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unusual facts about Rhaetian Railway



Gründjitobel Viaduct

The viaduct is located on the Rhaetian Railway's metre gauge line from Chur to the holiday and recreation resort of Arosa (the Chur-Arosa line), between Peist and Langwies, at a place known as Matten-Gründji.

Schmitten, Graubünden

The Schmittentobel and Landwasser Viaducts of the Rhaetian Railway are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance.


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Rhaetian Railway ABe 8/12

They are used mainly on Rhaetian Railway routes with steep inclines: the Arosa line, the Bernina Railway, and the route from Landquart to Davos.

Rhaetian Railway Ge 2/4

Ge 2/4 no. 222 from the second batch of rebuilds is the fourth preserved example of the class; it is based in Landquart, and is to be placed into service on the Rhaetian Railway as a heritage locomotive.