The answer would be to artificially extend the railway. The altitude difference throughout the Albula Valley meant that a 3.5% gradient was not enough to connect the towns throughout the pass. To overcome this, the line was restricted to both a 3.5% gradient and fairly generous turning radius this solved any potential power struggle and avoided a rack-and-pinion railway, but ushered in the problem that the line couldn’t reach its destination. Steam locomotives of the day were not excessively powerful, yet the line was meant for both passenger and freight traffic. Despite the rapid construction, the new Albula Line was in no shortages of logistical challenges along keys sections of the pass. Construction began in October of 1898 and much of the new line was laid within 5 years. While originally planned as a standard gauge railway, the higher popularity of the narrower metre gauge within the state saw that the latter would be chosen in the end.Īfter the railway reached Thusis, it was time to traverse the Albula Valley. Multiple plans were drawn up for a railway through Graubünden, but eventually a deal was settled in 1898 for a railway that would traverse the Albula Valley via Thusis and St. After the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) was formed out of the successful Landquart-Davos-Bahn, and voted into state ownership, discussions were soon taking place for a new railway line to serve the somewhat isolated communities. In the early 1890s, many towns and villages throughout Graubünden were not fairly served by railways. The Albula Line sought to better connect the South East of this picturesque country, and by doing so traversed unbelievable scenery that today is enjoyed around the world. One such example of stunning scenery is of course Switzerland, crisp blue skies contrasting against the towering peaks of the Alps would not be the tourist attraction they are today without the railways. From plains to canyons, what the world has to offer has been made ever-closer as technology advanced. Since the introduction of railways, many breathtaking landscapes have been unlocked for global captivation.
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