Bahnwärterhaus Eggwald, Railway guardhouse in Wassen, Switzerland.
The Bahnwärterhaus Eggwald is a residential building between Wassen and Göschenen stations with the typical architecture of a railway guardhouse. It retains original architectural details while now serving as a holiday residence after modern renovations that preserve its historical character.
The building was constructed in 1886 but relocated in 1897 due to smoke issues from passing trains. It was part of a network of guardhouses established to monitor operations along the Gotthard railway line.
The site holds stories of people who lived and worked here across generations, maintaining the railway. You can hear recordings of former residents in the old shed, sharing their memories of daily life and responsibilities.
The building sits directly beside the railway line and is accessible on foot from both nearby stations, though parking options in the area are limited. Be aware of train traffic when visiting, as this is an active railway with trains passing very close to the structures.
The old shed still contains railway telephone systems and a large signal bell that workers used to communicate with each other and announce approaching trains. These tools reveal how communications along the railway operated before the age of electronic devices.
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