Gotthard northern ramp   Contributor's Pick!       
Tunnelbridge or Bridgetunnel ? The powerful Rohrbach avalanche rushes down the valley every winter. In 1981 a snow powder avalanche (they can reach 180 mph) demolished the rail bridge. Fortunately no train was on it. During 1982 till 1984 a unique 8000t tunnel bridge was built. The construction was built in parallel to the rail track and later moved in.
Date: 9/10/2010 Location: Wassen,  CH Country Flag Views: 211 Collection Of:   Peider SwissTrip
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Gotthard northern ramp
Picture Categories: Bridge This picture is part of album:  Switzerland Scenic Railroads
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Wendy Crim General Awesome picture. Looks like it shouldn't work that way. 10/11/2010 6:35:02 PM

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