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England / Ludlow 1930S
The ancient Shropshire town of Ludlow. Broad Gate, situated on one of its steepest streets, is the last of the seven gates of the old city walls

The Pilatus Railway - Approach to the Eselwand tunnel
The Pilatus Railway (Pilatusbahn, PB) - a mountain railway in Switzerland, the steepest rack railway in the world. Approach to the Eselwand tunnel. Date: 1902

The Prince of Wales descending Stalheimsklev, Norway
The Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, and his suite descend the Stalheimsklev, on a visit Norway, 1885. Today called the Stalheimskleiva, it is widely considered the steepest road in northern Europe

Pasadena Mountain Railway, California (b / w photo)
6018292 Pasadena Mountain Railway, California (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pasadena Mountain Railway, California)

Trummelbach Falls, Switzerland
Trummelbach Falls, in Lauterbrunnen, central Switzerland. These falls are part of a system that drains around 24 square kilometres from the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau peaks in the Alps

Stalheimskleven (Stalheimskleiva), Sogn, Norway, considered to be northern Europes steepest road. Date: circa 1908

The Steepest Railway in the World: the New Mountain Line between Montreux and Glion, Switzerland, 1883

Thirsty Giant
9th August 1933: A down train on the tebay troughs, Westmoreland taking up water prior to the ascent of Shap Fell one of the steepest main line gradients in the country

Funicular railway, Hastings, UK
Funicular railway. Passenger cars passing on the East Cliff Lift, Hastings, UK. This funicular railway opened in 1902 and is the steepest funicular railway in Britain

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Step into the past and explore the world's most steep and thrilling railway journeys. 🚂🏔 In England's Ludlow during the 1930s, the Pilatus Railway's approach to the Eselwand tunnel leaves passengers with bated breath. 🇬🇧🇨🇭 The Prince of Wales descends the dramatic cliffs of Stalheimsklev, Norway, on a hair-raising train ride through the fjords. 🇳🇴 The Pasadena Mountain Railway in California, captured in black and white, promises a breathtaking view from the top. 🇺🇸 Thirsty for adventure? The Trummelbach Falls Funicular Railway in Switzerland takes you to the heart of the mountains, where water cascades relentlessly. 🇨🇭 Stalheimskleven, or Stalheimskleiva, in Sogn, Norway, boasts Europe's steepest road and a funicular railway that clings precariously to the cliffs. 🇳🇴 The New Mountain Line between Montreux and Glion in Switzerland, known as the "Steepest Railway in the World," delivers stunning views and heart-pounding thrills. 🇨🇭 Lastly, the Funicular Railway in Hastings, UK, affectionately named "Thirsty Giant," offers a unique perspective of the English coastline and a refreshing break from the past." 🇬🇧 Join us on this journey and discover the world's most exhilarating railway experiences.