This steam train runs only during the summer season... Steam loc on the turntable in Gletsch (1757m asl) with snowflakes

Preparation for departure

Steam train from Realp - Furka toward Oberwald arrives in Gletsch (1757m asl) in the afternoon sun. In the background the 'Furkapassstrasse' (road over the Furkapass, 2429m asl)

Many photographers in the morning sun: the steamloc will connect the cars for the trip over the Furka to Gletsch - Oberwald. The flags on the loc are for the 20 year-jubilee of the route Realp - F... (more)

Beautiful morning in the Swiss Alps: Steamtrain for Furka - Gletsch - Oberwald leaves Realp. Right the loc from a special train for the 20 years-jubilee of the route from Realp to Furka

Beautiful steamtrain-scenery in the station Furka (2160 meters over sealevel): The blue train from Oberwald - Gletsch to Realp meets the red one. In the big tent is a restaurant. Right you see the... (more)

HG 3/4 No. 1 pauses at Muttbach-Belvédère to attach a diesel before passing through the Furka tunnel

Loc #1 on the turntable at the station 'Furka' (2160 meters over sealevel)