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125 Years of the Pilatus Cogwheel Railway

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June 7, 2014

The Pilatus Railway in Switzerland is the steepest cog railway in the world - and it's considered an engineering marvel. It leads from Lake Lucerne up to the top of Mount Pilatus. Not only does this allow visitors to see spectacular views, it also benefits Swiss tourism and the hotel located at the top. 2014 marks the railway's 125th anniversary, so we hopped aboard for the ride of a lifetime.

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