The official book on the reopening of the Furka Mountain Railway. In the heart of Europe - in the St. Gotthard region and at the watershed of the Reuss and Rhône rivers - travelers can look forward to a breathtaking steam journey on the former showcase route of the world-famous Glacier Express. The Furka Mountain Railway, connecting the high alpine valleys of Goms in Valais and Urseren Valley in the canton of Uri, has experienced a tumultuous fate over the past nine decades. Experience the Furka Mountain Railway: Extraordinary photos document the railway operations in all their facets from Realp to Oberwald in an impressive manner. Detailed texts provide travelers with a wealth of information about the railway line. Various stories cover technical aspects, construction history, and sights in both text and images. The book concludes with excursion tips around the Furka area.