Amazing views. One of the things I really like about your videos, Steve, is your way of making us feel like we're experiencing the trip, ourselves. The simple acts of watching footsteps, peering into the train window from outside, the help wanted sign... without sacrificing the beautiful views. I love what you do. Thanks, again, for sharing.
My observation too. I couldn't figure out what it was that makes these special. I just returned from Scotland, England, Netherlands, Germany and Belgium and realised that Steve shows you what it is really like. What it is like to check into strange hotels, how to buy tickets from machines that have all the instructions in Dutch and refuse to accept your credit cards, how to navigate foreign hotels, trains and ferries where the rules of navigation are known to locals but not to us. Steve truly is a champion at this!
Steve - I didn't see in your video, but did you attempt to use the circular stairs when you returned from the viewing platform? This must be spectacular viewing in the summer too.
I loved this video as it reminded me of a once in a lifetime trip I did with my son to Zermatt in 2010. We had a week of skiing and boarding in absolute paradise. The train ride up was fabulous as were the trains that actually ran up the ski runs! This was in Feb and March 2010. I was amazed at how many people took the train to the top of the mountain that did not ski or board. Standing at the top, we had a 360 view including Zermatt and Mont Blanc. A life changing experience. Thank you Steve.
I haven't watched a Steve blog for two or three weeks and I definitely needed to be reminded why he is my absolutely favorite travel writer. I love the fact that he doesn't travel on the Orient Express, or first class on hideously expensive flights, whinging about the food. He travels like you and I are able to do on our limited budgets and NEVER complains unless there is absolute justification. This is a good man.
I was feeling really rubbish, upset, fed up and I watched that and it totally changed my mood. That's why I watch your videos Steve, they brighten my day. What a stunning train jouney, I was just gobsmacked. Thank you for what you do.
What an amazing journey with such beautiful views. Bravo to the people who built the rail line and stations along the way. Thanks for leaving the actual sound of the train in the video, it made it much more authentic.
@@freddieqmercury5961 I mind when was in scotland (Glasgow) one of my Uncles praised a lot of things as "no bad" but one got a "Rilly! Rilly! It's no bad!"
I went on my first solo trip a few years back. I took a night train (my first time on that too) from Hamburg to Basel and then Basel down to the Alps to visit a friend. On my way to Geneva to go home, on my friends recommendation, I spent the day in Montreux and went to the sights mentioned in Smoke on the Water. Anyway, the point is it was during a bit of a tricky time in my life and when the train approached Montreux and I got my first glimpse of Lake Geneva it very literally took breath away. I've never felt that before. When I physically approached the lake itself I could feel myself shaking and when I finally got there I cried my eyes out. It's a beauty I have never experienced before or since. Even though the day was pretty overcast it was such an incredibly stunning place to be in. I'll never forget it. Thanks for bringing back some wonderful memories, Steve. Glad you enjoyed it.
Montreux is one of the very rare railway stations with 3 track gauges! Standard gauge for SBB trains, metre gauge to Zweisimmen (and further to Interlaken) and 800mm for the Rochers de naye rack railway
That is a point I have often wondered about. I think there needs to be a BBC / ABC channel that airs this stuff and pays the content creator. Seriously, how can someone like Steve on his pitiful budget, continue to churn out documentary content of this standard when the big TV stations continue to churn out recycled porridge and call it entertaining. Someone needs to give them a wake up call.
Really good to hear you mention that this, and many like it, are far from being just tourist or sightseeing trains. They're an important part of the infrastructure for people living on the hillsides high above the valley floors. Not just for commuting and shopping but the things that look like cages at the read of the train are used for transporting household appliances and bulky goods to the locals.
This must be the most scenic and beautiful journey you have shown us on your videos. Absolutely loved it , but please stop walking so close to the edges my heart was is my mouth. Thanks Steve as Switzerland is on my bucket list.
I love that Switzerland have these small, special built railways. This one is running on 800mm gauge with the cog in the middle, and on 850V DC electrification. It is almost a cross between a tram and a mountain goat. 😁
You take us places we’re not likely to visit and go on rail lines that are not run the of the mill! You give me the collywobblies when you (or the camera) looks over into a ravine i almost can’t bear to watch but I know you don’t like heights either so gives me reassurance that you won’t take risks - bless you for bringing us another great video.
Steve, I can’t think of a single video of yours that I didn’t enjoy. I hold other vlogs I see to your standards. I’ve been watching you for quite some time, you saved me during the pandemic lockdown. Thank you for all you do…always appreciated.
That is my idea of a perfect wee train trip! Bucket list noted! I guess it is quiet because it's between seasons - winter sports over, summer walks not yet clear. Superb views Steve....superb.
Oh my those views.taken from a line in the poem Matilda."it made one gasp and stretch one's eye's".and I certainly gasped .Steve thank you you are taking me to places I have no chance of seeing.just stunning.🚞
Steve, you are a great inspiration for me, I live in France, in Lyon, not far from Switzerland and I have never been to Montreux ! what a shame ! Cog Railway to Rochers de Naye is at the top of my " to travel list " now. Thanks a lot.
Absolutely beautiful scenery on the journey and at the top. A bit scary though near the edge. I couldn't do it but I am glad that we can see these places through your eyes, ❤
Absolutely beautiful, pleased it hasn't changed much since my time living in Montreux in the mid 70's. Have been to all of the stops en-route many times, lovely to revisit the memories. Edit: If memory serves me well i believe the distant mountain range in the middle at 22.20 is Les Dents du Midi
OMG a Freddie Mercury hotel never knew that .Always learn something new everyday. I am a huge Freddie Mercury and Queen fan so this so cool to know 😥❤️
I'm on about my 20th video of yours now Steve and I've really enjoyed every single minute of every one of them. Really interesting places you visit, you give us some great stories and historical insight on camera and on screen. Above all, you're a really great presenter along with Alicja who is a delight also. I'm so glad I clicked on that first video a few weeks ago. I'm looking forward to watching many more. Btw, the views you shot from the very first seconds of this video were beautiful. I really love this channel mate. Thanks so much. I know you must put a lot of effort into shooting & editing these and it's greatly appreciated. Cheers Steve 👏👏👏
Steve, the biggest bonus for your day (and trip in total) was the weather. Having warm sunshine and such good visability was very fortunate indeed, it could have been raining & windy with low cloud which would have spoilt the trip to no end.
I'm so in love with Scotland that I forget how magnificent Switzerland and the Alps are. You ae expanding my horizons. You do such a good job. Yay Steve!
This video brings it all back to me and when my late husband was here,so many good memories, lovely Tunnels to walk through, try there Soups fantastic and tasty bread,😊
Breathtaking! An artist and a still photographer's dream. Steve, a fantastic job, a pleasure listening to you. I'm blessed to be a South African, and in 73 years a lot of my country. Please keep it up!
Breathtaking scenery! You did a fantastic filming the ride up, keeping the camera aligned vertically really shows how steep the climb is. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Amazing views of the lake and Montroux I was there in 2008 and loved it Didn’t know about the cog railway u fortunately Thanks Steve for taking me along with ya
the train system in Europe is mind blowing to me, especially the ones you ride. Spent 3 years in Germany and rode the trains as much as possible. They were "clickity clack" trains, not fast but very enjoyable and on time.
We have crossed Canada on the Canadian,been on the Flam in Norway and travelled to Bavaria through the mountains,without doubt this video is the most spectacular scenery ever👍👍
I once 'had' to go to Montreux for work and couldn't believe the beauty of it. I've been back several times since.... so glad my favourite RUclipsr has been on my favourite (cog) train.
@steve-marsh You really did it justice - not an easy task to film through the window of that cog train whilst it twists around the mountain. Your videos are great 👍
That was a wonderful train journey! You find the most amazing places to go - both the hotel, you had me there, and the journey up the mountain as well! Thanks so much for taking us with you!
Bloody marvellous thanks Steve. I came down from an early morning hike up in the snow above Hakuba in Japan to find this video of yours available. I swear your content just keeps getting better and better!
Way back in the late 1960s the snow was so deep at Mt. Rainier USA, Paradise side that one had to enter the park ranger station by stepping down to the 3rd floor balcony. This excursion is my absolute favorite of all the adventures you've been on - that is that I've watched so far. Keep up the great work.
ALWAYS LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, i WAS TO ZERMATT, 7 HOURS FROM CHUR THEN ONTO COG rAILWAY WHILE THERE TO THE TOP. BEAUTIFULL, SCENERY, LOVELY LAND AND MOUNTAINS, REALLY ENJOYED SWITZERLAND, STAYED AT llain it waS also out of this world. .VACATIONED 1 MONTH..MY BEST HOLIDAY EVER, THANKS
Catching up on your past travels.I love trains and snow. It looked beautiful.A hot chocolate at the top would have been fab. I have the lurgy at the moment, so watching your videos is ideal.
Bizarrely, one of my other channels I subscribe to "AKSense - Zurich" came out with the same railway journey this morning! so if you want to see the same journey from the drivers seat...
Comment on the panoramic view.... Steve: Not bad... Me: Wow😲 That train certainly has some 'Oomph' getting up that mountain. Amazing views throughout. Thanks for part 2 👍
Freddie Mercury Hotel, awesome, Freddie loved Montreaux and owned a beautiful home there I believe named the Duck House, he wrote one of his final songs in Montreaux called A Winters Tale which included views of Lake Geneva in the video and the town has a statue of Freddie in the center, great video as always Steve !!!
Hi Steve, loved this video having stayed in Montreux three times. It brought back great memories. Dunno if your aware but, in Summer, they run stream trains from Caux to the Rochers de Naye. I’ve travelled on one in the past. Keep travelling and posting. 😄👍. By the way you were walking on a ski run, a red run defined by the red pole. The etiquette is don’t or walk on the edge. It was safe, though, because there were no skiers around.
Wow, fantastic journey. Freddie Mercury Hotel 😎 My first ever concert was seeing Queen in Glasgow Apollo back in 1979 when I was just 14 (I'm a few years older now lol). You could have mentioned Deep Purple song, Smoke On the Water, written about a concert held there that also included the great Frank Zappa 🤪 Fantastic stuff Steve 🤘
I'm almost lost for words. That was truly spectacular, it certainly puts the Snowdon (sorry Yr Wyddfa) railway to shame! For me that was a spellbinding video. What an incredible feat of engineering. Now, I'm looking forward to seeing round Montreaux which is now easily in my top 5 places to visit.
Those views were fantastic, some of the best ever. I hate it when I hear someone say money cannot buy happiness. Maybe it can't in the metaphysical sense, but it would buy you a ticket on that little cog railway.
Those houses by the lake look good but eventually landslides or erosion will take them down. Switzerland is a truly beautiful country, I have only passed through there once in the 70's, but the views are unforgettable....
A fantastic journey up and down the mountain and a truly magical view from the top. I've watched this video several times and never tire of it. Thankyou Steve
Oh I miss Switzerland. The one country I lived in where I wanted to stay and couldn't. I think the quiet at the top of the mountan has to be heard ot be believed. I loved it.
Looks like you found another beauty, Steve. Agree, the trade-off between going in winter/early spring (empty, cheaper, but no hiking) and summer (access to trails but more expensive, swarming with tourists) is a real conundrum isn't it?! Random observations: Buvette de Jaman is a cute, unique station. Caux Palace smacks of Wes Anderson. Cheers!
What a stunning video, thank you, can you put a warning on to tell us when huge drops are coming I am sure I'm not the only one you scare half to death going to near the edge!
Steve - I did not notice any treasure hunters....as the snow melts, watch out for "holes" in the snow, caused by sun melting through to coins, and best of all watches dropped by skiers. I did very well during an early holiday in Switzerland, it paid for a couple of evenings out, And yes, did find a watch too, but not an Omega!! Great video!!
WOW WOW The views of Lake Geneva so beautiful but looks so cold still The train journey passes some wonderful houses Just think if you use this cog train to go to work every day you would be spoilt Plenty of fresh air Whilst on holiday at Riva Del Garda (the top of the lake) at the end of May 2004 went on a day trip up the Dolomites and even by coach there was snow I think you have excelled yourself Steve 🌼🌼🌼😃😃👍 👍 🏴🏴❤️❤️
Thank you Steve for the excellent footage of the mountains, and also for the footage of the Solar Radiation Management (white lines) in the skies above starting from 00:30 and throughout the video
I was in the Bernese Oberland 60 years ago this week, May, 1964, on a school trip. 14 years old and loving every minute of that glorious holiday. What a beautiful country. Thank you, Steve , for a lovely film that's brought back great memories. Heights?! No way! 😮🎉 well done. 😅
I love Switzerland, yes expensive, but you cam see they invest in the country. The trains are clean and run on time, there are NO pot holes in the road, and it is clean and tidy.
Amazing views. One of the things I really like about your videos, Steve, is your way of making us feel like we're experiencing the trip, ourselves. The simple acts of watching footsteps, peering into the train window from outside, the help wanted sign... without sacrificing the beautiful views. I love what you do. Thanks, again, for sharing.
Yes saves us going there - armchair observers with the luxury of staying at home 🏡 oh I’m a real doooor Scot
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My observation too. I couldn't figure out what it was that makes these special. I just returned from Scotland, England, Netherlands, Germany and Belgium and realised that Steve shows you what it is really like. What it is like to check into strange hotels, how to buy tickets from machines that have all the instructions in Dutch and refuse to accept your credit cards, how to navigate foreign hotels, trains and ferries where the rules of navigation are known to locals but not to us. Steve truly is a champion at this!
@@philgray1023 Sounds like a great trip! I hope you enjoyed it.
"Aye it's no bad" when standing in front of an incredible view must be one of the most Scottish comments I have heard in ages.
I really, really appreciate your giving us just the ambient noise during the train rides.
I thought the exact same thing. I was drifting off on the return journey 😴
Such a rarity on RUclips these days. Please keep it up Steve!
Steve - I didn't see in your video, but did you attempt to use the circular stairs when you returned from the viewing platform?
This must be spectacular viewing in the summer too.
I loved this video as it reminded me of a once in a lifetime trip I did with my son to Zermatt in 2010. We had a week of skiing and boarding in absolute paradise. The train ride up was fabulous as were the trains that actually ran up the ski runs! This was in Feb and March 2010. I was amazed at how many people took the train to the top of the mountain that did not ski or board. Standing at the top, we had a 360 view including Zermatt and Mont Blanc. A life changing experience. Thank you Steve.
I haven't watched a Steve blog for two or three weeks and I definitely needed to be reminded why he is my absolutely favorite travel writer. I love the fact that he doesn't travel on the Orient Express, or first class on hideously expensive flights, whinging about the food. He travels like you and I are able to do on our limited budgets and NEVER complains unless there is absolute justification. This is a good man.
It is definitely no bad.
I was feeling really rubbish, upset, fed up and I watched that and it totally changed my mood. That's why I watch your videos Steve, they brighten my day. What a stunning train jouney, I was just gobsmacked. Thank you for what you do.
What an amazing journey with such beautiful views. Bravo to the people who built the rail line and stations along the way. Thanks for leaving the actual sound of the train in the video, it made it much more authentic.
Your'e the master of understatement - when faced with those breathtaking views "it's no bad"!
It’s a Scottish thing, lol
@@freddieqmercury5961 I mind when was in scotland (Glasgow) one of my Uncles praised a lot of things as "no bad" but one got a "Rilly! Rilly! It's no bad!"
You could almost be Swedish..
I went on my first solo trip a few years back. I took a night train (my first time on that too) from Hamburg to Basel and then Basel down to the Alps to visit a friend. On my way to Geneva to go home, on my friends recommendation, I spent the day in Montreux and went to the sights mentioned in Smoke on the Water.
Anyway, the point is it was during a bit of a tricky time in my life and when the train approached Montreux and I got my first glimpse of Lake Geneva it very literally took breath away. I've never felt that before.
When I physically approached the lake itself I could feel myself shaking and when I finally got there I cried my eyes out. It's a beauty I have never experienced before or since. Even though the day was pretty overcast it was such an incredibly stunning place to be in. I'll never forget it. Thanks for bringing back some wonderful memories, Steve. Glad you enjoyed it.
I was the same on first glimpse of the lake, incredible eh!
The power of nature, I could feel your emotions in this comment.
Montreux is one of the very rare railway stations with 3 track gauges! Standard gauge for SBB trains, metre gauge to Zweisimmen (and further to Interlaken) and 800mm for the Rochers de naye rack railway
Very beautiful country Switzerland very efficient people, scenery breathtaking very enjoyable presentation..
Steven your channel is more interesting than the BBC by far and the views in Switzerland are breathtakingly beautiful.
That is a point I have often wondered about. I think there needs to be a BBC / ABC channel that airs this stuff and pays the content creator. Seriously, how can someone like Steve on his pitiful budget, continue to churn out documentary content of this standard when the big TV stations continue to churn out recycled porridge and call it entertaining. Someone needs to give them a wake up call.
Really good to hear you mention that this, and many like it, are far from being just tourist or sightseeing trains. They're an important part of the infrastructure for people living on the hillsides high above the valley floors. Not just for commuting and shopping but the things that look like cages at the read of the train are used for transporting household appliances and bulky goods to the locals.
Hopefully the locals get some concessions on prices, because £68 to nip into town to do some shopping would not be an easy life!
When we lived in Lausanne, it used to be a great trip to see Father Christmas at the top
Feel very privileged to have been able to share this with you, looks absolutely stunning thankyou
This video was absolutely brilliant it was even better with no music thank you Steve
This must be the most scenic and beautiful journey you have shown us on your videos. Absolutely loved it , but please stop walking so close to the edges my heart was is my mouth. Thanks Steve as Switzerland is on my bucket list.
I’m neurotic about people walking near the platform edge too.
That is an absolutely breath-taking spot.
I was getting palipitations 😳
@@carledquist4039 I would if I was that close too!
I love that Switzerland have these small, special built railways. This one is running on 800mm gauge with the cog in the middle, and on 850V DC electrification. It is almost a cross between a tram and a mountain goat. 😁
love it 😊
That view and Steve says “It’s not bad”. The master of understatement.
You take us places we’re not likely to visit and go on rail lines that are not run the of the mill! You give me the collywobblies when you (or the camera) looks over into a ravine i almost can’t bear to watch but I know you don’t like heights either so gives me reassurance that you won’t take risks - bless you for bringing us another great video.
I love that you take us to some really interesting and not over-hyped places
What a lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon in NZ, thank you Steve, you're the man with a magic perspective on views.
Steve, I can’t think of a single video of yours that I didn’t enjoy. I hold other vlogs I see to your standards. I’ve been watching you for quite some time, you saved me during the pandemic lockdown. Thank you for all you do…always appreciated.
what a wonderful view, those people are so lucky to have such a country as they have. I will trade with anyone.
That is my idea of a perfect wee train trip! Bucket list noted! I guess it is quiet because it's between seasons - winter sports over, summer walks not yet clear. Superb views Steve....superb.
Absolutely stunning Everywhere is a postcard view
You’ve done it again somewhere I couldn’t go to myself.thank you it’s a amazing sight.I take it as my birthday treat
Happy birthday! 🎉
Aye, it's no bad. Slight understatement 😄
Oh my those views.taken from a line in the poem Matilda."it made one gasp and stretch one's eye's".and I certainly gasped .Steve thank you you are taking me to places I have no chance of seeing.just stunning.🚞
Steve, you are a great inspiration for me, I live in France, in Lyon, not far from Switzerland and I have never been to Montreux ! what a shame ! Cog Railway to Rochers de Naye is at the top of my " to travel list " now. Thanks a lot.
The architecture, the scenery, the mountains, breathtaking. Thank-you. Kentucky, USA
Absolutely beautiful scenery on the journey and at the top. A bit scary though near the edge. I couldn't do it but I am glad that we can see these places through your eyes, ❤
I don't know what to say! I'm speechless! Thankyou so much for this Steve! Top of the World or what!😮😀👌🇮🇪🏴🙏
Ah yes Steve, this was one of your best! Thanks mate - plenty more little mountain railways in Switzerland, hint hint… 👊
Wonderful train ride Steve - really lovely scenery - thank you for taking us with you. Greetings from Australia.
Have to say this is one of the most stunning places you have shown us, Steve! What a fantastic place 🇨🇭
Excellent Steve. Such a spectacular place. Thank you for taking us on another adventure.
I really enjoyed the ride on the cog railroad. The views were amazing. Thank you for taking me along!
That was absolutely lovely. Hope the next video shows some of your Hotel. It also looks amazing.
Absolutely beautiful, pleased it hasn't changed much since my time living in Montreux in the mid 70's. Have been to all of the stops en-route many times, lovely to revisit the memories.
Edit: If memory serves me well i believe the distant mountain range in the middle at 22.20 is Les Dents du Midi
Very intrepid! Being a Welshman, watching this, I can't help but have some degree of mountain envy. Another great video, Thanks Steve.
OMG a Freddie Mercury hotel never knew that .Always learn something new everyday. I am a huge Freddie Mercury and Queen fan so this so cool to know 😥❤️
The panorama was well worth. But bring your crampons next time Steve. 😆
I'm on about my 20th video of yours now Steve and I've really enjoyed every single minute of every one of them. Really interesting places you visit, you give us some great stories and historical insight on camera and on screen. Above all, you're a really great presenter along with Alicja who is a delight also. I'm so glad I clicked on that first video a few weeks ago. I'm looking forward to watching many more. Btw, the views you shot from the very first seconds of this video were beautiful. I really love this channel mate. Thanks so much. I know you must put a lot of effort into shooting & editing these and it's greatly appreciated. Cheers Steve 👏👏👏
Yes you had the view all to yourself and you shared it with tens of thousands!!!!!
Steve, the biggest bonus for your day (and trip in total) was the weather. Having warm sunshine and such good visability was very fortunate indeed, it could have been raining & windy with low cloud which would have spoilt the trip to no end.
I'm so in love with Scotland that I forget how magnificent Switzerland and the Alps are. You ae expanding my horizons. You do such a good job. Yay Steve!
This video brings it all back to me and when my late husband was here,so many good memories, lovely Tunnels to walk through, try there Soups fantastic and tasty bread,😊
Switzerland has always been on my bucket list and I still hope to get there one day. Cog railways really intrigue me and THOSE VIEWS, OMG!!!!!
Breathtaking! An artist and a still photographer's dream. Steve, a fantastic job, a pleasure listening to you. I'm blessed to be a South African, and in 73 years a lot of my country. Please keep it up!
Breathtaking scenery! You did a fantastic filming the ride up, keeping the camera aligned vertically really shows how steep the climb is. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Amazing views of the lake and Montroux I was there in 2008 and loved it Didn’t know about the cog railway u fortunately Thanks Steve for taking me along with ya
Too see some stunning places i think this is one off youre best videos! you took me there,thank you!
the train system in Europe is mind blowing to me, especially the ones you ride. Spent 3 years in Germany and rode the trains as much as possible. They were "clickity clack" trains, not fast but very enjoyable and on time.
We have crossed Canada on the Canadian,been on the Flam in Norway and travelled to Bavaria through the mountains,without doubt this video is the most spectacular scenery ever👍👍
I once 'had' to go to Montreux for work and couldn't believe the beauty of it. I've been back several times since.... so glad my favourite RUclipsr has been on my favourite (cog) train.
Some place that!
@steve-marsh You really did it justice - not an easy task to film through the window of that cog train whilst it twists around the mountain. Your videos are great 👍
Wow, amezing view up there, your lucky with the weather.
Never was in Switzerland, but find these railways very special!
That was a wonderful train journey! You find the most amazing places to go - both the hotel, you had me there, and the journey up the mountain as well! Thanks so much for taking us with you!
Bloody marvellous thanks Steve. I came down from an early morning hike up in the snow above Hakuba in Japan to find this video of yours available. I swear your content just keeps getting better and better!
Way back in the late 1960s the snow was so deep at Mt. Rainier USA, Paradise side that one had to enter the park ranger station by stepping down to the 3rd floor balcony. This excursion is my absolute favorite of all the adventures you've been on - that is that I've watched so far. Keep up the great work.
ALWAYS LOVE YOUR VIDEOS, i WAS TO ZERMATT, 7 HOURS FROM CHUR THEN ONTO COG rAILWAY WHILE THERE TO THE TOP. BEAUTIFULL, SCENERY, LOVELY LAND AND MOUNTAINS, REALLY ENJOYED SWITZERLAND, STAYED AT llain it waS also out of this world. .VACATIONED 1 MONTH..MY BEST HOLIDAY EVER, THANKS
Catching up on your past travels.I love trains and snow. It looked beautiful.A hot chocolate at the top would have been fab.
I have the lurgy at the moment, so watching your videos is ideal.
Bizarrely, one of my other channels I subscribe to "AKSense - Zurich" came out with the same railway journey this morning! so if you want to see the same journey from the drivers seat...
Comment on the panoramic view....
Steve: Not bad...
Me: Wow😲
That train certainly has some 'Oomph' getting up that mountain.
Amazing views throughout. Thanks for part 2 👍
Freddie Mercury Hotel, awesome, Freddie loved Montreaux and owned a beautiful home there I believe named the Duck House, he wrote one of his final songs in Montreaux called A Winters Tale which included views of Lake Geneva in the video and the town has a statue of Freddie in the center, great video as always Steve !!!
Steve, what an amazing journey! I love your enthusiasm for everything you do. Keep doing what you do. Safe travels. Cheers
Love it.. Ferme means closed AH we'll just go past up to the bench. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Steve, there are a lot of travel vloggers but hardly anyone makes me feel as though I've come along on the journey as much as you do!
The scenery is absolutely stunning . Another excellent video Steve.😊
Simply breathtaking Steve. The journey itself looked amazing but the views at the top were out of this world. That trip looked worth every penny.
Amazing views. Incredible little railway! And I can’t believe there were so few people at the top!! That tunnel to the train was spooky and weird!!!!
Hi Steve, loved this video having stayed in Montreux three times. It brought back great memories. Dunno if your aware but, in Summer, they run stream trains from Caux to the Rochers de Naye. I’ve travelled on one in the past. Keep travelling and posting. 😄👍.
By the way you were walking on a ski run, a red run defined by the red pole. The etiquette is don’t or walk on the edge. It was safe, though, because there were no skiers around.
WOW! Incredible views up at the top! Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks again, Steve, for another amazing trip. They don’t get much better than this. Absolutely beautiful 😊🇬🇧
10:47 The sound makes it very special.
AWESOME! thanks Steve - you are amazing
From Darwin Australia, that was brilliant, Steve, well done!!!Thank you for taking us all along....cheers
Wow, fantastic journey. Freddie Mercury Hotel 😎 My first ever concert was seeing Queen in Glasgow Apollo back in 1979 when I was just 14 (I'm a few years older now lol). You could have mentioned Deep Purple song, Smoke On the Water, written about a concert held there that also included the great Frank Zappa 🤪 Fantastic stuff Steve 🤘
At Christmas up there it's the best Santa's groto ever.. The long tunnel is all lit up, the whole place decorated.. Amazing place.
I'm almost lost for words. That was truly spectacular, it certainly puts the Snowdon (sorry Yr Wyddfa) railway to shame! For me that was a spellbinding video. What an incredible feat of engineering.
Now, I'm looking forward to seeing round Montreaux which is now easily in my top 5 places to visit.
Those views were fantastic, some of the best ever. I hate it when I hear someone say money cannot buy happiness. Maybe it can't in the metaphysical sense, but it would buy you a ticket on that little cog railway.
Steve’s on fire 🔥🔥!! Even better than the one he said was “rubbish” - it wasn’t.
Utterly astonishing views!
Those houses by the lake look good but eventually landslides or erosion will take them down. Switzerland is a truly beautiful country, I have only passed through there once in the 70's, but the views are unforgettable....
Another Beauty! Thanks again. Keep going. I love it.
Stunning.....and empty. What an experience, to appreciate and take in all that without the tourists.
Great stuff.....😎☯️🌱
A fantastic journey up and down the mountain and a truly magical view from the top. I've watched this video several times and never tire of it. Thankyou Steve
Brill wee journey . Amazing views . I did the jungfraujoch from Wengen and that was amazing too . Keep up the good work.
Oh I miss Switzerland. The one country I lived in where I wanted to stay and couldn't. I think the quiet at the top of the mountan has to be heard ot be believed. I loved it.
Looks like you found another beauty, Steve. Agree, the trade-off between going in winter/early spring (empty, cheaper, but no hiking) and summer (access to trails but more expensive, swarming with tourists) is a real conundrum isn't it?! Random observations: Buvette de Jaman is a cute, unique station. Caux Palace smacks of Wes Anderson. Cheers!
What a stunning video, thank you, can you put a warning on to tell us when huge drops are coming I am sure I'm not the only one you scare half to death going to near the edge!
There are loads of great views in Switzerland. One of the most dramatic must be the window looking out from the side of the North face of the Iger.
What a stunningly beautiful Video. A wonderful channel . Thank you Steve
Even though I knew you made it back to the station after that tricky, snowy walk, I was still nervous watching it 😂 Great entertainment, Steve!
Steve - I did not notice any treasure hunters....as the snow melts, watch out for "holes" in the snow, caused by sun melting through to coins, and best of all watches dropped by skiers. I did very well during an early holiday in Switzerland, it paid for a couple of evenings out, And yes, did find a watch too, but not an Omega!! Great video!!
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The views of Lake Geneva so beautiful but looks so cold still
The train journey passes some wonderful houses
Just think if you use this cog train to go to work every day you would be spoilt
Plenty of fresh air
Whilst on holiday at Riva Del Garda (the top of the lake) at the end of May 2004 went on a day trip up the Dolomites and even by coach there was snow
I think you have excelled yourself Steve
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Thank you Steve for the excellent footage of the mountains, and also for the footage of the Solar Radiation Management (white lines) in the skies above starting from 00:30 and throughout the video
I was in the Bernese Oberland 60 years ago this week, May, 1964, on a school trip. 14 years old and loving every minute of that glorious holiday. What a beautiful country. Thank you, Steve , for a lovely film that's brought back great memories. Heights?! No way! 😮🎉 well done. 😅
I love Switzerland, yes expensive, but you cam see they invest in the country. The trains are clean and run on time, there are NO pot holes in the road, and it is clean and tidy.