Chemin de fer Châtel-St-Denis-Palézieux
Encyclopedia
The Chemin de fer Châtel-St-Denis–Palézieux (CP) was opened in 1901, a metre gauge
railway running between the places in its title — Châtel-St-Denis and Palézieux-Gare. At Chatel-St-Denis it formed an end-on junction with the Châtel-St-Denis-Bulle-Montbovon line of the Chemins de fer électriques de la Gruyère
, at that time still under construction, opened to Vuadens in 1903 and by 1904 completed through to Montbovon. In that same year also a line to Vevey by the Chemins de fer électriques Veveysans
opened.
On 20 December 1907, after an independent existence of just six years, CP amalgamated with its neighbour Chemins de fer électriques de la Gruyère
.
Metre gauge
Metre gauge refers to narrow gauge railways and tramways with a track gauge of . In some African, American and Asian countries it is the main gauge. In Europe it has been used for local railways in France, Germany, and Belgium, most of which were closed down in mid 20th century. Only in Switzerland...
railway running between the places in its title — Châtel-St-Denis and Palézieux-Gare. At Chatel-St-Denis it formed an end-on junction with the Châtel-St-Denis-Bulle-Montbovon line of the Chemins de fer électriques de la Gruyère
Chemins de fer électriques de la Gruyère
The Chemins de fer électriques de la Gruyère was the name finally adopted by the Chemin de fer Châtel-St-Denis-Bulle-Montbovon before operation started. . In 1907 it was enlarged by the amalgamation of the Chemin de fer Châtel-St-Denis-Palézieux...
, at that time still under construction, opened to Vuadens in 1903 and by 1904 completed through to Montbovon. In that same year also a line to Vevey by the Chemins de fer électriques Veveysans
Chemins de fer électriques Veveysans
The Chemins de fer électriques Veveysans built and operated narrow gauge lines from Vevey to Blonay, Chamby, Châtel-St-Denis and Les Pléiades. The first section to see service, that from Vevey to Chamby, was opened on 1 October 1902. Next section was the branch line from St-Légier to...
opened.
On 20 December 1907, after an independent existence of just six years, CP amalgamated with its neighbour Chemins de fer électriques de la Gruyère
Chemins de fer électriques de la Gruyère
The Chemins de fer électriques de la Gruyère was the name finally adopted by the Chemin de fer Châtel-St-Denis-Bulle-Montbovon before operation started. . In 1907 it was enlarged by the amalgamation of the Chemin de fer Châtel-St-Denis-Palézieux...
.