Phrases with «funicular railway»

A "funicular railway" is a type of train system that goes up and down steep hills or mountains. It has special tracks and cars that are designed to stay balanced on the slopes. Instead of using engines or motors, the trains are propelled by a cable system. Full definition

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Reached by funicular railway from Wilderswil, Schynige Platte, at an elevation of just over two thousand metres, offers unforgettable views of surrounding mountains including Jungfrau, the Eiger and Silberhorn and, to the north, the Thunersee and Brienzersee lakes. (raildiscoveries.com)
Reached by funicular railway from Interlaken, Jungfraujoch also houses an atmospheric research facility whose viewing platform offers unparalleled vistas of the vast Aletsch Glacier and surrounding mountains. (raildiscoveries.com)
The Heimwehfluh is a hill which overlooks Interlaken and Lake Thun and whilst it is possible to hike to the summit, the most fun way of ascending the hill is via the Heimwehfluh's vintage funicular railway which began operation in 1906. (raildiscoveries.com)
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