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As the BAM/MBC’s own Re 4/4 II 506 (Re 420 506) is currently undergoing an overhaul in Bellinzona, BAM/MBC has leased the IRSI/IGE  Rheingold  Re 4/4 II 11387 (Re 421 387-2). The locomotive bears the UIC number Re 421 91 885 4421 387-2 CH-IRSI. The image shows the locomotive upon its arrival in Morges with a gravel train running from Gland to Apples.
Morges.

February 22, 2024
As the BAM/MBC’s own Re 4/4 II 506 (Re 420 506) is currently undergoing an overhaul in Bellinzona, BAM/MBC has leased the IRSI/IGE "Rheingold" Re 4/4 II 11387 (Re 421 387-2). The locomotive bears the UIC number Re 421 91 885 4421 387-2 CH-IRSI. The image shows the locomotive upon its arrival in Morges with a gravel train running from Gland to Apples. Morges. February 22, 2024
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Switzerland / Private Companies / BAM

118 1400x904 Px, 04.11.2026

BAM Be 4/4 11 is performing shunting operations in Morges, while in the background, BAM MBC Ge 4/4 units 21 and 22 are preparing to take over a gravel train—which has arrived from Gland—for its onward journey to Apples. 

February 22, 2024
BAM Be 4/4 11 is performing shunting operations in Morges, while in the background, BAM MBC Ge 4/4 units 21 and 22 are preparing to take over a gravel train—which has arrived from Gland—for its onward journey to Apples. February 22, 2024
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Switzerland / Private Companies / BAM

116 1400x1006 Px, 04.11.2026

With the entry into service of the new TMR RegionAlpes EVO RABe 533 units, the (leased) operations of the BLS RABe 528 trains are likely coming to an end. The image shows the  AKIM  RABe 528 113, operating as train R 91 6116 from Brig to St-Gingolph (Switzerland), as it departs from St-Maurice. November 19, 2025
With the entry into service of the new TMR RegionAlpes EVO RABe 533 units, the (leased) operations of the BLS RABe 528 trains are likely coming to an end. The image shows the "AKIM" RABe 528 113, operating as train R 91 6116 from Brig to St-Gingolph (Switzerland), as it departs from St-Maurice. November 19, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

TMR BDe 4/8 No. 21 (90 85 838 0821-1 CH-TMRSA) is waiting at Vernayaz M-C for its departure to Vallorcine. Due to a major reconstruction of the Martigny M-C station, M-C trains will begin and end their journeys in Vernayaz until mid-March 2026. This allowed me to photograph the train—waiting for departure—from the level crossing leading to the departure track. I am not certain, however, why the trains are using an unpaved platform—accessible only via a level crossing—rather than the track adjacent to the main station platform. This makes the transfer—already an unpopular experience—even more difficult, especially for passengers with luggage. November 19, 2025
TMR BDe 4/8 No. 21 (90 85 838 0821-1 CH-TMRSA) is waiting at Vernayaz M-C for its departure to Vallorcine. Due to a major reconstruction of the Martigny M-C station, M-C trains will begin and end their journeys in Vernayaz until mid-March 2026. This allowed me to photograph the train—waiting for departure—from the level crossing leading to the departure track. I am not certain, however, why the trains are using an unpaved platform—accessible only via a level crossing—rather than the track adjacent to the main station platform. This makes the transfer—already an unpopular experience—even more difficult, especially for passengers with luggage. November 19, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

CJ RBDe 567 182 (UIC 94 85 7 567 182-1) is waiting in Bonfol for its departure to Porrentruy. From December 14, 2025 (the timetable change), SBB Flirt trains will take over operations on the CJ line between Bonfol and Porrentruy; however, it should be noted that a bus will be used during peak hours due to an insufficient number of available trainsets (Flirts). Perhaps someone could explain why the existing CJ rolling stock is not being used to cover these services. November 3, 2025
CJ RBDe 567 182 (UIC 94 85 7 567 182-1) is waiting in Bonfol for its departure to Porrentruy. From December 14, 2025 (the timetable change), SBB Flirt trains will take over operations on the CJ line between Bonfol and Porrentruy; however, it should be noted that a bus will be used during peak hours due to an insufficient number of available trainsets (Flirts). Perhaps someone could explain why the existing CJ rolling stock is not being used to cover these services. November 3, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

SBB RABe 522 204 has arrived in Meroux as TER 18168 and is now awaiting departure as TER 18171 (becoming RE56 18171 from Delle onwards) bound for Biel/Bienne. 

November 3, 2025
SBB RABe 522 204 has arrived in Meroux as TER 18168 and is now awaiting departure as TER 18171 (becoming RE56 18171 from Delle onwards) bound for Biel/Bienne. November 3, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Switzerland / Electric multiple units / 522

118 1400x974 Px, 05.11.2026

The SBB RABe 522 206, which arrived from Biel/Bienne at 10:56, offers a convenient connection at Meroux to the SNCF Coradia Polyvalent Régiolis 51629M bound for Belfort. Both trains will depart from Meroux at 11:03: the SBB RABe 522 206 as TER 18173 / RE 18173 toward Biel/Bienne, and the SNCF Coradia Polyvalent Régiolis 51629M as MOBIGO TER 895054 toward Belfort. 

November 3, 2025
The SBB RABe 522 206, which arrived from Biel/Bienne at 10:56, offers a convenient connection at Meroux to the SNCF Coradia Polyvalent Régiolis 51629M bound for Belfort. Both trains will depart from Meroux at 11:03: the SBB RABe 522 206 as TER 18173 / RE 18173 toward Biel/Bienne, and the SNCF Coradia Polyvalent Régiolis 51629M as MOBIGO TER 895054 toward Belfort. November 3, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Near La Conversion, an SBB Re 460 locomotive is hauling an InterCity (IC) train on its way from Geneva to St. Gallen.

July 14, 2020
Near La Conversion, an SBB Re 460 locomotive is hauling an InterCity (IC) train on its way from Geneva to St. Gallen. July 14, 2020
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Switzerland / Electric locomotives / Re 460

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

40 1200x764 Px, 07.11.2026

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

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

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

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

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