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After successfully completing my apprenticeship as an operations dispatcher with the SBB (Swiss Federal Railways), I was assigned to work as a relief staff member in Horw—on the Brünig line—during the summer of 1983. While there, I got into a dispute with a senior employee of the LSE (Luzern-Stans-Engelberg railway) regarding an operational issue. In the heat of the moment, I suggested to this employee of the private LSE line that the railway should be nationalized...

Well, in 2025, the Zentralbahn—which is owned by the SBB—is celebrating the very idea I once voiced with the recklessness of youth: 20 years of the Zentralbahn.

To mark the occasion, SBB/Zentralbahn locomotive HGe II 101 965-2 has been given a special anniversary livery, and the Zentralbahn has extended an invitation to two anniversary events in Meiringen and Stans.

Pictured here is the SBB/Zentralbahn 101 965-2 in Meiringen.

August 23, 2025
After successfully completing my apprenticeship as an operations dispatcher with the SBB (Swiss Federal Railways), I was assigned to work as a relief staff member in Horw—on the Brünig line—during the summer of 1983. While there, I got into a dispute with a senior employee of the LSE (Luzern-Stans-Engelberg railway) regarding an operational issue. In the heat of the moment, I suggested to this employee of the private LSE line that the railway should be nationalized... Well, in 2025, the Zentralbahn—which is owned by the SBB—is celebrating the very idea I once voiced with the recklessness of youth: 20 years of the Zentralbahn. To mark the occasion, SBB/Zentralbahn locomotive HGe II 101 965-2 has been given a special anniversary livery, and the Zentralbahn has extended an invitation to two anniversary events in Meiringen and Stans. Pictured here is the SBB/Zentralbahn 101 965-2 in Meiringen. August 23, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Although the Brünigbahn HG 3/3—which operates in Germany on the Brohltalbahn (BSEG) 'Vulkan-Express'—is rightfully very well-regarded, I personally consider the SBB Brünigbahn G 3/4 208 to be one of the most elegantly designed narrow-gauge steam locomotives ever operated by the SBB.
As part of the 20th-anniversary celebrations for the Zentralbahn (a subsidiary of the SBB), this beautiful locomotive from the Brünig-Dampfbahn (BDB) made an appearance in Meiringen.

August 23, 2025
Although the Brünigbahn HG 3/3—which operates in Germany on the Brohltalbahn (BSEG) 'Vulkan-Express'—is rightfully very well-regarded, I personally consider the SBB Brünigbahn G 3/4 208 to be one of the most elegantly designed narrow-gauge steam locomotives ever operated by the SBB. As part of the 20th-anniversary celebrations for the Zentralbahn (a subsidiary of the SBB), this beautiful locomotive from the Brünig-Dampfbahn (BDB) made an appearance in Meiringen. August 23, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

The KWO MIB Ta 2/2 No. 3  TRUDI  is being shunted onto track 1 in Meiringen by the Brünigbahn Tm 106 002 for display purposes. It appears that the Ta 2/2 No. 3 is either unable or not permitted to move under its own power. This battery-powered railcar was put into service by Kraftwerke Oberhasli (KWO) in 1931 on the Meiringen–Innertkirchen line—a route that functioned as an industrial railway at the time and did not appear in the official timetable until 1946. The Ta 2/2 No. 3 was retired in 1977 and subsequently sold to the DEV in Bruchhausen-Vilsen in 1979, where it was designated T 46. In 2024, an agreement was reached to exchange the Ta 2/2 No. 3 for a  Tm 3  (the specific identity of which was not disclosed), allowing the Ta 2/2 No. 3 to return to Meiringen. The  Tm 3  in question is the MOB Tm 2/2 / V 212. 

August 23, 2025
The KWO MIB Ta 2/2 No. 3 "TRUDI" is being shunted onto track 1 in Meiringen by the Brünigbahn Tm 106 002 for display purposes. It appears that the Ta 2/2 No. 3 is either unable or not permitted to move under its own power. This battery-powered railcar was put into service by Kraftwerke Oberhasli (KWO) in 1931 on the Meiringen–Innertkirchen line—a route that functioned as an industrial railway at the time and did not appear in the official timetable until 1946. The Ta 2/2 No. 3 was retired in 1977 and subsequently sold to the DEV in Bruchhausen-Vilsen in 1979, where it was designated T 46. In 2024, an agreement was reached to exchange the Ta 2/2 No. 3 for a "Tm 3" (the specific identity of which was not disclosed), allowing the Ta 2/2 No. 3 to return to Meiringen. The "Tm 3" in question is the MOB Tm 2/2 / V 212. August 23, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

When you want to catch a train, you generally head to the station well in advance, happily accepting a few minutes of waiting time. Well, I also wanted to  catch  a train—or rather, photograph one: the SBB HGe 4/4. In my case, however, the wait didn't last just a few minutes; it spanned nearly four decades before I was finally able to photograph the  Muni !

Thanks to the  Brünig-Nostalgie-Bahn  (Brünig Nostalgia Railway) having restored the HGe 4/4 in 1992, I was finally able to take extensive photographs of this impressive locomotive during the 20th-anniversary celebrations of the Zentralbahn (a subsidiary of the SBB) in Meiringen.

After the HGe 4/4 arrived in Meiringen from Lucerne with its anniversary train in 1992, the train was shunted, providing several interesting photo opportunities.

August 23, 2025
When you want to catch a train, you generally head to the station well in advance, happily accepting a few minutes of waiting time. Well, I also wanted to "catch" a train—or rather, photograph one: the SBB HGe 4/4. In my case, however, the wait didn't last just a few minutes; it spanned nearly four decades before I was finally able to photograph the "Muni"! Thanks to the "Brünig-Nostalgie-Bahn" (Brünig Nostalgia Railway) having restored the HGe 4/4 in 1992, I was finally able to take extensive photographs of this impressive locomotive during the 20th-anniversary celebrations of the Zentralbahn (a subsidiary of the SBB) in Meiringen. After the HGe 4/4 arrived in Meiringen from Lucerne with its anniversary train in 1992, the train was shunted, providing several interesting photo opportunities. August 23, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

After the long wait, I treated myself to one more shot of the SBB Brünig HGe 4/4 1992, which was being shunted in Meiringen as part of a special train excursion.

August 23, 2025
After the long wait, I treated myself to one more shot of the SBB Brünig HGe 4/4 1992, which was being shunted in Meiringen as part of a special train excursion. August 23, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

After the SBB Brünig Bahn HGe 4/4 had dropped off its train in 1992, it moved to track 2, where it—along with other vehicles—could be admired by the public.
August 23, 2025
After the SBB Brünig Bahn HGe 4/4 had dropped off its train in 1992, it moved to track 2, where it—along with other vehicles—could be admired by the public. August 23, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

On 15 September 2015 RTB 185 680 appetises the onlooker for technical studies at Linz Hbf. She takes a break at Linz Hbf with the AR/PCT Altmann car carrying train -it is a sign of the times that due to the threat of vandalism, the car carriers are c,losed wagons now.
On 15 September 2015 RTB 185 680 appetises the onlooker for technical studies at Linz Hbf. She takes a break at Linz Hbf with the AR/PCT Altmann car carrying train -it is a sign of the times that due to the threat of vandalism, the car carriers are c,losed wagons now.
Leonardus Schrijvers

RTB Cargo 185 539 hauls the PCT/ARS Altmann car carrying thrain through Kaarst-Broicherseite towards Neuss and Cologne on 4 March 2025. This loco used to haul the same train (with the same wagons) when earlier in TX Logistics service.
RTB Cargo 185 539 hauls the PCT/ARS Altmann car carrying thrain through Kaarst-Broicherseite towards Neuss and Cologne on 4 March 2025. This loco used to haul the same train (with the same wagons) when earlier in TX Logistics service.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Emslander Eisenbahn EMSLAND-V, a.k.a. 1 277 806 stands at Bad bentheim with one freight wagon on 20 September 2016. The colours of the former owner HGK have been retained for the time being.
Emslander Eisenbahn EMSLAND-V, a.k.a. 1 277 806 stands at Bad bentheim with one freight wagon on 20 September 2016. The colours of the former owner HGK have been retained for the time being.
Leonardus Schrijvers

TRI 110 469 hauls a replacement train into Köln Hbf on 27 April 2018, deputising for a brand new -and defect- EMU for National Express
TRI 110 469 hauls a replacement train into Köln Hbf on 27 April 2018, deputising for a brand new -and defect- EMU for National Express
Leonardus Schrijvers

A casual, small parade of vehicles at the Lausanne depot in September 1990: an Ae 4/7, the Am 4/4 18466, and a Be 4/6.

September 1990
A casual, small parade of vehicles at the Lausanne depot in September 1990: an Ae 4/7, the Am 4/4 18466, and a Be 4/6. September 1990
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Switzerland / Diesel locomotives / Am 4/4

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The VT 612 507-4  Stuttgarter Rössle  is seen in all its glory at Lindau Central Station. Analog photograph from June 14, 1996
The VT 612 507-4 "Stuttgarter Rössle" is seen in all its glory at Lindau Central Station. Analog photograph from June 14, 1996
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Germany / Diesel multiple units / 612

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 The SNCF BB 67510 has arrived at Paris Gare de l'Est.
Analog photograph from September 18, 1999
The SNCF BB 67510 has arrived at Paris Gare de l'Est. Analog photograph from September 18, 1999
Stefan Wohlfahrt

France / Diesel locomotives / BB 67000

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On 24 March 2025 Smart Rail 111 213 looks meazled when calling at Rheinhausen with another replacement train deputising for a defective ultramodern high-tech multiple unit. DB has sold many electrics Class 111 to private operators like Smart Rail, BayernBahn and TRI and deploys not only the last examples with DB Regio in traffic red, but also in retro colour schemes with the phrase  Kaufe oder miete Mich  (Buy por lease me).
On 24 March 2025 Smart Rail 111 213 looks meazled when calling at Rheinhausen with another replacement train deputising for a defective ultramodern high-tech multiple unit. DB has sold many electrics Class 111 to private operators like Smart Rail, BayernBahn and TRI and deploys not only the last examples with DB Regio in traffic red, but also in retro colour schemes with the phrase "Kaufe oder miete Mich" (Buy por lease me).
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 111

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On 22 January 2025 TRI 111 054 hauls the famous RB37 towards Neu8ss Hbf through a well-known photo spot at Kaarst-Broicherseite. In 2025 TRI nevber were shy of some practical jokes, like this one. When DB ordered their 227 electrics CLass 111 from 1974, most were delivered wqith turqouis-blue and ivory colours -apart from 111 111-188 that got grey with an orange waist band for the S-Bahn in the Ruhr Area. But they never wore the 1950s and 1960s blue of the fast train locos of DB. That didn't deterr TRI a slight bit when repainting their 111 0564 in this quasi-retro colour scheme. On 145 041 they did the same kind of joke, giving these locos the 1950s look of freight engines.
On 22 January 2025 TRI 111 054 hauls the famous RB37 towards Neu8ss Hbf through a well-known photo spot at Kaarst-Broicherseite. In 2025 TRI nevber were shy of some practical jokes, like this one. When DB ordered their 227 electrics CLass 111 from 1974, most were delivered wqith turqouis-blue and ivory colours -apart from 111 111-188 that got grey with an orange waist band for the S-Bahn in the Ruhr Area. But they never wore the 1950s and 1960s blue of the fast train locos of DB. That didn't deterr TRI a slight bit when repainting their 111 0564 in this quasi-retro colour scheme. On 145 041 they did the same kind of joke, giving these locos the 1950s look of freight engines.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 111

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TRI's 145 040 pushes a replacement service to Hannever Airport in S-7 service out of Hannover Hbf on 26 August 2026. DB Cargo, HGKL, TX Logistics ans RAG/RBH deployed many electric Class 145, but especially DB Cargo rids herself of the monocurrent 145s in fast step, selling them to private operators like TRI or daughter companies like RBH and MEG.
TRI's 145 040 pushes a replacement service to Hannever Airport in S-7 service out of Hannover Hbf on 26 August 2026. DB Cargo, HGKL, TX Logistics ans RAG/RBH deployed many electric Class 145, but especially DB Cargo rids herself of the monocurrent 145s in fast step, selling them to private operators like TRI or daughter companies like RBH and MEG.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 145

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TRI operates many replacement trains in Germany with loco hauled stock when the newly ordered EMUs/BEMUs/DEMUs are -again- malfunctioning. On 20 August 2026 ex-DB 111 130 pushes an RB to Bottrop Hbf out of Oberhausen Hbf. Class 111 entered service with DB in 1974 and are now being disposed of -and speedily bought and reliveried by private operators like TRI and Smart rail.
TRI operates many replacement trains in Germany with loco hauled stock when the newly ordered EMUs/BEMUs/DEMUs are -again- malfunctioning. On 20 August 2026 ex-DB 111 130 pushes an RB to Bottrop Hbf out of Oberhausen Hbf. Class 111 entered service with DB in 1974 and are now being disposed of -and speedily bought and reliveried by private operators like TRI and Smart rail.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 111

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On a rainy 12 February 2026 TRI 145 097 pushes RB37 through Kaarst-Broicherseite toward Krefeld. The 1986 red with white slab on the loco is a little joke on behalf of TRI, since DBAG 145s never had this colour scheme.
On a rainy 12 February 2026 TRI 145 097 pushes RB37 through Kaarst-Broicherseite toward Krefeld. The 1986 red with white slab on the loco is a little joke on behalf of TRI, since DBAG 145s never had this colour scheme.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 145

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PRESS 140 046 stands on 8 June 2019 at Köln Hbf with an engineering train. PRESS used her owsn numbering scheme for her traction: the Class number is retained, but the individual number is running in order of entrance with the PRESS ranks. So this is a Class 140 and the 46th locomotive within PRESS ranks, not ex-DB 140 046.
PRESS 140 046 stands on 8 June 2019 at Köln Hbf with an engineering train. PRESS used her owsn numbering scheme for her traction: the Class number is retained, but the individual number is running in order of entrance with the PRESS ranks. So this is a Class 140 and the 46th locomotive within PRESS ranks, not ex-DB 140 046.
Leonardus Schrijvers

BoBo, a.k.a. Ceske Drahy 193 576 calls at Praha hl.n. with a Rtchlík from Ceske Budejovice on 21 September 2026. After leased and rented Vectrons entered their ranks, Ceske Drahy bought fifty faster Vectrons as Class 384. The rise of the Vectrons spells the dpoom of many an older class of electric loco and the Czech Republic is no different.
BoBo, a.k.a. Ceske Drahy 193 576 calls at Praha hl.n. with a Rtchlík from Ceske Budejovice on 21 September 2026. After leased and rented Vectrons entered their ranks, Ceske Drahy bought fifty faster Vectrons as Class 384. The rise of the Vectrons spells the dpoom of many an older class of electric loco and the Czech Republic is no different.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Czechia / Electric locomotives / 193 Vectron

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Side view on ex-CSD 354.7152 at Benesov u Prahy on 20 September 2026 during STEAM57, the last edition of the great retro train bonanza in and around Benesov u Prahy.
Side view on ex-CSD 354.7152 at Benesov u Prahy on 20 September 2026 during STEAM57, the last edition of the great retro train bonanza in and around Benesov u Prahy.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Czechia / Steam locomotives / 354

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Frog's  view on 5166 with old coaches at Antwerpen Centraal on 10 October 2026. To celebrate 100 years of NMBS/SNCB BNelgian national railways send a train of locos and coaches of the last century to some big stations, of which Antwerpen Centraal was visited on 10/11 October 2026.
Frog's view on 5166 with old coaches at Antwerpen Centraal on 10 October 2026. To celebrate 100 years of NMBS/SNCB BNelgian national railways send a train of locos and coaches of the last century to some big stations, of which Antwerpen Centraal was visited on 10/11 October 2026.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Hybrid loco 248 044 of TYriangula stands at the SEF's depot in Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf on 22 August 2026. Later on that day, she will offer cab rides
Hybrid loco 248 044 of TYriangula stands at the SEF's depot in Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf on 22 August 2026. Later on that day, she will offer cab rides
Leonardus Schrijvers

Ex-DR 102 003 stands in the depot of the Sächische Eisenbahnfreunde at Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf and still can shunt at the SEF's area, which is a good thing, given the size of both the area at Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf and their locomkotive collection.
Ex-DR 102 003 stands in the depot of the Sächische Eisenbahnfreunde at Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf and still can shunt at the SEF's area, which is a good thing, given the size of both the area at Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf and their locomkotive collection.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Diesel locomotives / 311

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