Functional Funicular "Stoosbahn" Switzerland

This is my second design of a cablecar for the MSFS, this time a funicular railway. I chose the new Stoosbahn due to its incredible design. Already the old Greek philosopher Diogenes knew about the versatile use of barrels for living, wine and similar stuff... But he did not suspect what barrels can be used for nowadays. Just have a look to their use in this extraordinary funicular. 

Extract from Wikipedia
"The Stoosbahn, also known as the Schwyz–Stoos funicular or "Standseilbahn Schwyz–Stoos", is a funicular railway in the Swiss canton of Schwyz. It connects the Hintere Schlattli in the municipalities of Muotatal, Morschach, and Schwyz with the village and mountain resort of Stoos. On a length of 1.7 kilometres, it overcomes a height difference of 744 metres. It opened on 15 December 2017 and replaces the older Schwyz-Stoos funicular. The carriages are barrel-shaped and rotate to maintain a level floor surface for passengers. The new line has a maximum gradient of 110% (47.7°) and is the steepest funicular railway in Switzerland and Europe... "

Of course it was a special challenge to create an animated Stoosbahn for the MSFS. Different tasks had to be solved. The result is quite convincing. The barrels rotate like in reality. Depart and arrival are done with controlled speed reduction. It is funny to follow the carriages along the track and see them cross each other in the middle. You may use the MSFS drone or a heli. 

Just load the file 'umy-ssbstoos' into your community folder. To find the valley station easily, I have also added a heliport there. After loading the file 'umy-lssb-heliport' in the community folder, you can select it in the start menue with 'LSSB'. To see people outside the buildings, please load also the following addon into your community folder:
https://flightsim.to/file/5452/dave-s-3d-people-library

Update for WU6, 29.9.2021

I have updated the files for the World Update 6 (including Switzerland). With version 1.2 you get some nice features as:
- better mesh and photogrammetry by WU6
- more realistic stairs along the track
- more realistic bridges
- persons outside stations
- parking areas with 3D cars
- special passenger on the loading platform of one carriage

This cute passenger looks always in the direction of travel. After every arrival he starts slowly turning to the opposite. So you have an indicator for the time until the next departure. 

The tunnel portals are still under construction. Unfortunately the possibilities for terrain modifications in MSFS are still very restricted. So terrain cutouts e.g. are not possible yet. 

Please enjoy a ride in this beautiful area and leave your comment. 

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Functional Funicular Railway "Stoosbahn"

Experience the realism of the Swiss funicular railway "Stoosbahn" in MSFS, featuring rotating barrel-shaped carriages and a steep gradient. Enjoy controlled speed reductions, animated features, and detailed surroundings along the 1.7km track. Update for WU6 adds enhanced features such as improved mesh, photogrammetry, realistic structures, and unique passenger animations. Explore this charming area and take a virtual ride on this extraordinary funicular.

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