088 Bahnhof Belinzona Station Winter 2006 - Freight trains with helpers ! - REOS full Film

Bellinzona station 2006
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In February 2006 REOS visited the station of Bellinzona, the
capital of the Canton Tessin. The origin of this historic town
with it's three impressive castles goes back to the middle ages.
The station is situated on the Southern side of the Gotthard
Pass and serves the same operational purpose as Arth-Goldau and
Erstfeld, which are situated on the Northern side of this famous
line. All passenger trains crossing the Gotthard have to stop at
Bellinzona which also provides S-bahn services to the local area.
Most train crews either start or finish their shift at Bellinzona.
Freight trains also often stop here, either for a driver or
locomotive change. Trains that run to Chiasso and climb the Mont
Ceneri sometimes have a helper added to the rear but when the
route to Italy is over Luino, only a single engine is needed.
Bellinzona is also famous for its maintenance workshop.
Refurbished locomotives with brand new wheels can often be seen
being shunted around the yard at the north end of the station.
REOS only uses original sound recordings without any additional
Music or commentary.
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