Switzerland’s one-of-a-kind snowplow (with video)

Switzerland’s one-of-a-kind snowplow (with video)

Switzerland’s one-of-a-kind snowplow, the Rhätische Bahn’s self-propelled, steam-powered rotary snowplow, poses outside the Pontresina shop building during its test runs in August 2024. Courtesy Markus Zaugg Editors note: For more on the Rhätishe Bahn and its heritage fleet, including Switzerland’s one-of-a-kind snowplow, see the July 2025 issue of Trains Magazine. PONTRESINA, Switzerland — Markus Zaugg, head of rolling stock for the Rhätische B…