All done. Welcome to Chur. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 10:45 AM
All done. Welcome to Chur. #alpinebuns
Marie stole the window when I went to use the bathroom. We’re on the last segment before Chur. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Marie stole the window when I went to use the bathroom. We’re on the last segment before Chur. #alpinebuns
We’re now following a road that like us parallels the Hinterrhein. Scenery’s mostly on the other side now. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 10:11 AM
We’re now following a road that like us parallels the Hinterrhein. Scenery’s mostly on the other side now. #alpinebuns
A few minutes late we reach Thusis. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 10:02 AM
A few minutes late we reach Thusis. #alpinebuns
Reflection on these is a little bad but we saw a lake as we continue down. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Reflection on these is a little bad but we saw a lake as we continue down. #alpinebuns
After several minutes wait, we pass through Tiefencastel. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 9:47 AM
After several minutes wait, we pass through Tiefencastel. #alpinebuns
We leave town and continue downward #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 9:32 AM
We leave town and continue downward #alpinebuns
Another corkscrew loop and continuing descent brings us to Filisur. The waiting freight appears to have modeled railroad ads on one of the wagons #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Another corkscrew loop and continuing descent brings us to Filisur. The waiting freight appears to have modeled railroad ads on one of the wagons #alpinebuns
Resuming our descent after an opposing train passes, we hug the edge of the mountain. The waterway at the base of the valley falls much faster. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Resuming our descent after an opposing train passes, we hug the edge of the mountain. The waterway at the base of the valley falls much faster. #alpinebuns
We arrive at Bergün and see a small railroad museum. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 9:13 AM
We arrive at Bergün and see a small railroad museum. #alpinebuns
Friendship ended with climb. Now descent is my best friend. The railroad tells us this is a feat of engineering and I believe it. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Friendship ended with climb. Now descent is my best friend. The railroad tells us this is a feat of engineering and I believe it. #alpinebuns
The climb is not long but there are a few waterfalls. Then we’re into a tunnel. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 8:54 AM
The climb is not long but there are a few waterfalls. Then we’re into a tunnel. #alpinebuns
We pass through Bever and begin another climb, this time heading for a long tunnel. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 8:49 AM
We pass through Bever and begin another climb, this time heading for a long tunnel. #alpinebuns
Pausing at Samedan, the crew walks around and hands out tea. A train arrives headed for Pontresina and another for St Moritz and we continue. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Pausing at Samedan, the crew walks around and hands out tea. A train arrives headed for Pontresina and another for St Moritz and we continue. #alpinebuns
Past Pontresina things level out a bit and we see evidence of heavier freight railroading. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Past Pontresina things level out a bit and we see evidence of heavier freight railroading. #alpinebuns
At Pontresina, we again meet a train going the other way. Some passengers leave for connecting trains. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 8:27 AM
At Pontresina, we again meet a train going the other way. Some passengers leave for connecting trains. #alpinebuns
We get a good look at Bernina glacier. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 8:15 AM
We get a good look at Bernina glacier. #alpinebuns
Caught view of an aerial tram on a mountain top as we descend. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Caught view of an aerial tram on a mountain top as we descend. #alpinebuns
We curve past the edge of the reservoir before starting down the other side #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 8:05 AM
We curve past the edge of the reservoir before starting down the other side #alpinebuns
Our counterpart train passes before we continue #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Our counterpart train passes before we continue #alpinebuns
Ospizio Bernina is our highest stop. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 7:56 AM
Ospizio Bernina is our highest stop. #alpinebuns
We climb out of Alp Grüm. Guessing the low lake level is Not Great. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 7:54 AM
We climb out of Alp Grüm. Guessing the low lake level is Not Great. #alpinebuns
The southbound local arrives. It’s time to go. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 7:45 AM
The southbound local arrives. It’s time to go. #alpinebuns
A short trail below gives an interlude; then we check out the train. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 7:43 AM
A short trail below gives an interlude; then we check out the train. #alpinebuns
The train pauses at Alp Grüm and we have a few minutes to see the glacier and walk about. #alpinebuns
June 8, 2026 at 7:43 AM
The train pauses at Alp Grüm and we have a few minutes to see the glacier and walk about. #alpinebuns