Route Albula Line Rhb

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  1. tehangrybird345

    tehangrybird345 Well-Known Member

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    Overview:

    The Albula line is a narrow gauge line on the Rhaetian Railway in Switzerland. It is 38 miles (61 kilometers) long and runs between Thusis and St Moritz. It’s not as steep as the Bernina Line, with the maximum grade only being 3.5%. It uses 11v electrification, which is the same voltage as the Arosa Line. The line also has the Bernina Express, which uses special observation coaches with huge windows. It’s also worth mentioning that all previously existing RHB rolling stock that is already in the game can layer onto this route.

    Rolling Stock

    The RHB runs a wide variety of rolling stock on the Albula line. I chose some of the most common rolling stock on the route in this suggestion.

    GE 4/4 III
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    This locomotive is basically a modern version of the GE 4/4 II. Each unit also comes in a unique livery.

    ABE 4/16 Capricorn
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    A 4 car EMU used along most of the RHB network

    Conclusion

    There isn’t too much else to say about the line. It’s very unique and has a lot of potential as a TSW route. The line is also in TS Classic, meaning most of the research is already in place and it shouldn’t be too hard to recreate for TSW.

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  2. Caravatt

    Caravatt Well-Known Member

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    Yes, I would like to see its spiral tunnels and viaducts reproduced in TSW. It's a good line, like the Arosa and the Bernina. I think the GE 4/4 III is the locomotive of choice, along with the Glacier and Bernina Express panoramic cars. I prefer it to the Capricorn because the latter is very similar to the Abe Allegra that we already have.
     
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  3. sophieclarke1983

    sophieclarke1983 Well-Known Member

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    Awesome and the old tin can rolling stock looks half decent as well
     
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  4. tehangrybird345

    tehangrybird345 Well-Known Member

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    From what I’ve heard, it’s pretty well maintained, even if some of it is old. Can’t confirm that for myself as I’ve never been to Switzerland
     

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