Between 2000 and 2004, REOS frequently visited Wassen and
surrounding area. From the start of the climb at Erstfeld, up
the long gradients towards Gurtnellen, the spiral tunnel at
Pfaffensprung, the tunnels at Wassen, and the sunny curves at
Göschenen to the Gotthard tunnel mouth. Surprising camera
views with long pan shots along the green slopes give an
impressive look at this famous route to the South.
Durring the time period this film was shot, there has been a
change in the flexibility of SBB engines used. The Re 6/6s are
mostly working on freights whilst the 460s haul passenger
trains. The variation of the trains is as usual; local passenger
trains mixed with SBB, German and Italian Euro City trains.
The freight trains have the same mixture of local and inter-
national destinations hauled by a mixture of SBB engines. Apart
from the multiple loco useage, the Gotthard is also famous for
its “multiple” light engines.
The recordings have been made with a Digital 8 Camera.
Maps are added to point out the camera locations. We only use
original sound recordings, without any additional commentary of
music.
Additional footage is included of Airolo and Goschenen durring
the snow and at night. Filmed in February 2005.
Running time; 63 minutes.
(C) REOS Beeldprodukties
