For almost 150 years now, Budapest’s Cogwheel Railway continuously climbs steep slopes of the Buda Hills that no ordinary tram could ever traverse, earning this serenely slow train line cherished status in the hearts of many Hungarians. Recently an apparently professional international trainspotter documented this unique conveyance by shooting a comprehensive video of the Cogwheel Railway’s journey from beginning to end, resulting in a transfixing mini-movie that covers almost every inch of the trip amid freshly fallen snow, capturing the scenic tranquility surrounding this vintage vehicle.

In the spirit of calming hours-long rail-travel videos beloved by a certain online subculture, this freshly posted 20-minute mini-movie presents Budapest’s historic Cogwheel Railway with cinematographic flair, featuring footage from the riders’ perspective and exterior shots that show the peaceful surroundings of these distinctive red-and-white trains that can climb the steep Buda Hills thanks to a powerful gearwheel. For anyone who has traveled on the Cogwheel Railway, this video will inspire moving memories, while it provides a detailed preview for anyone who hasn’t yet had the chance to climb aboard:

Shot on December 2nd and posted on the KT4Dani YouTube channel, this Cogwheel Railway video is the latest in a small but intriguing collection of trainspotting mini-movies shot in New Zealand, Ukraine, and the Czech Republic, and we encourage the public-transport cineaste to continue such artistic endeavors – we suggest filming the equally picturesque Children’s Railway, with its main summit station located just a short stroll away from the Cogwheel Railway’s hilltop terminus.

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