Ligne de Savoie Mont-Blanc-Express (St Gervais-Chamonix-Le Châtelard) photos
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The 12.4 km long TMB (Tramway du Mont-Blanc) rack railway has been running from Saint Gervais les Bains Le Fayet station to the Nid d'Aigle in the Mont Blanc massif since 1913, with the first section to Col de Voza having been opened in the summer of 1908. A curious feature is the ‘naming’ of the vehicles: they have no identification or number but are named after the director's daughters, and each train has its own colour. At the hairpin bend between Le Fayet and St-Gervais, the Blue MARIE with the control car of the same name is on its way from the Col de Voza to the Saint Gervais les Bains Le Fayet train Station. 21 February 2026
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
France / Narrow Gauge / Ligne de Savoie Mont-Blanc-Express (St Gervais-Chamonix-Le Châtelard)
16 1400x928 Px, 16.10.2026
The TMR BDeh 4/8 22, operating as TER 18914 from Vallorcine to Saint-Gervais-Bains, arrives at Montroc-Le-Planet station. The railcar will wait briefly for the oncoming train.
December 26, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
The TMR BDeh 4/8 22, operating as TER 18914 from Vallorcine to Saint-Gervais-Bains, has arrived at Montroc-Le-Planet station. The train will wait briefly for the oncoming train.
December 26, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
At Montroc-Le-Planet, the TMR BDeh 4/8 22, operating as TER 18914 from Vallorcine to Saint-Gervais-Bains, crosses paths with the SNCF Z 800 003 (94 87 0000 806-3), which is operating as TER 18959 from Les Houches to Vallorcine.
December 26, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
In the still shady Vallorcine, the SNCF Z 800 002 is waiting as regional train 18975 for the onward journey to Martigny. The railcar arrived as TER 18903 from Chamonix and will exceptionally be through-routed to Martigny today. In the opposite direction, the TMR BDeh 4/8 22 is on its way, which is also being through-routed to Chamonix outside the regular timetable.
April 9, 2026
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
In Vallorcine, the SNCF Z 800 002 from Chamonix to Martigny crosses paths with the TMR BDeh 4/8 22 traveling in the opposite direction. Usually, a transfer is required in Vallorcine; here, the direct connection is likely due to a rolling stock rotation.
April 9, 2026
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
In Vernayaz MC, the SNCF Z 800 002 and the TMR BDeh 4/8 No. 21 meet, with the identical railcars only distinguishable by their markings indicating the owner, and operationally they run on one network or the other depending on demand.
November 19, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
The SNCF Z 800 003 (94 87 0000 806-3), operating as TER 18959 from Les Houches to Vallorcine, leaves at Montroc-le-Planet. The tunnel in the background can also be used by cars when the pass road is closed, although rail traffic will then be restricted.
December 26, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
France / Narrow Gauge / Ligne de Savoie Mont-Blanc-Express (St Gervais-Chamonix-Le Châtelard)
388 1200x806 Px, 12.01.2026
The TMR BDeh 4/8 22, operating as TER 18914 from Vallorcine to Saint-Gervais-Bains, arrives at Montroc-le-Planet.
The tunnel in the background can also be used by cars when the pass road is closed, although rail traffic will then be restricted.
December 26, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
At Montroc-Le-Planet, the TMR BDeh 4/8 22, operating as TER 18914 from Vallorcine to Saint-Gervais-Bains, crosses paths with the SNCF Z 800 003 (94 87 0000 806-3), operating as TER 18959 from Les Houches to Vallorcine.
December 26, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
SNCF Z 800 003 (94 87 0000 806-3) is operating as TER 18959 from Les Houches to Vallorcine and is departing Montroc-le-Planet station. December 26, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
France / Narrow Gauge / Ligne de Savoie Mont-Blanc-Express (St Gervais-Chamonix-Le Châtelard)
353 1200x806 Px, 08.01.2026
A SNCF Z 800 in the Chamonix Station is waiting his departur to Vallorcine.
14.02.2023.
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
France / Narrow Gauge / Ligne de Savoie Mont-Blanc-Express (St Gervais-Chamonix-Le Châtelard)
479 1200x806 Px, 04.05.2024
A SNCF Z 800 comming from Vallorcine is arriving at the Chamonix Station. This train is on the way to Saint Gervais les Bains.
14.02.2023.
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
France / Narrow Gauge / Ligne de Savoie Mont-Blanc-Express (St Gervais-Chamonix-Le Châtelard)
502 857x1200 Px, 04.05.2024
France / Narrow Gauge / Ligne de Savoie Mont-Blanc-Express (St Gervais-Chamonix-Le Châtelard)
518 1200x781 Px, 17.12.2023
A SNCF Z 850 on the way to St Gervais les Bains le Fayet by Vallorcine.
01.08.2022
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
France / Narrow Gauge / Ligne de Savoie Mont-Blanc-Express (St Gervais-Chamonix-Le Châtelard)
544 1200x806 Px, 14.08.2023
A very smal train by a very big mounten: A TER is approching the Vallorcine Station.
01.08.2022
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
France / Narrow Gauge / Ligne de Savoie Mont-Blanc-Express (St Gervais-Chamonix-Le Châtelard)
479 806x1200 Px, 14.08.2023
A SNCF TER from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Vallorcine near Vallorcine.
20.07.2021
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
France / Narrow Gauge / Ligne de Savoie Mont-Blanc-Express (St Gervais-Chamonix-Le Châtelard)
479 1200x811 Px, 02.07.2023
France / Narrow Gauge / Ligne de Savoie Mont-Blanc-Express (St Gervais-Chamonix-Le Châtelard)
468 1200x872 Px, 02.07.2023
The SNCF Z 850 052 is the TER from Vallorcine to St-Gervais Les Bains Le Fayette and is shortly arriving at Chamonix.
14.02.2023
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
France / Narrow Gauge / Ligne de Savoie Mont-Blanc-Express (St Gervais-Chamonix-Le Châtelard)
521 996x1200 Px, 11.06.2023
A BDeh 4/8 / SNCF Z 800 in Chamonix. This Train is on the way form St Gervais Les Bains le Fayet to Vallorcine.
14.02.2023
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
A BDeh 4/8 / SNCF Z 800 in Chamonix. This Train is on the way form St Gervais Les Bains le Fayet to Vallorcine.
14.02.2023
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
A BDeh 4/8 / SNCF Z 800 in Vallorcien. This Train is arriving form St Gervais Les Bains le Fayet.
14.02.2023
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
The SNCF Z 850 ZRx 1852 (UIC 94 87 0001 852-6 F-SNCF) in Saint Gervais-Les-Bains-Le Fayet.
14.02.2023
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
France / Narrow Gauge / Ligne de Savoie Mont-Blanc-Express (St Gervais-Chamonix-Le Châtelard)
511 1200x812 Px, 01.05.2023








