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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Niccolò Lupone

Steam railway marks 100 years traversing iconic Alpine pass that featured in James Bond

Train enthusiasts are set to commemorate the centenary of a historic Swiss railway this weekend, as classic steam locomotives transport visitors through the breathtaking Alpine landscape.

The iconic Furka Pass, soaring to an altitude of 2,431 metres (7,976 feet), stands as one of Switzerland's highest Alpine routes. It gained international renown for its dramatic hairpin bends, famously featured in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger.

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