⁴ᴷ⁶⁰ Driver’s View: Le Locle – Les Brenets Round Trip | Unique Swiss Railway!

Step aboard for a driver’s-eye ride over one of Switzerland’s most unique and charming short railway lines: the Le Locle–Les Brenets line in the canton of Neuchâtel, near the French border. This compact but scenic route runs just over 4 km, linking the watchmaking town of Le Locle with the tranquil village of Les Brenets, perched above the dramatic valley of the river Doubs and the Lac des Brenets that divide Switzerland and France. The line is unique in that it uses among the oldest rolling stock in regular service in Switzerland, a BDe 4/4 motor coach (built in 1950 by Reggiane / TIBB / SAAS). 🛤️ About the Le Locle–Les Brenets Line: Opened in 1890, the line climbs and curves through the Jura landscape, passing through several tunnels and steadily descending on a curving route from Le Locle down to Les Brenets. Today it is operated by Transports publics Neuchâtelois (transN) and forms part of regional transport in the canton of Neuchâtel. Despite its short length, the line is technically demanding, with steep gradients, tight curvature, and a profile that reflects its late 19th-century mountain railway origins. It is fully electrified and continues to provide an important link for the local community. Unfortunately, its future is currently only guaranteed to 2031, with recurring threats to replace it with a bus service. Join this channel to get access to special perks! ▶️    / @djhtransport   Click here to Subscribe! http://bit.ly/SubwayVideo "Like" the Facebook page! ▶️   / djhtrains   Check us out on TikTok! ▶️  / djhammerstrains   Join the Transportation Facebook group! ▶️ http://bit.ly/TransportFB Follow DJH Trains on Twitter! ▶️   / djhtrains   Recorded in May 2026. Timestamps: 00:00: Preview and Rolling Stock Overview 00:38: Departing Le Locle 01:52: Petits-Monts Tunnel and Les Frêtes 03:10: Downhill towards Les Brenets 05:40 Châtelard Tunnel and arriving at Les Brenets 07:21 Departing Les Brenets and Châtelard Tunnel 08:34 Uphill toward Le Locle 11:10 Les Frêtes and Petits-Months Tunnel 12:32 Flag stop at Le Locle Le Chalet 13:30 Arriving at Le Locle NOTE: All footage in this video was recorded from a publicly accessible window of the train. Please respect railroad property- do not trespass or install cameras in unauthorized areas. This video is protected by copyright law and registered with the United States Copyright Office as well as numerous copyright offices in other countries; unauthorized usage without a license is strictly prohibited.