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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

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

20 1200x770 Px, 08.11.2026

SBB Historic's  steam loco 2978 Elefanten (Elephant, so called because this claass was the strongest steam locos in Switzerland) gets hauled past the works of Verein Mikado 1244 at Brugg AG on 23 May 2026.
SBB Historic's steam loco 2978 Elefanten (Elephant, so called because this claass was the strongest steam locos in Switzerland) gets hauled past the works of Verein Mikado 1244 at Brugg AG on 23 May 2026.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Crocodile 13254 -for the first time in decades out side the Verkehrshaus Luzern, Switzerland's  national transport museum- hauls a steam loco on 23 May 2026 and passes through Brugg AG.
Crocodile 13254 -for the first time in decades out side the Verkehrshaus Luzern, Switzerland's national transport museum- hauls a steam loco on 23 May 2026 and passes through Brugg AG.
Leonardus Schrijvers

At Goppenstein, the BLS Re 465 002 is stationed with its car-shuttle train, while the BLS Re 4/4 191—also hauling a car-shuttle train—departs Goppenstein, heading toward Kandersteg.

Sept. 12, 2024
At Goppenstein, the BLS Re 465 002 is stationed with its car-shuttle train, while the BLS Re 4/4 191—also hauling a car-shuttle train—departs Goppenstein, heading toward Kandersteg. Sept. 12, 2024
Stefan Wohlfahrt

In Blonay, the Blonay–Chamby Railway’s SEG G 2x 2/2 105 is being shunted.

August 23, 2025
In Blonay, the Blonay–Chamby Railway’s SEG G 2x 2/2 105 is being shunted. August 23, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Arriving from Interlaken, the beautiful valley-line steam locomotive G 3/4 208—hauling a special train bound for Brünig Hasliberg—reaches Meiringen station. In Meiringen, the valley-line locomotive is replaced by an HG 3/3 rack-and-pinion steam locomotive.

August 23, 2025
Arriving from Interlaken, the beautiful valley-line steam locomotive G 3/4 208—hauling a special train bound for Brünig Hasliberg—reaches Meiringen station. In Meiringen, the valley-line locomotive is replaced by an HG 3/3 rack-and-pinion steam locomotive. August 23, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

The very last steam locomotive delivered to the SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) has taken over a special train—which arrived in Meiringen from Interlaken—to continue the journey toward Brünig Hasliberg, and is now departing Meiringen.

The mountain locomotive, an HG 3/3 numbered 1068, was delivered by SLM in 1926 (serial number 3134) as the final unit in a series of 18 such locomotives (SBB group 94). At the time, the locomotive cost 110,000 Swiss francs. Four locomotives of the same design were also acquired by the BOB (Berner Oberland-Bahn). Today, the HG 3/3 1068 belongs to the BDB (Brünig Dampf Bahn, formerly the Ballenberg Dampfbahn). This attractive locomotive has also become well-known in Germany, following its excursion to the Brohltalbahn—home of the  Vulkan-Express.  Incidentally, the HG 3/3 1068 was not, in fact, the absolute last steam locomotive delivered to the SBB; in 1947, the SBB received the D 1/3  Limmat,  a replica of the original D 1/3 No. 1 from 1847. August 23, 2025
The very last steam locomotive delivered to the SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) has taken over a special train—which arrived in Meiringen from Interlaken—to continue the journey toward Brünig Hasliberg, and is now departing Meiringen. The mountain locomotive, an HG 3/3 numbered 1068, was delivered by SLM in 1926 (serial number 3134) as the final unit in a series of 18 such locomotives (SBB group 94). At the time, the locomotive cost 110,000 Swiss francs. Four locomotives of the same design were also acquired by the BOB (Berner Oberland-Bahn). Today, the HG 3/3 1068 belongs to the BDB (Brünig Dampf Bahn, formerly the Ballenberg Dampfbahn). This attractive locomotive has also become well-known in Germany, following its excursion to the Brohltalbahn—home of the "Vulkan-Express." Incidentally, the HG 3/3 1068 was not, in fact, the absolute last steam locomotive delivered to the SBB; in 1947, the SBB received the D 1/3 "Limmat," a replica of the original D 1/3 No. 1 from 1847. August 23, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

A scene from Büren an der Aare, featuring a term typical of the railway jargon of that era:  Stücker.  This was the name given to local freight trains that served stations once or twice a day—delivering freight wagons or collecting them—essentially handling the inbound and outbound movement of goods. At almost every station, less-than-carload (LCL) freight was also handled, which meant that at least one covered freight wagon had to be placed at the goods shed or retrieved from it. Naturally, with so much shunting involved, a  Stücker  train would spend a considerable amount of time on its journey. Pictured here on track 2 in Büren an der Aare is locomotive Ae 4/7 10966 with its  Stücker  train. An analog photograph from April 1985.
A scene from Büren an der Aare, featuring a term typical of the railway jargon of that era: "Stücker." This was the name given to local freight trains that served stations once or twice a day—delivering freight wagons or collecting them—essentially handling the inbound and outbound movement of goods. At almost every station, less-than-carload (LCL) freight was also handled, which meant that at least one covered freight wagon had to be placed at the goods shed or retrieved from it. Naturally, with so much shunting involved, a "Stücker" train would spend a considerable amount of time on its journey. Pictured here on track 2 in Büren an der Aare is locomotive Ae 4/7 10966 with its "Stücker" train. An analog photograph from April 1985.
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Switzerland / Electric locomotives / Ae 4/7

23 1200x764 Px, 07.11.2026

Since the MOB converted its passenger coaches to automatic couplers, the six GDe 4/4 units (numbered 6001–6006) have lost a large portion of their operational scope. Initially, two GDe 4/4 units remained in service hauling panoramic coaches—which had not yet been converted—between Zweisimmen and Lenk; this is illustrated by the accompanying image of MOB GDe 4/4 6003 with a train stabled at Zweisimmen.

February 17, 2021
Since the MOB converted its passenger coaches to automatic couplers, the six GDe 4/4 units (numbered 6001–6006) have lost a large portion of their operational scope. Initially, two GDe 4/4 units remained in service hauling panoramic coaches—which had not yet been converted—between Zweisimmen and Lenk; this is illustrated by the accompanying image of MOB GDe 4/4 6003 with a train stabled at Zweisimmen. February 17, 2021
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Les chemin de fer disparus - The Vanished Railways (Zell - Todtnau 1889 1967) - The SEG G 2x 2/2 105 of the Blonay - Chamby Railway is waiting in Blonay with its freight train 10573 for the departur to Chaulin.

September 14, 2025
Les chemin de fer disparus - The Vanished Railways (Zell - Todtnau 1889 1967) - The SEG G 2x 2/2 105 of the Blonay - Chamby Railway is waiting in Blonay with its freight train 10573 for the departur to Chaulin. September 14, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

The BLS Re 4/4 192 is in Brig.

Jan. 3, 2024
The BLS Re 4/4 192 is in Brig. Jan. 3, 2024
Stefan Wohlfahrt

The TPC ASD ABe 4/8 472, arriving from Les Diablerets, will shortly reach its destination, Aigle.

Oct 20, 2024
The TPC ASD ABe 4/8 472, arriving from Les Diablerets, will shortly reach its destination, Aigle. Oct 20, 2024
Stefan Wohlfahrt

An SBB RABe 511, operating as the RE33, is heading toward Vevey near Rivaz.

Sept. 3, 2025
An SBB RABe 511, operating as the RE33, is heading toward Vevey near Rivaz. Sept. 3, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Just before Rivaz, this SBB RABe 523 109 is on its way towards Lausanne.

Sept. 3, 2025
Just before Rivaz, this SBB RABe 523 109 is on its way towards Lausanne. Sept. 3, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

A BLS RABe 528, operating as an R1 service from Domodossola to Bern, arrives at Iselle station.

September 12, 2024
A BLS RABe 528, operating as an R1 service from Domodossola to Bern, arrives at Iselle station. September 12, 2024
Stefan Wohlfahrt

On 23 May 2026 SBB Historic 5819 hauls a special train from, Sissach into Brugg AG station before pushing this train -including passengers-  backwards to the depot of Verein MIkado 1244 during the Pentecost Steam Weekend organised by the Verein and SBB Historic, who still have a dependance at Brugg AG.
On 23 May 2026 SBB Historic 5819 hauls a special train from, Sissach into Brugg AG station before pushing this train -including passengers- backwards to the depot of Verein MIkado 1244 during the Pentecost Steam Weekend organised by the Verein and SBB Historic, who still have a dependance at Brugg AG.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Operating as service R71 from Aigle to Les Diablerets, TPC ASD ABe 4/8 471 arrives at the Aigle Marché stop, which has recently been redesigned.

February 9, 2026
Operating as service R71 from Aigle to Les Diablerets, TPC ASD ABe 4/8 471 arrives at the Aigle Marché stop, which has recently been redesigned. February 9, 2026
Stefan Wohlfahrt

TPC ASD ABe 4/8 471 has departed from the Aigle Marché stop and is now traveling toward Les Diablerets.

February 9, 2026
TPC ASD ABe 4/8 471 has departed from the Aigle Marché stop and is now traveling toward Les Diablerets. February 9, 2026
Stefan Wohlfahrt