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Awarded as the best compact travel guide, "Glacier Express" offers a detailed exploration of the iconic railway journey through the Swiss Alps. It provides a compact description of the route and highlights key locations along the way, including St. Moritz, Chur, Disentis, Andermatt, Brig, and Zermatt. Each section includes essential information about the railway's history and significance, along with insights into local culture and attractions. The book features approximately 60 color photographs, maps, and profiles that enhance the travel experience. Special topics cover railway bridges, the sources of major rivers, tunnel construction at Albula, signaling systems, and locomotive assistance devices. This guide serves as an essential companion for anyone looking to embark on this breathtaking journey, combining practical travel tips with rich historical context.
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Glacier Express, Klaus Eckert
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- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- Glacier Express
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Klaus Eckert
- Publisher
- Travel-House-Media
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN10
- 3834295051
- ISBN13
- 9783834295057
- Series
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Awarded as the best compact travel guide, "Glacier Express" offers a detailed exploration of the iconic railway journey through the Swiss Alps. It provides a compact description of the route and highlights key locations along the way, including St. Moritz, Chur, Disentis, Andermatt, Brig, and Zermatt. Each section includes essential information about the railway's history and significance, along with insights into local culture and attractions. The book features approximately 60 color photographs, maps, and profiles that enhance the travel experience. Special topics cover railway bridges, the sources of major rivers, tunnel construction at Albula, signaling systems, and locomotive assistance devices. This guide serves as an essential companion for anyone looking to embark on this breathtaking journey, combining practical travel tips with rich historical context.