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Brusio Viaduct

The sole purpose of this viaduct is to gain height. Trains coming up the gradient from Italy go through the arch just behind the bench, veer right, then make a full 360 degrees circle to the left, to emerge somewhat higher than before!

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Erhard Bernstein said:

Ah, Brusio, one of my favourite spots on the Bernina line!
6 years ago

Peter_Private_Box replied to Erhard Bernstein:

Hi Erhard,

Thank you so much! It was definitely one of my 'must see' places on my trip, along with www.ipernity.com/doc/2247998/46597158 Morteratsch Glacier. It was such a nice day too!!

Best wishes
Peter
6 years ago

Nick Weall said:

I love this sort of curved viaduct Peter & you have captured it perfectly ~
6 years ago

Peter_Private_Box replied to Nick Weall:

Hi Nick,

I am so pleased that you have enjoyed it. Thank you! I took a few different pictures, from different angles, and picked this one because of the yellow flowers!

Best wishes
Peter
6 years ago

Andy Rodker said:

Superb!
I have skipped 5 days of members' photos. I am sorry to have missed many gems in that time but with pressure of work something had to give!
6 years ago

Peter_Private_Box replied to Andy Rodker:

Hi Andy,

Thank you!! Nice of you to visit! We all have domestic duties to do!

Best wishes
Peter
6 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

What a beautiful composition Peter.
6 years ago ( translate )

Peter_Private_Box replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Hi Jaap,

Thank yo so much. I did try a few ideas, but liked this one the best!

Best wishes
Peter
6 years ago

Steve D said:

What a smashing shot Peter and certainly a lovely structure to gain hight .. saved in fav's by me too here

Best wishes ... Steve
6 years ago

Peter_Private_Box replied to Steve D:

Hi Steve,

Your visit is much appreciated! Thank you!!
As the railways are unfenced, it is easy to walk into the middle of the circle, and take from any angle. Only problem is to wait an hour between trains!

Best wishes
Peter
6 years ago

gezginruh said:

My dear Peter,

A nice Spring day!!
Blue sky, a great viaduct, the red train , and snowy mountains... Also it is cleverly to include the branches to the composition!Everything is perfect!
Really spectacular picture!!

Love Füsun
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6 years ago

Peter_Private_Box replied to gezginruh:

My Dear Füsun,

Thank you so much for such wonderful comments!! I am really happy that you enjoyed seeing the viaduct. Of course we always try to find a special way of making the pictures different!
It was a wonderful experience!

Love peter
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6 years ago

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ said:

Excellent...
Have a great new week Peter ;-)
6 years ago ( translate )

Peter_Private_Box replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮:

Hi June

Thank you so much!!
Enjoy your week too!

Best wishes
Peter
6 years ago

Herb Riddle said:

Now that is an interesting viaduct and very colourful train. The viaduct reminds me of the spiralling tunnels in the Canadian Rockies. (I shall try to find and post mine here soon.)
Great weather for such shots too, fully taken advantage off. Well done.

Regards, Herb
6 years ago
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