1871
155 years ago
Innovation
Opening of the first rack railway in Europe, the Rigi Bahnen on Mount Rigi
Opening of the first rack railway
May 21, 1871
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Opening of the first rack railway in Europe, the Rigi Bahnen on Mount Rigi.
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Opening of the first rack railway in Europe, the Rigi Bahnen on Mount Rigi.
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- May 21, 1871
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- Innovation
- Years Ago
- 155
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