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February 28, 1903
Martinsburg Herald
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Swiss engineer M. Strubb is building the world's steepest mountain railway in the Tyrol, from Kaltern to Col de Mendel summit, 2.5 km long, electric cog system, max 64% grade, to be completed next summer.
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A WONDERFUL RAILWAY.
Steepest Line In the World Being Built by Swiss Engineer.
A wonderful mountain railway is being constructed at present in the Tyrol and when completed next summer it will be the steepest line in the world says the New York Commercial Advertiser. The railway, which will be two and a half kilometers in length, will join the village of Kaltern to the summit of the Col de Mendel at a height of 2,000 feet. This distance will be covered in exactly twenty-seven minutes, while by road it takes four hours to reach the top. The force is electricity and the cog (middle) rail system has been employed.
The maximum grade is 64 in 100, surpassing that of the Stanserhorn line, which formerly held the European record. The coaches will hold fifty persons and baggage, and special precautions have been taken to enable the tourist to view the wonderful scenery through which the line passes. M. Strubb, a Swiss engineer of Clarens, is carrying on this remarkable enterprise.
Steepest Line In the World Being Built by Swiss Engineer.
A wonderful mountain railway is being constructed at present in the Tyrol and when completed next summer it will be the steepest line in the world says the New York Commercial Advertiser. The railway, which will be two and a half kilometers in length, will join the village of Kaltern to the summit of the Col de Mendel at a height of 2,000 feet. This distance will be covered in exactly twenty-seven minutes, while by road it takes four hours to reach the top. The force is electricity and the cog (middle) rail system has been employed.
The maximum grade is 64 in 100, surpassing that of the Stanserhorn line, which formerly held the European record. The coaches will hold fifty persons and baggage, and special precautions have been taken to enable the tourist to view the wonderful scenery through which the line passes. M. Strubb, a Swiss engineer of Clarens, is carrying on this remarkable enterprise.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Mountain Railway
Tyrol
Steepest Line
Cog Rail
Swiss Engineer
What entities or persons were involved?
M. Strubb
Where did it happen?
Tyrol, From Village Of Kaltern To Summit Of Col De Mendel
Story Details
Key Persons
M. Strubb
Location
Tyrol, From Village Of Kaltern To Summit Of Col De Mendel
Event Date
At Present, To Be Completed Next Summer
Story Details
A mountain railway, the steepest in the world, is being constructed in the Tyrol by Swiss engineer M. Strubb. It will connect Kaltern to Col de Mendel summit, 2.5 km long, covering 2,000 feet in 27 minutes using electricity and cog rail, with max grade 64 in 100.