STEAM TRAIN Vallée de Joux, 1992

I have many childhood memories involving steam locomotives and trains, some provide historical context in "Globalization from Genesis to Geneva".
This Swiss preservation, run on standard railway lines in the Valley of Joux, up in the Jura, is a treat to see and to ride.
As the British were involved in design of the swiss railway system, that is why trains here run on the LEFT rather than on the right as in most continental european countries. (But you won't detect that on this video, as the vallée de joux has only a single track!)

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[RayCharles46]

Thanks, trekky; yes I'm a stickler for details! Interesting to meet someone involved with the art of steam - did you work in SLM Winterthur? Their "re-birth" in 1992 must have been fascinating but I didn't follow what happened after.

[MrMichaelrobinson]

Good to watch the video thanks a lot have been on this line, myself and now live a few miles from it, Great thanks a lot

[RayCharles46]

@MrMichaelrobinson : Appreciate your commenting Michael - thanks.

[trekky60]

Yes, I grew up in Winterthur and did my apprentice as a mechanic at the SLM. I was always fascinated with trains and locomotives. However I was not involved in work around the steam engines.

[trekky60]

I like this video, especially the details. Great shot of the guy with the grease bucket....I used work at the factory (SLM) 30 years ago.