Antique CDV F Charnaux Rigi Cogwheel Railway Train Switzerland Geneva

Antique CDV F Charnaux Rigi Cogwheel Railway Train Switzerland Geneva

This antique CDV captures the pioneering spirit of the Rigi cogwheel railway in Switzerland. The image features a steam train navigating the steep alpine incline, a testament to the bold engineering feats led by Charnaux in the late 19th century. The crisp composition highlights the locomotive’s mechanics against the rugged mountain backdrop.

Collectors of early transit history will value this Geneva-produced photograph for its documentation of mountain rail travel. It remains a rare, evocative piece of Swiss engineering heritage. An essential look at the Rigi cogwheel railway train.