Gotthard railway model

The "San Gottardo" granite relief was on display at the Swiss Museum of Transport until 2020. With the conversion and dismantling of Rail Hall 1, there was initially no more space to make the relief with the iconic model railway accessible to visitors. It was therefore dismantled and moved to temporary storage in Bleienbach. After around four years, the time has come and the Gotthard railway model will return to the Museum of Transport in mid-2024.

We are delighted that this historic object from our collection is returning to our museum space. But before that happens, it will be further developed in a conversion. This transformation is being carried out in close collaboration with Swiss modelling experts and interest groups.

The cost of the remodelling work is estimated at CHF 600,000. You too can support the project to make the Gotthard model accessible again.

The transformation of the model is progressing as planned. The first of four modules has been back at the Swiss Museum of Transport since May. The Gotthard Railway will be put back in full operation in autumn 2024.

The tracks at Erstfeld station are practically laid and wired. They correspond exactly to the model based on historical pictures and the Gotthard model from 1959. We are also working intensively on the detailed replica of the rock face at Erstfeld.

Module 4 will focus on the construction of the large helix and the installation of a new IT system for digital control. The first driving tests on the spiral track were positive.

The first module transitions could be reproduced very well, be it with the rocks or their colours.

The goal of presenting Module 1 at the Swiss Museum of Transport in June is within reach, and completion of the remaining modules is planned for August 2024. If necessary, the modelling group is also prepared to work on Sundays to make up for any delays.

Support from donations and contributions from Gotthard partners are essential. We sincerely thank all donors for their generosity. Special thanks go to the Gotthard fans, whose commitment motivates the modelling group to make the Gotthard model shine in new splendour.
Their support through the purchase of track metres is of great value to the Gotthard railway model.

This is how you can support the project:

1 running metre corresponds to a donation of CHF 200. The zero metre is at Erstfeld station. A total of 1,000 linear metres of track will be laid. The metres can also be donated. Donors will receive a personalised certificate and will be invited to the vernissage at the Swiss Museum of Transport. The donation is tax-deductible.

Register now and transfer your donation. The definitive allocation of track metres will take place after receipt of payment. You can make the payment online or by bank transfer.

TRACK METRE REGISTRATION

Bank Details:

Verkehrshaus der Schweiz
Haldenstrasse 44
6006 Luzern

Luzerner Kantonalbank
IBAN CH69 0077 8143 2846 4201 1
Vermerk: Gotthardmodell

Sincere thanks

We would like to thank all our supporters, sponsors and donors for their support - including those who remain unnamed.

Dätwyler Stiftung
Carplanet Garage Galliker AG
Emil Galliker
Lotterfiefonds Kanton Uri
Tschopp Holzbau AG
Frey&Cie. Elektro AG
Martin Brunner Transport AG
Küttel AG
Leuchter IT Solutions AG
Maler Schlotterbeck AG
Lawil Gerüste AG
Daetwyler Management AG
Kaufmann Modellbau AG
JOP Josef Ottiger+Partner AG
Neutrass AG
Lions Club Luzern Pilatus
Josef Baumgartner
Joe Fässler
Anton Häfliger AG