Access and best conditions
Main stations provide toilets, and the trains have small onboard toilets, but there is no wheelchair-accessible toilet onboard. Wheelchair bays and accessible seating are available in some carriages; arrangements vary by station and service, so contact the railway in advance if you need them. Parking is available near the main termini, while intermediate stations and request halts are less practical for spontaneous boarding.
Clear weather gives the longest mountain views. A weekday or shoulder-season trip is usually calmer than the busiest summer departures, and morning or late-afternoon light is kinder for photographs through the carriage windows. Leave some flexibility for weather: mist, rain, and steam can all reduce visibility, and the full return takes long enough that conditions may change several times.
