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The magneto-inductive cable testThe cable is the most important structural element of the aerial railway. The travelling through the running gear, over rollers, round pinions and steering wheels, at a constant high tension, and the influence of the weather subject the cables to a perpetual wear and tear. For this reason they have to be periodically examined for possible damage.The wirebreak is the most frequent cable damage. Others are notches, pressure points, tears, corrosion and parts affected by lightning. Damage can be on the surface of the cable as well in the interior parts.Damaged cable = weakened cableGovernement regulations require therefore a periodic magneto-inductive cable test.In this disturbance-free method of examination the cable is locally magnetized and the differentiated formed magnetic field is abstracted by inductance. The electrical tensions arising thereby are visually recorded as a continuous diagram.
  • The magneto-inductive cable test
    The cable is the most important structural element of the ...
  • Ernst Kündig AG (1962), Manufacturer, archivalisch belegt
  • Inv. Nr. VHS-9108
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Sdt 5085 9803 103-9 car transport wagon with protective roof, BLS, 1969Faster to the south with the car on the trainThe BLS railway company began conveying cars with their occupants through the Lötschberg and Simplon tunnels in 1926. In the early days, they were carried on open goods wagons hitched onto the back of a passenger or freight train. With the timetabled car/rail service launched in 1960, passengers stay in their cars. The car transport wagons now have roofs to guard against falling stones or contact with the catenary wire. The BLS celebrated its 40 millionth car transport in 2010.
  • Sdt 5085 9803 103-9 car transport wagon with protective roof, BLS, 1969
    Faster to the south ...
  • SWS Schweizerische Wagons- + Aufzügefabrik AG (Schweiz. Wagonsfabrik Schlieren, Schweiz. Waggonsfabrik AG) (1899 - 1985), Manufacturer
    BLS Bern-Lötschberg-Simplon Bahn (1907 - 2006), Operator or user
    BLS AG (*2006), Operator or user
  • Inv. Nr. VHS-11935
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Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama helicopter HB-ZGP, France 1974Flying workhorseThe multi-purpose SA 315B helicopter by the French aerospace manufacturer Aérospatiale (formerly Sud Aviation) is based on the familiar Alouette II, though better suited to mountainous terrain thanks to its more powerful turbine. It was originally developed for the Indian Army. Its inaugural flight was in 1969. The aircraft is considered exceptionally reliable mechanically. Altogether more than 80 Lamas have been registered in Switzerland, although the number in active service as of March 2018 stands at 15.In 41 years of service, this particular example, built in 1974, worked over 24,000 flying hours in France, Bolivia and (from May 2005) Switzerland. That is a record for this type of helicopter in our country. This Lama was most recently in service with Alpinlift Helikopter AG in Buochs. Its missions in the often underrated realm of aerial transport included construction and installation projects in poorly accessible terrain, forestry work, providing alpine herdsmen and mountain refuges with supplies, and firefighting.
  • Aérospatiale SA 315B Lama helicopter HB-ZGP, France 1974
    Flying workhorse
    The multi-purpose ...
  • Alpinlift Helikopter AG (2005), Operator or user, archivalisch belegt
    Aérospatiale (-Matra) (1970 - 2000), Manufacturer, archivalisch belegt
    Turboméca (1938), Engine manufacturer, archivalisch belegt
  • Inv. Nr. VHS-12204
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