Switchback Collection

USA, California, San Francisco - Lombard Street (claimed to be the worlds crookedest street)
USA, California, San Francisco - Lombard Street (claimed to be the worldas crookedest street), Russian Hill neighborhood - aerial

Switchback at Blackpool
People riding the switchback, which opened in 1891, at Blackpool Amusement Park, Lancashire, England. Date: 1950s

Switchback, Butlin s
Figure 8 switchback at Butlins Holiday Camp, Mablethorpe. Built in France, the ride was originally sited at Butlins Skegness camp

car light trails at night, winding curved mountain road, Dades, Gorge, Morocco, North Africa

A hairpin in a mountain road in autumn colored forest at sunrise

A tourist climbing the path to the Tango monastery near Thimpu, Bhutan

Soller Road, Mallorca (Majorca), Spain
A winding hillside road on the island of Mallorca (Majorca), Spain - The Soller Road. Date: circa 1930

SWITCHBACK FATALITY
Antoine Friley is flung from a switchback car at Saint-Cloud, on the outskirts of Paris : the poor fellow dies instantaneously 1891

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Muottas Muragl, Switzerland. Hiking trails atop Muottas Muragl near St. Moritz. Date: 27/02/2007

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Cypress tree lined switchbacks near La Foce, Tuscany, Italy. Date: 20/01/2009

From Calcutta to Madras (engraving)
1040278 From Calcutta to Madras (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Calcutta to Madras)

Fashionable woman with speculators or agioteurs, Paris
Fashionable woman with a group of speculators or agioteurs, Paris. A one-legged Revolutionary soldier stands guard. Stock jobbing at the Palais Royal, Year VII, 1799. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Advert for Spiers & Ponds Stores - Toys 1902
Advertisement for early Edwardian outdoor toys. Date: 1902

The divide of the Quimsa Cruz, Bolivia (b / w photo)
6009060 The divide of the Quimsa Cruz, Bolivia (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The divide of the Quimsa Cruz, Bolivia)

Riders at the water jump on the new riding switchback at the Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill, London (b / w photo)
6014341 Riders at the water jump on the new riding switchback at the Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A car rushes round the loop at the Switchback on the pier at Atlantic City, America. Date: 1901

Duke & Duchess of York, Prince of Wales, Amusements
The Duke & Duchess of York and the Prince of Wales enjoy a rollercoaster ride on the Giant Switchback at the Amusements, Wembley, May 1924. Date: 1924

Lincoln LN8 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Lincoln LN8 6

Switchback railway, Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, USA
Switchback railway, near Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania, USA. A gravity narrow gauge railroad at the Summit Hill coalmines, used by the company to transport coal in trucks to the village across

The Switchback Railway, Folkestone, Kent
The Switchback Railway, Folkestone, near Hythe, Kent, England. Date: 1910s

Mount Hood Rail tracks United States 1906 Oregon
Mount Hood, Rail tracks in the United States, 1906, Oregon, Hood River, Ore. Switchback on Mt. Hood R

Hawaii, Maui, Haleakala Switchbacks through clouds

Switchback on the Great Northern Railway, Washington State
A switchback section of the Great Northern Railway in the Cascade Mountains. It consists of a series of zigzags up the mountainside

John Studts Grand Gondola Switchback ride
John Studt of Cardiff - his Grand Gondola Motor Switchback ride Date: circa 1906

Switzerland - Switchback turn on the Sustenstrasse, built between 1938-1945 - in the Cantons of Bern & Uri. Date: circa 1940s

Summit Hill Railway Station, Carbon, Pennsylvania, USA. Mauch Chunk (Now Jim Thorpe), Summit Hill & Switchback Railroad Date: 1910s

Rano Raraku, Rapa Nui, Easter Island, Chile

PIKEs PEAK: ROAD, c1890. A carriage bearing the gold rush era motto Pikes Peak or Bust ascending the carriage road on Pikes Peak, Colorado, c1890

PIKEs PEAK: ROAD, c1890. Coaches and a buckboard zigzagging around switchbacks, known as the W s, on the carriage road on Pikes Peak, Colorado. Photographed by William Henry Jackson, c1890

Angels Landing Trail in Zion National Park Utah

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Switchback Road - a gravel road called Caracoles de Villavicencio leads down in 365 turns and switchbacks to Termas de Villavicencio Date:

Switchbacks, Utah, USA
Switchbacks at sunrise. Dawn view down the Switchbacks on the Navajo Trail, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA

SWITCHBACK RAILWAY, 1886. The first roller coaster in the United States, located in Coney Island, offered one-minute rides for a nickel. Wood engraving, American, 1886

SWITCHBACK RAILWAY, 1886. The first roller coaster in the United States, located in Coney Island, offered one-minute rides for a nickel. Colored engraving, 1886

Lyon, France - International Exhibition (4 / 7)
The Palace of Horticulture and the gardens at the International Exhibition held at Lyon, France in 1914. Date: 1914

Switchback Road - Montenegro
Switchback Road from Kotor to Cetinje - Montenegro Date: circa 1910s

Montenegro - Kotor (Cattaro) - location showing the steep slopes to the south east of the town and the winding switchback road leading upwards... Date: circa 1910s

Topsy-Turvy Railway
The Topsy-Turvy Railway at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham (south-east London)

Fair / Switchback, 1910
Waddingtons Scenic Railway - switchback ride at Hull Fair

Switchback Railway, 1909
Switchback Railway at Barry in Glamorgan, South Wales

Switchback, Folkestone
Switchback at Folkestone, Kent

A winding mountain road, China, Asia

A car descending Hardknott Pass in the Lake District UK
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Skating Switchback 1909
Daring roller skaters risking life and limb to have a go on the " Skating Switchback", part of the Empress Skating Rink at Earls Court, London. Up to 4200 could skate on this rink

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"Switchback: A Journey through Twists and Turns" Embark on a thrilling adventure as we explore the concept of switchbacks, taking us from the iconic Lombard Street in San Francisco to enchanting destinations around the world. Known as the crookedest street on Earth, Lombard Street showcases California's unique charm with its mesmerizing switchback design. But our journey doesn't stop there; let's hop across continents to Blackpool, where Switchback at Blackpool promises an adrenaline-pumping ride that will leave you breathless. And for those seeking family fun, Butlin's Switchback offers a delightful experience filled with laughter and joy. As night falls, car light trails illuminate city streets like never before. Witness the magic of switchbacks weaving through urban landscapes, creating captivating patterns that showcase the vibrant energy of bustling metropolises worldwide. Venturing further afield, Soller Road in Mallorca beckons travelers with its scenic beauty and winding switchbacks amidst breathtaking Mediterranean vistas. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania's historic Mauch Chunk boasts a legendary Switchback Railway that once transported passengers through picturesque landscapes. Washington State also has its own share of railway marvels - behold the Great Northern Railway's awe-inspiring switchbacks that traverse rugged terrains while offering unparalleled views of nature's grandeur. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Folkestone in Kent, home to The Switchback Railway - an attraction cherished by locals and tourists alike for generations. Its nostalgic charm continues to captivate visitors seeking unforgettable experiences. Our global exploration takes us even further east to Bhutan, where intrepid adventurers climb steep paths leading to Tango Monastery near Thimpu. These ancient switchbacks offer not only spiritual enlightenment but also stunning panoramic views over this mystical Himalayan kingdom. While these locations evoke wonderment and excitement associated with switchbacks' allure, it is essential to remember their potential dangers too. Tragedies such as SWITCHBACK FATALITY serve as a reminder to approach these thrilling experiences with caution and respect for safety.