Cab Ride PILATUS the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (Switzerland) Train driver’s view in 4K

In this video, you can enjoy the cab ride - train driver’s view from the famous Pilatus cogwheel Railway on a steep descent from Pilatus Kulm to Alpnachstad and back to Pilatus Kulm in 4K/60 frames per second. The Pilatus Cogwheel Railway opened in 1889. With a gradient of up to 48 percent, it is the steepest cogwheel railway in the world and the only one of its kind. The 4,618-meter-long railway from Alpnachstad to Pilatus Kulm is passing alpine meadows and striking rock formations. Since its opening, until today, that has not changed. Technical information: Leg Alpnachstad – Pilatus Kulm Opened (steam operation) 4 June 1889 Reopened (after electrification) 15 May 1937 Reopened with new railcars 5 June 2023 Operation time May to November Difference in altitude 1,635 m Length of railway line 4,618 m Speed ascent: 15 km/h; Speed descent: 9 km/h (on a gradient more than 39%), 12 km/h (on a gradient less than 39%) Travel time: ascent: 27 min., descent: 33 min.