Cogwheel train from Zermatt uphill to Gornergrat between Riffelalp (2210m asl) and Riffelberg (2582m asl), seen from the hiking trail.

Cogwheel train from Gornergrat downhill to Zermatt between Riffelberg (2582m asl) and Riffelalp (2210m asl). In the background the Mattertal with the villages Täsch and Randa.

Cogwheel train from Zermatt to Gornergrat between Rotenboden (2819m asl) and Gornergrat (3089m asl). In the background the world famous Matterhorn (4478m asl).

Cogwheel train from Zermatt to Gornergrat runs uphill and meets old train downhill (right). Left the station Riffelberg (2582m asl).

Cogwheel train from Zermatt to Gornergrat runs over the Getwingbridge near the station Zermatt in the morning sun. In the background the world famous Matterhorn (4478m asl) in the best sunlight.

Snow coats the summit of the Gornergrat (and the Matterhorn) as a late morning train begins its long descent back down to Zermatt.

It's a long way down from the top of the Findelbach Viaduct, seen here on a picture perfect spring day with the towering Matterhorn in the distance.

What a sight: Bhe 4/8 3054 and Bhe 4/6 3084 together bringing another load of tourists to the 3098m high Gornergrat station (peak itself is 3135m). In the background the famous Matterhorn enthrone... (more)

Two sets of BHe 4/8 are closely driving down towards the Rottenboden station due to high passenger demand that day.

Set of historic BHe 4/8's as a Zermatt - Gornergratt train are approaching its final destination. This day the mighty Matterhorn has hidden himself in dark and dangerously looking clouds.

A view from the 10,135' summit on a Kodachrome day shows a GGB train descending with the Matterhorn in the background. The 100% rack railroad climbs 4,873' in 5.8 miles.

A night view of the summit station of the Gornergrat with an articulated cogwheel railcar Bhe 4/6 built by Stadler Rail. It is situated at an altitude of 3,089 m (10,135 ft). The Gornergrat Bahn &... (more)

In the last light of the day, cogwheel trainsets Bhe 4/6 and Bhe 4/8 just left the summit station of the Gornergrat, heading to Zermatt. It is situated at an altitude of 3,089 m (10,135 ft). The G... (more)

BHe 4/8 as a train from Zermatt is approaching its final destination - Gornergrat. In the background the mighty Matterhorn stands above everything in the vicinity.

Cogwheel-train descending from Gornergrat to Zermatt.