Lourdes, Frances - Funicular Railway - Viaduct du Pic du Jer
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Lourdes, Frances - Funicular Railway - Viaduct du Pic du Jer
Lourdes, Frances - Funicular Railway - Viaduct du Pic du Jer Date: 1910s
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Climbing Dramatic Frances Funiculaire Funicular Hillside Lourdes Panorama Pyrenees Rack Viaduct
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This photograph captures the Funicular Railway, or "Funiculaire du Grand Jer," as it ascends the hillside of Lourdes, France, in the 1910s. The railway, a vital part of the region's rich transportation history, was constructed to provide easy access to the Pic du Jer, a popular tourist destination and a breathtaking vantage point overlooking the town and the Pyrenees Mountains. The Funicular Railway is a rack and pinion railway, which uses a system of cogs and pins to move the carriages up the steep incline. The railway's viaduct, the Viaduct du Pic du Jer, is a dramatic engineering feat, with its arches and pillars blending seamlessly into the rugged terrain. The railway's carriages, reminiscent of a bygone era, can be seen climbing the hillside, their progress slow but steady. The Funicular Railway was a significant innovation for the town of Lourdes, which had previously relied on mules and donkeys to transport visitors to the Pic du Jer. The railway's opening marked a new era of tourism in the region, attracting visitors from all over the world to experience the natural beauty and historical significance of Lourdes and the Pyrenees. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when travel was an adventure and the journey was just as important as the destination. The Funicular Railway's ascent up the hillside, with the Pyrenees Mountains looming in the background, is a testament to human ingenuity and the enduring allure of exploration.
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