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ARCHITECTURE - DESCRIPTIVE OF THE PARK
| Swiss Vapeur Parc: Facts and Figures |
Location:
Le Bouveret, La Lanche
Surface area: 17'000 m2
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Hours spent working:
120'000
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Length of main circuit: 1'700m
Length of secondary track: 300m
Length of footpaths: 1'200m
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Switches: 27
Level crossings: 6
Railway signals: 62
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Number of tunnels: 5
Number of bridges: 10
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The plan of the park
Pass the mouse on the plan and you will be able to have information on the diffrentes constructions or installation (currently 47). You can also download the plan of Swiss Vapeur Parc to format PDF here.
During the hours d' opening of the park, to observe the movements of the trains on the desk of the station master!
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| Number |
1 |
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| Object |
Ticket office |
| Description |
Entrance/cash desk |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1992: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team |
| Number |
2 |
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| Object |
Chablais-City Station |
| Description |
Chablais-City Station was the first building. It is not a copy of an existing station. |
| Scale |
1/2 |
| Built / modified |
1987: Construction of the building and the roofing over platform 2 by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team.
2000: Extension of the roofing over platform 2. |
| Number |
3 |
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| Object |
Water Tower |
| Description |
This reservoir, built in the Giovanola SA workshops in Monthey, holds the water for the steam engines. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1989: Built in the Giovanola SA workshops in cooperation with the Swiss Vapeur Parc Team team. |
| Number |
4 |
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| Object |
Depot 2 |
| Description |
Depot for the electric locomotives. This building was designed by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1989: Construction of the first building by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team.
1993: Extension of the building to make space for the double traction coaches.
1998: Construction of a shed to house the Mallet locomotive. |
| Number |
5 |
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| Object |
American Bridge |
| Description |
Wooden bridge based on an American design |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1989: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team.
2008: Renovation of the supporting girders. |
| Number |
6 |
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| Object |
Aigle Castle |
| Description |
Aigle Castle dates from 1475. This reproduction is made from original materials.
Both the interior and exterior are exact replicas. |
| Scale |
1/8 |
| Built / modified |
1990: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
7 |
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| Object |
St-Pierre Viaduct |
| Description |
The viaduct is a reproduction in a style typical of railway constructions. It was named in honour of Pierre Jaquerod, one of the founder members of the park. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1995: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
8 |
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| Object |
Workshop for Rolling Stock and Sanitary Facilities |
| Description |
This building is completely underground and houses the workshops for the maintenance and repair of the rolling stock. It has two tracks, one of which is over 20 meters long. The park’s lavatories as well as the municipal public conveniences are installed here.
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| Scale |
1/1 |
| Built / modified |
1994: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
9 |
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| Object |
Riddes-Isérables Cable Car |
| Description |
Accurate reproduction of the Riddes-Isérables cable car.
Powered by electricity. |
| Scale |
1/15 |
| Built / modified |
2008: Built by W. Girard and his friends from the region of Roche/VD |
| Number |
10 |
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| Object |
«Belle Usine« Power Station in Fully |
| Description |
Modified replica of the «Belle Usine« power station. The roof construction corresponds to the original. The steam driven generators inside supply the current used by the Riddes-Isérables cable car.
Steam engine: "Locomobile" type. |
| Scale |
1/15 |
| Built / modified |
2008: Construction of the building and renovation of the «Locomobile« steam engine by the group from Roche. The steam engine was donated to the Swiss Vapeur Parc by Mr Charles-Emile Avondet. |
| Number |
11 |
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| Object |
The Sawmill in Nax |
| Description |
Original material was used to construct this replica of the Nax sawmill. The larch planks used for this model were cut in the sawmill. When approaching the building, the movements of the saw that is powered by a mill-wheel may be seen. |
| Scale |
1/9 |
| Built / modified |
1998: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
12 |
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| Object |
Kuklos |
| Description |
Replica of the rotating restaurant on the Berneuse above Leysin. |
| Scale |
1/10 |
| Built / modified |
1998: Donated by the Leysin mountain railways. |
| Number |
13 |
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| Object |
Plein Roc |
| Description |
Reproduction of the restaurant on the Rochers de Naye above Montreux. In good weather conditions the original can be seen from the park. |
| Scale |
1/9 |
| Built / modified |
1998: Gift from the MOB railway company. |
| Number |
14 |
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| Object |
Moulins de la Tine |
| Description |
Reproduction of the old historic mills at la Tine in Troistorrents. |
| Scale |
1/15 |
| Built / modified |
2009: The construction work was a contribution from the Old Mills of la Tine Foundation. |
| Number |
15 |
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| Object |
Transporter Bridge |
| Description |
With the help of this transporter bridge, engines can be shifted to different parallel tracks. 8 tracks are accessible. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1999: Built in «La Prairie»
2004: Dismantled when part of the grounds were used for the constructions of the «La Marina« residential buildings
2005: Reconstruction at the current location |
| Number |
16 |
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| Object |
Yvorne Station Building |
| Description |
Replica of Yvorne Station. The building is used for the storage of the coal for the park’s engines. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
2002: Built by Georges Gachnang and Charly Ramel |
| Number |
17 |
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| Object |
St-Georges Viaduct |
| Description |
The viaduct is a reproduction in a style typical of railway constructions. It was named in honour of Georges Gachnang, a founder member of the park. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1995: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
18 |
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| Object |
Snack Bar |
| Description |
Self-service restaurant with a covered terrace that seats 120 people.
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| Scale |
1/1 |
| Built / modified |
1998: Construction of the restaurant
2006: Construction of the roof covering the terrace |
| Number |
19 |
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| Object |
Freddy Grimm Viaduct |
| Description |
The viaduct is a reproduction in a style typical of American railway constructions. It was named after Freddy Grimm, one of the founder members of the park. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1996: Build by Zwahlen & Mayr in Aigle |
| Number |
20 |
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| Object |
St-Claude Bridge |
| Description |
This bridge is a reproduction in a style typical of railway constructions. It is named after one of the founder members of the park, Claude Gachnang. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1989: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
21 |
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| Object |
Control Tower |
| Description |
This building in the form of a tower is the surveillance and control centre of the Park. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1988: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team.
1991: The tower from which the points used to be set was taken out of operation.
2006: The tower was put into operation again to supervise the park and to operate the lines. |
| Number |
22 |
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| Object |
Philippe Bridge |
| Description |
This bridge is a reproduction in a style typical of railway constructions. It is named after one of the founder members of the park, Philippe Reber. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1989: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
23 |
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| Object |
The “Lampisterie” (lamp maintenance premises) |
| Description |
In the old days when petrol lamps were used for signalling and to illuminate trains, the maintenance, refuelling and storage of all lamps took place at the “Lampisterie”. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1991: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
24 |
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| Object |
Coal Bunker |
| Description |
Functional coal bunker for the requirements of the park. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1997: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
25 |
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| Object |
Cold storage |
| Description |
Replica of a cold storage unit storing ice-cream and beverages (just like the original) to satisfy the needs of the park visitors. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1995: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
26 |
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| Object |
The Goods Shed |
| Description |
Model of a goods shed as it would have been found in the freight yards of the Swiss Federal Railways in the past. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1991: Construction of the loading platform and goods shed by the Swiss Vapeur Parc Team. |
| Number |
27 |
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| Object |
Signal box |
| Description |
Signal box 1 was designed according to the signal boxes of the 1940s. This reproduction is no longer in operation. It was modelled on the tower from which one could see the entrance to the station and from which all the points were set. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1984: Built by the members of the Vapeur Club Aigle
1989: Moved to Le Bouveret |
| Number |
28 |
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| Object |
Station Restaurant |
| Description |
Model of a station restaurant used as a refreshment stand.
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| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1991: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
29 |
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| Object |
The Ste-Flemme Depot |
| Description |
This 22 meter long underground depot is where the covered carriages and trains are parked. It owes its name to the inspiration of one of the station masters who disliked, or was just too lazy to cross the whole park on rainy days to fetch a covered train. (flemme = laziness). Thanks to him the decision was taken to build a subterranean depot as near as possible to the main station and it was named «Flemme». |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
2007: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
30 |
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| Object |
Engine-Roundhouse |
| Description |
The engine-roundhouse was built on the lines of a Märklin model scaled 1:87. It houses the steam engines that circulate daily in the park. The roundhouse has 8 holding tracks and two external, lateral tracks for maintenance. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1987: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc Team.
1997: Addition of the second maintenance track. |
| Number |
31 |
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| Object |
Coal Bunker |
| Description |
Functional coal bunker that meets the requirements of the park. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1989: Built on the right side of the engine-roundhouse.
1997: Relocated to the left side of the engine-roundhouse. |
| Number |
32 |
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| Object |
Bank |
| Description |
Building in the gothic style as in the 1870s, similar to the town hall of Zurich. The exterior is made of hewn sandstone elements. The interior is designed to meet visitor's needs. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1991: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc Team with the support of Clovis Bressoud. |
| Number |
33 |
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| Object |
Café «de la Treille» or the Wine-Arbour Café |
| Description |
Built in the architectural style of central Switzerland. It houses a café and a pancake house.
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| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1991: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
34 |
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| Object |
Croisat Washhouse |
| Description |
Replica of the washhouse in the Croisat district in Aigle. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1991: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
35 |
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| Object |
Saanen Church |
| Description |
Accurate reproduction of the Church of Saanen in the Bernese Oberland (Gstaad region). Compared to the original, the spire is inversed by 180 degrees. The interior with its imitation frescoes reflects the atmosphere of the actual church in Saanen. The interior is adapted to visitor's needs. |
| Scale |
1/7 |
| Built / modified |
1991: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team with the support of Clovis Bressoud. |
| Number |
36 |
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| Object |
The Covered Market in Neuchâtel |
| Description |
The facade is a reproduction of the original market in Neuchâtel built with hewn stone blockse.
The back is a free design.
The building houses a souvenir shop. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1995: Edifice Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team with the support of Clovis Bressoud |
| Number |
37 |
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| Object |
Swiss House |
| Description |
Reproduction of a typical Swiss house dating from the beginning of the XXth century; home to a second souvenir shop. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1990: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
38 |
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| Object |
Chablais-Village Station |
| Description |
When first built it was just a shed with a 4 meter platform. It was only several years later that this train stop became a station with two tracks and a 22 meter platform at which trains can stop. |
| Scale |
1/1 |
| Built / modified |
2009: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
39 |
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| Object |
Signal Box |
| Description |
This building is designed along the lines of the signal boxes of the 1940s. It serves as «control tower». The switches in the Chablis-Village station are operated from here by means of an original box from the 1970s obtained from the Swiss Federal Railways. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
2008: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
40 |
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| Object |
Covered Bridge |
| Description |
Wooden bridge crossing the Swiss Vapeur Park dam. |
| Scale |
1/3 |
| Built / modified |
1988: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
41 |
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| Object |
Picnic Spots |
| Description |
These tables are for the use of visitors. Families particularly appreciate having a picnic in these pleasant surroundings. |
| Scale |
1/1 |
| Built / modified |
2007: Built and designed by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
42 |
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| Object |
Signalman’s house |
| Description |
The original was inhabited by a railwayman. It was his duty to operate the barriers at all times of day or night for every passing train. Today it is the gardener's shed. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1991: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
43 |
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| Object |
«De la Prairie» Depot |
| Description |
Initially this depot was equipped with eight tracks and a transporter bridge. When the «La Marina» Residences were built, this area with its open-air depot had to be given up. It was replaced by a tunnel yard with three 30 meter tracks where train compositions can be coupled to their engines. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
2007: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
44 |
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| Object |
«De la Prairie» Station |
| Description |
«De la Prairie» Station with its 2 tracks is a stop for both regional trains and the rack railway trains. |
| Scale |
1/2 |
| Built / modified |
2009: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
45 |
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| Object |
The Rack Railway Line |
| Description |
Small passenger trains circulate on this 7 1/4-Inch gauge track. Visitors can ride on some of the trains. |
| Scale |
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| Built / modified |
2003: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
46 |
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| Object |
Signal Tower |
| Description |
Replica of a typical stone tower of Valais. |
| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
1990: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
| Number |
47 |
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| Object |
Fisherman’s Cabin |
| Description |
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| Scale |
1/5 |
| Built / modified |
2009: Built by the Swiss Vapeur Parc team. |
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