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The Chemin de fer du Jura (CJ) is one of the private railways in Switzerland that operate both narrow-gauge and standard-gauge lines. The standard-gauge line from Porrentruy to Bonfol in northwestern Switzerland belongs to the CJ but is now used by SBB trains. Previously, until 1965, French passenger trains (French Autorails) continued along the line via Pfetterhouse to Dannemarie in France; the French section was finally closed in 1970.
We'll be revisiting this line in the future in 4K. It has since been completely renewed, with individual signals for the respective tracks at stations, higher platforms and a larger, central freight station.
In cooperation with Andreas Perren, we're pleased to present you with a selection of a few lines that he has filmed in his quest to film every line in Switzerland. His films are mostly recorded at 1080p and available on DVD at his website: https://www.fuehrerstandsmitfahrten.ch... Some videos from Andreas Perren will also be released on the "Railway emotions" channel: / @railwayemotions
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If anyone is passionate about trains and interested in sharing their cab rides on this channel, please feel free to contact me.
The Chemin de fer du Jura (CJ) is one of the private railways in Switzerland that operate both narrow-gauge and standard-gauge lines. The standard-gauge line from Porrentruy to Bonfol in northwestern Switzerland belongs to the CJ but is now used by SBB trains. Previously, until 1965, French passenger trains (French Autorails) continued along the line via Pfetterhouse to Dannemarie in France; the French section was finally closed in 1970.
We'll be revisiting this line in the future in 4K. It has since been completely renewed, with individual signals for the respective tracks at stations, higher platforms and a larger, central freight station.
In cooperation with Andreas Perren, we're pleased to present you with a selection of a few lines that he has filmed in his quest to film every line in Switzerland. His films are mostly recorded at 1080p and available on DVD at his website: https://www.fuehrerstandsmitfahrten.ch... Some videos from Andreas Perren will also be released on the "Railway emotions" channel: / @railwayemotions
This video is protected by copyright and may not be re-uploaded, edited, used or distributed on YouTube or outside of this platform without the written consent of the copyright holder.
If anyone is passionate about trains and interested in sharing their cab rides on this channel, please feel free to contact me.
![★ 🇨🇭 Porrentruy - Bonfol cab ride, Switzerland [30.3.2014]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/xpmSbaqjhJc/mqdefault.jpg "★ 🇨🇭 Porrentruy - Bonfol cab ride, Switzerland [30.3.2014]
The Chemin de fer du Jura (CJ) is one of the private railways in Switzerland that operate both narrow-gauge and standard-gauge lines. The standard-gauge line from Porrentruy to Bonfol in northwestern Switzerland belongs to the CJ but is now used by SBB trains. Previously, until 1965, French passenger trains (French Autorails) continued along the line via Pfetterhouse to Dannemarie in France; the French section was finally closed in 1970.
Well be revisiting this line in the future in 4K. It has since been completely renewed, with individual signals for the respective tracks at stations, higher platforms and a larger, central freight station.
In cooperation with Andreas Perren, were pleased to present you with a selection of a few lines that he has filmed in his quest to film every line in Switzerland. His films are mostly recorded at 1080p and available on DVD at his website: https://www.fuehrerstandsmitfahrten.ch... Some videos from Andreas Perren will also be released on the Railway emotions channel: / @railwayemotions
This video is protected by copyright and may not be re-uploaded, edited, used or distributed on YouTube or outside of this platform without the written consent of the copyright holder.
If anyone is passionate about trains and interested in sharing their cab rides on this channel, please feel free to contact me.")
![★ 🇨🇭 La Chaux-de-Fonds - Les Ponts-de-Martel cab ride, Switzerland [7.7.2013] Swiss train ride](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zAHhYJXTmLg/mqdefault.jpg "★ 🇨🇭 La Chaux-de-Fonds - Les Ponts-de-Martel cab ride, Switzerland [7.7.2013] Swiss train ride
This meter-gauge branch line of Transports publics Neuchâtelois (transN) connects the village of Les Ponts-de-Martel, situated in a high valley, with the Neuchâtel city of La Chaux-de-Fonds. TransN operates three other lines, one of which is the standard-gauge Travers – Buttes line. The departures are always interesting, especially if you are lucky enough to see all four trains (two SBB trains, one CJ train, and one transN train) leaving La Chaux-de-Fonds station simultaneously.
In cooperation with Andreas Perren, were pleased to present you with a selection of a few lines that he has filmed in his quest to film every line in Switzerland. His films are mostly recorded at 1080p and available on DVD at his website: https://www.fuehrerstandsmitfahrten.ch... Some videos from Andreas Perren will also be released on the Railway emotions channel: / @railwayemotions
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If anyone is passionate about trains and interested in sharing their cab rides on this channel, please feel free to contact me.")
![★ 4K 🇨🇭 Basel - Laufenburg - Romanshorn - Konstanz cab ride, Switzerland [04.2023] with signal info!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zck54YD-_PI/mqdefault.jpg "★ 4K 🇨🇭 Basel - Laufenburg - Romanshorn - Konstanz cab ride, Switzerland [04.2023] with signal info!
In this video, were taking a train loaded with diesel to a tank farm in Kreuzlingen, in north eastern Switzerland, right on the border with Germany. Well be driving along the Rhine (Switzerlands northern border to Germany) to Eglisau, utilising a beautiful line that hasnt been regularly used for passenger trains in over 30 years.
After passing through the hub of Winterthur, well continue through Frauenfeld through Weinfelden to Romanshorn on the lake of Constance, before following the lake to Konstanz itself, which were passed through recently from the other direction (https://youtu.be/HQiko_wlbw8).
Konstanz is interesting, because its partially still on the Swiss side of the Rhine, yet belongs to Germany.
The InterRegio service from Zürich to Konstanz takes a more direct route via Berg, which we will look at in a coming video. We take the long route today due to the weight of our train and the steeper gradients on the more direct route.
I decided to include detailed signal information in this video. It took about an additional 12 hours of editing, so Id be interested to hear your thoughts and whether it is worth the effort to continue this way in future videos. Note, the text in German above the signals is mainly directed at train drivers who might be watching the video to get to know the line and basically notes which signals are entry Einfahrt, intermediate Abschnitt, exit Ausfahrt, crossover Spurwechsel, Cover Deckungssignal and block signals.
Time stamps and video links:
0:00 Intro
0:40 Map
1:52 Basel RB
5:26 Liestal via Adlertunnel: https://youtu.be/Le-21PZXWFI?si=3Xx31wGc7dwb-NeV&t=408
10:53 To Schweizerhalle: Coming
11:56
12:02 Pratteln
13:23 Brig via Lötschberg: https://youtu.be/x8ez4XNT080?si=LfmfB0sigziAs7-k&t=1270
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![★ 4K 🇨🇭 Arth-Goldau - Göschenen - Bellinzona cab ride, Switzerland [06.2022] Gotthard railway](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zuiIETbWiOs/mqdefault.jpg "★ 4K 🇨🇭 Arth-Goldau - Göschenen - Bellinzona cab ride, Switzerland [06.2022] Gotthard railway
In this video, were looking at the iconic Gotthard railway, in the southerly direction. For those who havent seen them yet, here are the videos in the other direction:
4K: https://youtu.be/FKKTsIh7_DQ
Sunny weather: https://youtu.be/iz4Ybk8nZEw
The Gotthard railway was a big feat for Swiss pioneers. It was the first north - south alpine crossing through the Swiss alps, directly linking the Italian canton of Ticino with the rest of Switzerland. Until the base tunnel was opened, it was the shortest trade route between north western Europe and Italy - a corridor of international freight and passenger traffic.
The line was originally designed for steam operation. In 1913, the second transalpine railway was opened from Frutigen to Brig, known as the Lötschberg railway. This was electrified from the start - which was very early compared to the rest of Switzerland and Europe. The SBB also decided to electrify the Gotthard line in order to be less dependant on the availability of coal - which was much harder to attain during the wars.
Electrification was completed in 1922, with power supplied by the SBBs own hydroelectric power stations in Ritom and Amsteg. Electric traction allowed trains to pull ever increasing loads at higher speeds as the technology of locomotives progressed. Locomotives like the legendary Swiss crocodile were developed especially for duties on the Gotthard railway. The BLS and SBB broke a number of world records with the powerful locomotives they developed, together with the Swiss machinery industries such as SLM, BBC, MFO & SAAS, some of whom would go on to form ABB, an industry leader in advanced machinery and electrical equipment today.
The old Gotthard line has been somewhat empty since the base tunnel was officially opened in 2016. Most trains do and many must take the base tunnel due to weight, height or time restrictions. There are some exceptions such as gravel trains, which must use the mountain route because of issues with the dust they would leave in the tunnel. Below are some videos of the Gotthard route using the base tunnel, which is currently the longest railway tunnel in the world:
Northbound: https://youtu.be/2IPcpGmaugM
Northbound winter: https://youtu.be/iTJ2Nn_0mIQ
Southbound: https://youtu.be/fAVY09Iwb0M
Video links:
3:08 Coming
26:36 https://youtu.be/fAVY09Iwb0M?si=zAyb5y6FQFvb9WXs&t=7362
1:41:59 Southbound (link above)
Northbound: https://youtu.be/2IPcpGmaugM?si=ujXPdriTjD2A7OZ9&t=4764
1:54:00 https://youtu.be/ukCrmJvKo1s
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