The awe and wonder of the Alps exhilarate travelers and the engineering marvels of mountain railways mesmerize. Majesty and machines join in Switzerland and in this public television special from APT. Real Rail Adventures: Switzerland showcases the construction marvels and visual splendors of the Swiss rail system. From world-class mainlines, to stunning scenic routes, to pioneering steam locomotives and historic cog trains, host Jeff Wilson celebrates the triumphs of Swiss engineering over unbelievably challenging terrain. Many of Switzerland's harrowing trestles, world-class bridges, and improbable tunnels are highlighted in Real Rail Adventures: Switzerland.
Wilson crisscrosses a nation that reveres railroads in Real Rail Adventures: Switzerland. Jeff's mission: discover why the Swiss-and countless others around the globe-love trains. Is it the adrenaline rush of big machines, surging against probability up a mountainside? Is it the thrill of exploration-the way trains sl