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Steam Through the Alps Turns 100 | San Antonio News
This weekend, a century-old Swiss mountain railway celebrates its 100th anniversary with steam-powered magic still chugging through the Alps. Once shuttered in the 80s after a new tunnel diverted traffic, this iconic route was resurrected by passionate volunteers who restored its vintage engines and tracks—turning history into a living, roaring experience. Passengers ride in awe, soaking in snow-dusted peaks and meadows, while drivers describe mastering these steam giants as learning to read their rhythms, sounds, and even their scent. One volunteer calls it the “Furka Virus”—a contagious…
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