Cogwheel steamlocomotive HG 2/3 # 6 (former Visp-Zermatt Bahn) is crossing the Rotten bridge below Gletsch. In the background from left Pizzo Nero, Pizzo Gallina and Mittaghorn.
In Gletsch station on 1757 meter a.s.l. some contemporary passengers are waiting for boarding the steamtrain to the Furka pass. With HG 3/4 # 4 and HG 2/3 # 6 of the DFB.
This Steam and Safaris Charter train has just completed the climb from Tierkranz via 8th and 7th Reverses. 8th Reverse is clearly seen in the middle distance on the right. The line was closed in... (more)