Further reading and references

References / Acknowledgements

On the video clips extracts have been used, with thanks, from:

• ER Verlag / Rio Grande Video, Bernina Express, [DVD] - see http://www.duegieditrice.it/
• Einaudo, Luovico (1999) Eden Roc, BMG Recordi Spa [CD]

Further Reading

Other sources used in creating this blog include:

• Allen, C.J. (1953) Switzerland's Amazing Railways, London: Thomas Nelson & Sons
• Allen, C.J. (1967) Switzerland: Its railways and cableways, Mountain Roads and Lake Steamers, London: Ian Allan
• Jones, M. (2007) The Essential Guide to Swiss Heritage and Tourist Railways, Usk: Oakwood Press
• MusicBank (2005) Switzerland: The World's Greates Railway Journeys, MusicBank Ltd.
• Photoglob AG (2000) Bernina Express Travel Guide, Zurich: Photoglob
• Transport Video Publishing (nd) The Railways of Switzerland [Video]

Cecil Allens 'Amazing Railways' book provides a evocative overview of the railway system with just enough background history to maintain interest. Although over 50 years old, the routes remain largely the same.

Mervyn Jones's book provides a more up to date description of all Switzerland's railways with some fascinating background information. I find it frustrating that there is no index, making some of the entries difficult to track down.

I picked up the Bernina Express DVD at the newstand opposite the station in Tirano for 16 Euros (£11.00). Despite the commentary being in Italian, the shots of the railway from cab, lineside and from the air make it well worth the money.

Online Sources

Refer to the Planning page for a list of online sources used in creating the blog.