Furka Pass Railway Celebrates 100 Years
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Train lovers are celebrating a Swiss railway's 100th birthday this weekend. Old steam trains will take tourists through beautiful mountains as part of the fun.
The Furka Pass is a very high mountain road in Switzerland. A steam train first traveled this difficult route in 1926 to link two regions.
In the 1980s, the old mountain train route was closed. Many volunteers then worked hard to fix the tracks and restore the trains.
The first part of the railway opened again for visitors in 1992. Today, these steam trains run in summer, showing beautiful views to tourists.
Volunteers love driving these old trains and keeping them alive. They feel a special connection, calling it the \"Furka Virus.\"
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What are train lovers celebrating this weekend?
They are celebrating a Swiss railway's 100th birthday.
When did the first steam train travel the Furka Pass?
The first steam train traveled the Furka Pass in 1926.
What do volunteers feel about driving the old trains?
Volunteers feel a special connection, calling it the 'Furka Virus.'
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