It also has the world's steepest train ride. In the heart of the Swiss Alps, a cog railway takes you up to the top of Mount Pilatus, which is 6,982 feet tall. The steepest sections have a stunning ...

Mt. Washington Cog Railway: Climbing to the Clouds is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV ...

Jan 12, 2025 Jan 12, 2025 Updated Jan 15, 2025 The Mount Washington Cog Railway, which began operating the world’s first mountain-climbing railroad on July 3, 1869, is developing the world’s ...

there was a young man who was in danger around the mountain, but was rescued by a dragon. Today, one can see the logo of the legendary red dragon at the Pilatus Railway Station.

Show more Michael Portillo scales the Swiss Alps on one of the steepest cog railways in the world and marvels at the Pilatus Railway’s unique track design, which defies an astonishing 48 per ...

Switzerland is a dream destination for many travelers, with its breathtaking landscapes, charming medieval towns, and ...