If you've got spare time, a quick diversion from Vevey to Puidoux (the "Train des Vignes" - "train of the vineyards" - though sadly no longer officially branded as such) and back down to Lausanne (as you say) is well worth it for the same view from higher up! I did sometimes do that for a change.
Oh yes- while I say I did it Visp-Montreux I did, later in the day, go on all the way to Geneva. And I did indeed do that little loop- Out to Puidoux but bailed at Vevey Funi to have a run up the mountain before getting the bus to Vevey Main Station and onwards to Lausanne direct. A beautiful run.
I could make you jealous...for a year or so I lived (Monday to Thursday) in a flat just up from La Baume (the stop below the top) on the funi
Twice a week?! You lucky so-and-so! I remember the last time I was there (2011) the trains had old non air-con stock in the consist and no driving trailers. Now I think they've reverted to type. Lac Léman has some great places to watch trains from the lake steamers to the East of Lausanne, but apparently some of the local pick up freight has been in decline in recent years. Plus many of the classic electric locos have been withdrawnCH: I particularly like the Riviera line, i.e. Geneva Airport to Brig. Worth doing in full for the changing scenery, though by far the most stunning bit - one of my favourite lines in the world, and one I had the privilege of riding twice a week for a couple of years - is between Lausanne and Villeneuve along the banks of Lake Geneva.
In Thuringia / Germany there is a lovely branch from Rottenbach to Katzhütte.
Twice a week?! You lucky so-and-so! I remember the last time I was there (2011) the trains had old non air-con stock in the consist and no driving trailers. Now I think they've reverted to type. Lac Léman has some great places to watch trains from the lake steamers to the East of Lausanne, but apparently some of the local pick up freight has been in decline in recent years. Plus many of the classic electric locos have been withdrawn
Very much so! Though I'm only 19 so manage to make many people jealous that I've stepped foot in Switzerland
Yeah, it's now mostly 160km/h limited (different bogies) EW IVs and driving trailers, with the odd aircon UIC (EC) coach in the mix - these are the ones to go for if present as they have First Class spacing in second class seating, as do the driving trailers themselves. Sadly the fresh air stock is no more as it doesn't have the through wiring for the driving trailers. I believe eventually it'll go over to EMUs of some kind but not yet.
Agree-just planning to go there again next week on InterRail (I make a point of using at least 1 day in Swizterland-to get the money out!. Also going up the ramps from Lausanne toward Bern and Brig up to the Simplon with views on the lake and the valley.CH: I particularly like the Riviera line, i.e. Geneva Airport to Brig. Worth doing in full for the changing scenery, though by far the most stunning bit - one of my favourite lines in the world, and one I had the privilege of riding twice a week for a couple of years - is between Lausanne and Villeneuve along the banks of Lake Geneva.
The Paris Metro.
The Thomas Cook Timetable had a list of scenic lines with an * from the editor to mark it as a special trainline. [...]
In fact all lines with tunnel(s) or/and (combined) with a river. There are so many!