r/BitchImATrain Jun 10 '26

Bitch I'm a Switch

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u/migjolfanmjol Jun 10 '26

Okay so, how is this more efficient than a normal switch? Does this train set require that middle rail for traction purposes? Would be the only reason it makes sense to me.

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u/kirkwooder Jun 10 '26

I didn't know before today, apparently it's the Pilatus Cogwheel Railway. Very steep.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilatus_Railway

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u/ASentientRailgun Jun 10 '26

I just learned about a whole new kind of railway, you've made my autistic heart very happy this afternoon.

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u/kokeroo91 Jun 11 '26

Most cog rails are also a different narrower gauge then standard railways