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The oldest funicular in Europe (1879 if you didn't guess!)
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The original landing pier
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Before 1879, you had to walk that!!
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100m climb, 2 cars, 1 track, originally water powered
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You're on your own now!!
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OK, 2 trains, 1 track?
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the journey up
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Two ingenious systems!
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Why the railway and hotel are here (and what powered the railway)
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The viaduct, most don't even see it! 1m gauge, 280% gradient, 345m of track
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40 passenger capacity
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There it is!!
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As resplendent as the day it started service! Car No.1 Now electric powered
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A prize for reaching the top!
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A beautiful setting
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The original hotel
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Giesbach falls
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Giesbach falls
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Brienz far below the railway below me with the start at Giesbach even further
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The Giesbach hotel and falls in the distance