric trains on this track since 1937!

[@1MrBryn]

I rode this train in 1997!

[@asan1050]

Thanks Much !.,

[@yolandacunningham1879]

Thank you for showing another wonderful journey. I look forward to viewing your next one! I was wondering what was the average temperature during this trip?

[@darylcheshire1618]

The Eurail pass used to cover the whole fare, now it’s just a discount.

[@kimofabuja]

I wanted more than anything to see the interior of the train

[@VulpisFoxfire]

And now I see why that one kind of budget roller coaster is called a 'alpine railway' type...

[@lesajohnson8409]

We have a steep inclined train in Gatlinburg, TN

[@mogofresha]

Jalurnya nanjak banget, pemandangannya indah banget... :O

[@lauriannealston9143]

I have a terrible fear of height. However if I am in an enclosed area it’s okay but only if Im not going over steep canyons. Meadows and trees are okay. this cogwheel train ride is included on our Viking trip which we are taking. We’ll be in Switzerland the first week of April 2024. My husband doesn’t have a fear of height and wants to take it. You descend the mountain by gondola and although I was on a gondola in Lake Placid Ny, we weren’t going over deep canyons - just beautiful fall foliage trees so I handled it and it wasn’t an hour ride. I dont think I can handle this.

[@gryhze]

9:48 Looks like the pantograph is retracted on the descent phase of the trip. Are the electric motor(s) operating to create the braking or reduced speed of the descent?

[@andreasgasser5823]

The motors feed resistors which dissipate the surplus energy as heat. The new trains run next year and 2 wagons can be coupled.

[@Ceedee39]

kinda reminds me of the Peak tram in Hong Kong.

[@debasishbanerjee9294]

Goddamn!! 72 Franks? I visited Switzerland back in 2015. I still haven't recovered from it

[@atlsaver6332]

❤

[@theeverythingkid]

Ooo lovely

[@kirsychev9214]

3:43 there is russian label on the train, it is quite unexpected.

[@littlemiss_76]

The track's look similar to roller coaster tracks the older roller coasters.

[@RafaelHabegger]

You in Lucerne? Let's have a beer!

[@davebecks10]

Semoga masih diberikan umur yang panjang agar bisa main kesana😇

[@eckligt]

Wow, the surprising thing for me is that they didn't build this as a funicular, but chose a cog-driven railway system instead. Maybe the length of 5 km is too long for funiculars. In my country we have a funicular with similar steepness, but it's only around 800 metres in length.

[@andreasgasser5823]

Yes too long.

[@donn7261]

Going down the mountain is scarier, isn't it ? Feels like your falling forward.

[@andreasgasser5823]

It is not scary (should not be), because in the 133 years of working, no accident happened. So trust a safe technology.

[@jamesfrost7465]

Hello my friend, sorry this is a quick question, Have you ever heard of the Rocky Mountaineer Train? It's in the United States. I just found out about it. It looks wonderful..... if you do come to America, please check into this one, you deserve the best.

[@mmmoroi]

9:03: Yes it is Japanese meaning "48% incline: the steepest funicular in the world", But why? I don't think there are too many Japanese tourists around.