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REALP, Switzerland (AP) \u2014 Train enthusiasts will celebrate the 100th anniversary of a historic Swiss railway this weekend as vintage steam locomotives ferry tourists through the stunning Alpine scenery<\/a> as part of the celebration.<\/p>\n

The Furka Pass, at an altitude of 2,431 meters (7,976 feet), is among Switzerland’s highest Alpine passes<\/a> and famous for its hairpin curves featured in the 1964 James Bond<\/a> \u201cGoldfinger\u201d movie. But long before 007 actor Sean Connery<\/a> filmed a harrowing car chase scene there, a steam train first traversed the steep and winding route in a continuous journey on July 3, 1926, kicking off a vital rail link between the regions of Uri and Valais in central Switzerland for decades.<\/p>\n

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