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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

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

26 1200x770 Px, 08.11.2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

2026-09-27.SBB CFF FFS Chexbres  
Electric locomotive Lok 2000  
Re 460 028 {Seetal} sports an advertising livery for  Suisse Rando  (Swiss Hiking)  

Photos no. 9622
2026-09-27.SBB CFF FFS Chexbres Electric locomotive Lok 2000 Re 460 028 {Seetal} sports an advertising livery for "Suisse Rando" (Swiss Hiking) Photos no. 9622
Olivier Vietti-Violi

Lok 2000 electric locomotive
Re 460 109 {Alpstein} with IC 2020 coaches

Photos No. 9617
Lok 2000 electric locomotive Re 460 109 {Alpstein} with IC 2020 coaches Photos No. 9617
Olivier Vietti-Violi

Switzerland / Electric locomotives / Re 460

15 1200x799 Px, 10.11.2026

Stadler Duplex IR double-deck electric multiple unit
RABe 511 110 in multiple-unit (UM) configuration

Photos No. 3593
Stadler Duplex IR double-deck electric multiple unit RABe 511 110 in multiple-unit (UM) configuration Photos No. 3593
Olivier Vietti-Violi

Switzerland / Electric multiple units / RABe 511

19 1200x799 Px, 10.11.2026

Le 2026.03.03 ŕ Assens
Be 4/8 N°061

Photos N°8191
Le 2026.03.03 ŕ Assens Be 4/8 N°061 Photos N°8191
Olivier Vietti-Violi

Switzerland / Private Companies / LEB

25 1200x801 Px, 10.11.2026

March 3, 2026, in Echallens
Be 4/8 No. 061

Photos No. 8191
March 3, 2026, in Echallens Be 4/8 No. 061 Photos No. 8191
Olivier Vietti-Violi

Switzerland / Private Companies / LEB

25 1200x800 Px, 10.11.2026

March 3, 2026, in Romanel-sur-Lausanne
Be 4/8 No. 061

Photos No. 8217
March 3, 2026, in Romanel-sur-Lausanne Be 4/8 No. 061 Photos No. 8217
Olivier Vietti-Violi

Switzerland / Private Companies / LEB

22 1200x799 Px, 10.11.2026

In Aigle, the TPC ASD ABe 4/8 471 is waiting for departure to Les Diablerets.

February 9, 2026
In Aigle, the TPC ASD ABe 4/8 471 is waiting for departure to Les Diablerets. February 9, 2026
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Near Chillon Castle, SBB RABe 511 111 and another unit are en route to Annemasse as RE 33.

Feb 4, 2026
Near Chillon Castle, SBB RABe 511 111 and another unit are en route to Annemasse as RE 33. Feb 4, 2026
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Switzerland / Electric multiple units / RABe 511

22 863x1200 Px, 10.11.2026

At Vevey, on track 5, an SBB RABe 523 5xx  Mouettes  train—operating as the S7—is waiting for its departure to Puidoux.

Feb 11, 2023
At Vevey, on track 5, an SBB RABe 523 5xx "Mouettes" train—operating as the S7—is waiting for its departure to Puidoux. Feb 11, 2023
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Switzerland / Electric multiple units / 523

20 1500x979 Px, 10.11.2026

It has snowed, and as is customary, the HGem 2/2 2501—paired with the X464—has been deployed to clear snow up at Les Pléiades. The image shows the HGem 2/2 2501 after completing its task, waiting at the Les Pléiades summit station for permission to depart for Blonay. January 29, 2026
It has snowed, and as is customary, the HGem 2/2 2501—paired with the X464—has been deployed to clear snow up at Les Pléiades. The image shows the HGem 2/2 2501 after completing its task, waiting at the Les Pléiades summit station for permission to depart for Blonay. January 29, 2026
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Switzerland / Private Companies / MVR/CEV

26 1600x1109 Px, 10.11.2026

2023-05-27.Station Cornaux
Locomotive ŕ Vapeur G 3/3 5  LE   avec ces voitures 
B4 22 MOB - BC 10 MCM

Photos N°0153
2023-05-27.Station Cornaux Locomotive ŕ Vapeur G 3/3 5 "LE" avec ces voitures B4 22 MOB - BC 10 MCM Photos N°0153
Olivier Vietti-Violi

2023-09-30. LEB/BC Echallens
Steam locomotive G 3/3 5  LE 
on the LEB for its 150th anniversary, with carriages
C10 LE – C12 LE

Photos No. 0156
2023-09-30. LEB/BC Echallens Steam locomotive G 3/3 5 "LE" on the LEB for its 150th anniversary, with carriages C10 LE – C12 LE Photos No. 0156
Olivier Vietti-Violi

2020-07-12, BC Chemin du Jordil
Locomotive ŕ vapeur G 3/3 5 LEB avec voitures
C 23 CEG - C 4 44 BOB

Photos N°0144
2020-07-12, BC Chemin du Jordil Locomotive ŕ vapeur G 3/3 5 LEB avec voitures C 23 CEG - C 4 44 BOB Photos N°0144
Olivier Vietti-Violi

2020-10-25.BC Blonay le Jordil
Locomotive ŕ Vapeur G 3/3 5  LE   avec ces voitures 
As 2 RB - AB 121 RB

Photo N°0146
2020-10-25.BC Blonay le Jordil Locomotive ŕ Vapeur G 3/3 5 "LE" avec ces voitures As 2 RB - AB 121 RB Photo N°0146
Olivier Vietti-Violi

Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Blonay Chamby (BC)

22  3 1200x800 Px, 10.11.2026

2020-10-25 Blonay le Jordil
Locomotive ŕ Vapeur G 3/3 5  LE  avec ces voitures
As 2 RB - AB 121 RB

Photo N°0146
2020-10-25 Blonay le Jordil Locomotive ŕ Vapeur G 3/3 5 "LE" avec ces voitures As 2 RB - AB 121 RB Photo N°0146
Olivier Vietti-Violi

Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Blonay Chamby (BC)

22  1 1200x800 Px, 10.11.2026

2022.06.04 BC Blonay Chemin de Bouricloz
Locovotive ŕ vapeur G 3.3 5 en DT avec G2X2/2 105 en DT HG 3/4 3 avec ces voitures BC 21 CEV - AB 121 RB - As 2 RB - C4 171SEG - ABCFZ4 15 RB

Photos N°0149
2022.06.04 BC Blonay Chemin de Bouricloz Locovotive ŕ vapeur G 3.3 5 en DT avec G2X2/2 105 en DT HG 3/4 3 avec ces voitures BC 21 CEV - AB 121 RB - As 2 RB - C4 171SEG - ABCFZ4 15 RB Photos N°0149
Olivier Vietti-Violi