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2 1/2 Foot Gauge Railways in Switzerland

Waldenburgerbahn

In contrast to Austria, in Switzerland the narrow gauge railroads are meter gauge (see RAIL-INFO SCHWEIZ for meter gauge railroads). Only some construction railroads were 2 1/2 foot. But there is an exception: the Waldenburgerbahn.

Museum of Transport, Luzern, Switzerland

Opening Liestal - Waldenburg 01.11.1881
Electrified Liestal - Waldenburg 25.10.1953

Technical Data

Gauge 750 mm
Length 13 km
Max. Grade 3.8 %
Min. Radius 71 m
Voltage 1500 V DC
Bridges 5
Tunnel -

For more infos see Die Waldenburger Bahn and RAIL-INFO SCHWEIZ.

Internationale Rheinregulierung - Dienstbahn

It is not only a swiss railroad, it belongs also to Austria.

Total Length 33 km
Electrified (750 V) 26 km
Gauge 750 mm (29 17/32 ")
Rail 93 (18.3 kg/m, 36.9 pound/yard)
Max. Grade 1.5 %
Min. Radius 60 m

For more infos see Verein Rhein-Schauen.

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