After the engineers throw this switch, the train continues its ascent by once again pulling at the front of the train. The engine thus alternates pulling and pushing until this series of switchbacks has been completed. The uninitiated are always surprised when they find themselves at a dead end of track up on the mountain.
這時也可看見車長在之字形分道前縱身跳下列車，待全車通過立刻扳動轉轍器，好讓火車反向前進，再跳回列車，矯健的身影，不時引來乘客們的拍手叫好。