The Alpine Division
Designed in the style of a classic Swiss mountain railway.
this division features four tunnels, four bridges, and four stations.
Alpine Division
The Alpine Division is the original heart of the railroad—a project whose design and construction began in 2010. At the time, the front yard was a blank canvas with no landscaping. The mountain terrain, water features, stonework, tunnels, ponds, and track were all thoughtfully engineered and built together to form a seamless Swiss-inspired world.
Designed in the style of a classic Swiss mountain railway, this division features:
Its track plan follows an elegant dog-bone configuration, with reverse loops at both the upper and lower ends, controlled by two, trackside, MD-KSM 15-amp DCC reverse loop modules AD 3 for smooth, automated operation.
Tunnel 1
Vevey Station
named after the charming Swiss lakeside village.
From the Alpine Yard to Vevey Station
Trains depart the Alpine Yard located beneath the house, climbing a helix before entering the bar and game room. When the roll-up storm doors open, trains emerge into daylight and arrive at Vevey Station, named after the charming Swiss lakeside village. The station’s iconic clocktower welcomes passengers, while a small freight depot handles goods destined for the mountain towns farther up the line.
At Vevey, visitors can board the Germania Gondola Express, ascending to the Northern Mountain summit. As the train departs, passengers enjoy commanding views of cascading waterfalls and shimmering lower lakes while crossing the first bridge into Tunnel 1.
The JC Jaegerndorfer Gondolas and trams are exclusively available through www.trainli.com.
Tunnel 2
Epesses Station
named after the small vineyard village along Lake Geneva
Hillbilly Flatts & Epesses
After emerging from Tunnel 2, the line winds into Hillbilly Flatts, where, in the early evenings, you may hear locals playing music while Billybob’s ever-alert dog barks at whatever rustles in the brush.
Crossing the hand-built Lower Alta Creek Bridge, crafted in the 1990s, trains roll into Epesses Station —named after the small vineyard village along Lake Geneva within the UNESCO World Heritage Lavaux wine region.
Tunnel 3
Savery’s Creperie
modeled after an old chalet in Wengen
Saint Saphron, The Mooser Wirt, Whitepods, and the Alta Mountain Resort
The route continues through Tunnel 3, the second-longest tunnel, passing beneath the driveway and by the famous restaurant Auberge de L’Onde . This 400-year-old restaurant is famous for it’s vertical rotisserie, huge wine list, featuring Swiss wines, and Chasselas wines. All managed by Jérôme Aké Béda. Shortly you will arrive at Saint Saphroine Station.
Here you’ll find the Alta Ticket Office, the gateway to the region’s year-round mountain resort. Visitors can rent skis, book lessons, or gear up for ice climbing, sledging, or ski touring in winter. In summer, the area transforms into a paradise for hikers and mountain bikers. The original building is the Wasatch Ticket office from Alta, Utah.
Next door, Savery’s Creperie, modeled after an old chalet in Wengen serves both sweet and savory treats—an essential stop before or after exploring the slopes. It is named after my better half, Jill Savery.
For a truly unforgettable experience, visitors may ascend the mountain to the luxurious Whitepod Hotel. The pods overlook sweeping alpine valleys and feature steam showers, fireplaces, hot tubs, and plush bedding. The Pod house includes a full day spa on the first floor, meals by a Michelin-star chef on the second, and a bar and lounge on the third. You can book you stay at the Alta Ticket office or if you want you can actually stay at the real Whitepod Hotel in Switzerland!
At night you can hear the world Famous Apres Ski bar, Mooser Wirt playing DJ Gerhard’s actual music from the bar in St. Anton, Austria! It is considered the best Apres ski bar in the world!
Tunnel 4
Valais Station
named after the Swiss Canton of Valais.
Upper Alta Creek & Valais Station
The line enters Tunnel 4, the longest on the division, travels back beneath the driveway, and emerges near the iconic Red Cabin, the original ticket cabin for hikers and campers, before crossing Upper Alta Creek Bridge.
Adding to the charm, the old water mill, at Dog Water Springs, now spins gently in the current, and perched above the twin bridges is Zye’s Bait Shop named after another of our Rottweilers, Zye. It’s the perfect spot for anglers seeking gear to fish the legendary waters teeming with Brook Trout, Golden Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Koi, and Goldfish.
At night, if you listen carefully, you can her the frogs, owls, and a lonely wolf howling in the distance.
After circling the serene upper lake, trains cross the short bridge and reach the summit terminus: Valais Station, named after the Swiss Canton of Valais. Offers fine dinning, upscale shopping, chocolatier and ski shop, This pedestrian-only mountaintop village is accessible exclusively by hiking, helicopter, or train. Visitors enjoy four distinct restaurants— from fresh-baked takeaway sandwiches at the Hiker’s Kiosk to traditional alpine fare and elegant fine dining.
A short climb leads to the lookout tower, offering sweeping views of the lake and villages far below.
Top of the Alps
MacLean Penthouse in Chalet Margaux
Mention the Alpine & Western Pacific Railroad to receive 10% off your stay!
Stay at the Top of the Alps
For those seeking extraordinary accommodations, reserve the MacLean Penthouse in Chalet Margaux, AD an exquisite three-bedroom, three-bath luxury chalet overlooking the village. Guests can also stay at the real Chalet Margaux in Wengen, Switzerland.
Mention the Alpine & Western Pacific Railroad to receive 10% off your stay!
