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The only visible remains of line is the tram depot, in the centre of Meiringen and now used by the municipality, and the abutments of the bridge used to cross the
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by a level crossing at Alpbach; whilst both lines were of the same gauge there was no other connection between the lines.
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The tramway was opened in 1912, and closed in 1956, being replaced by a bus service. The line was electrified at 500
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Bond of the Trambahn Meiringen–Reichenbach–Aareschlucht AG, issued 30. June 1912
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Car Ce2/2 3 in front of the Hotel Krone in Meirigen
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Canton of Bern
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Meiringen
Aare Gorge
Track gauge
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Electrification
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metre gauge
tramway
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canton of Bern
Meiringen

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