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The traditional Gotthelf Market takes place in Sumiswald, and for this market, the "Emmental Railway" operates several steam trains on the Sumiswald Grünen – Wasen i.E. route. The picture shows the E 3/3 853 of the Dampf Bahn Bern association departing from Sumiswald Grünen. The steam locomotive was built in 1890 in Winterthur under factory number 629 and delivered as F3 853 to the J-S (Jura-Simplon Railway). At the SBB, the shunting locomotives of the E 3/3 series with operating numbers 851 – 853 were assigned to group 82 and received the numbers 8571 – 8576. In 1911, the locomotive E 3/3 853 received a new boiler and was sold to the RVT, where it was in service until 1928, after which it was used as an "industrial shunting locomotive" at Von Roll in Gerlafingen and Klus. When diesel locomotives made the steam locomotive obsolete, it was saved from scrapping by the Düby Foundation by handing it over to the DBB. After an overhaul in 1983, it was operated, among other places, on the Sensetalbahn. After a further overhaul in 2021, the DBB E 3/3 853 is mainly used on the Emmentalbahn route between Sumiswald-Grünen and Wasen i.E. Today, the E 3/3 853 carries the UIC number 90 85 0008 573-7.
In the background, the ABDe 4/4 12 "Weinfelden" of the Historic Mittel-Thurgau-Bahn association can be seen with the "Bodan" coach and the BDt, which shows that the traditional Gotthelf Market is well known and popular far beyond the local borders.
June 14, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3, Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Emmentalbahn
18 1400x931 Px, 11.08.2026
In Sumiswald, the traditional Gotthelf Market takes place, and for this market, the "Emmental Railway" operates several steam trains on the Sumiswald Grünen - Wasen i.E. route. The picture shows the E 3/3 853 of the Dampf Bahn Bern association shunting in Wasen in the Emmental. The steam locomotive was built in 1890 in Winterthur under factory number 629 and delivered as F3 853 to the J-S (Jura-Simplon Railway). At the SBB, the shunting locomotives of series E 3/3 with operating numbers 851 - 853 were assigned to group 82 and received the numbers 8571 - 8576. In 1911, locomotive E 3/3 853 received a new boiler and was sold to the RVT, where it remained in service until 1928 before being used as an "industrial shunting locomotive" at Von Roll in Gerlafingen and Klus. When diesel locomotives made the steam locomotive obsolete, it was saved from scrapping by the Düby Foundation by being handed over to the DBB. After an overhaul in 1983, it operated, among other places, on the Sensetalbahn. Following another overhaul in 2021, the DBB E 3/3 853 is mainly used on the Emmentalbahn route between Sumiswald-Grünen and Wasen i.E. Today, the E 3/3 853 carries the UIC number 90 85 0008 573-7.
About the Sumiswald-Grünen Wasen i.E. route: This line was opened together with the Ramsei - Huttwil route by the RSHB on June 1, 1908, but could not be operated profitably. In 1994, the VHB converted the line to bus operation. Since 2014, the ETB has taken over the route, and besides freight traffic to the RUWA siding, museum trains run on the line.
June 14, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3, Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Emmentalbahn
11 1400x962 Px, 11.08.2026
Now the E 3/3 853 (UIC 90 85 0008 573-3) with its steam train to Sumiswald is ready to depart.
June 14, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3, Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Emmentalbahn
10 1400x952 Px, 11.08.2026
The E 3/3 853 (UIC 90 85 0008 573-3) is ready with its train in Wasen for the return journey to Sumiswald Grünen.
June 14, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3, Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Emmentalbahn
94 1400x905 Px, 12.07.2026
In Wasen, the E 3/3 853 (UIC 90 85 0008 573-3) shunts to bypass and take over its train to Sumiswald Grünen.
June 14, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3, Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Emmentalbahn
132 1400x1055 Px, 12.07.2026
The E 3/3 853 (UIC 90 85 0008 573-3) has arrived with its steam train of the "Emmentalbahn" in Wasen i. E. and is now shunting for the return trip to Sumiswald Grünen.
June 14, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3
251 1400x1092 Px, 15.05.2026
With a steam train of the "Emmentalbahn," the E 3/3 853 (UIC 90 85 0008 573-3) leaves the station of Sumiswald-Grünen heading towards Wasen in the Emmental. In the background, the ABe 4/4 No. 12 with the Bodan salon car and the VH-MThB BDt can be seen, which arrived in Sumiswald just over half an hour ago. Additionally, the OeBB steam train from Balsthal will soon arrive in Sumiswald. In short: today the Gotthelf Market takes place in Sumiswald.
June 14, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3
242 1400x963 Px, 15.05.2026
The traditional Gotthelf Market takes place in Sumiswald, and for this market, the "Emmental Railway" operates several steam trains on the Sumiswald Grünen - Wasen i.E. route. The picture shows the E 3/3 853 of the Dampf Bahn Bern association entering Sumiswald Grünen. The steam locomotive was built in 1890 in Winterthur under factory number 629 and delivered as F3 853 to the J-S (Jura Simplon Railway). At the SBB, the shunting locomotives of series E 3/3 with operating numbers 851 - 853 were assigned to group 82 and received the numbers 8571 - 8576. In 1911, locomotive E 3/3 853 received a new boiler and was sold to the RVT, where it remained in service until 1928, after which it was used as an "industrial shunting locomotive" at Von Roll in Gerlafingen and Klus. When diesel locomotives made the steam locomotive obsolete, it was saved from scrapping by the Düby Foundation by being handed over to the DBB. After an overhaul in 1983, it was put into operation, among other places, on the Sensetal Railway. Following another overhaul in 2021, the DBB E 3/3 853 is mainly used on the Emmental Railway route Sumiswald Grünen - Wasen i.E. Today, the E 3/3 853 carries the UIC number 90 85 0008 573-7. June 14, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3
236 1400x953 Px, 15.05.2026
The traditional Gotthelf Market takes place in Sumiswald, and the Emmental Railway (Emmentalbahn) runs several steam trains on the Sumiswald Grünen - Wasen i.E. line for this event. The picture shows the E 3/3 853 of the Bern Steam Railway Association traveling from Sumiswald to Wasen near the Oberei stop.
This steam locomotive was built in Winterthur in 1890 under factory number 629 and delivered to the Jura-Simplon Railway (J-S) as F3 853. The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) assigned the E 3/3 series shunting locomotives, numbered 851-853, to Group 82 and renumbered 8571-8576. In 1911, locomotive E 3/3 853 received a new boiler and was sold to the RVT (Regional Transport Company) where it remained in service until 1928, when it was used as an industrial shunting locomotive by Von Roll in Gerlafingen and Klus. When diesel locomotives made steam locomotives obsolete, the Düby Foundation saved this one from being scrapped by transferring it to the DBB (Deutsche Bahn-Gesellschaft). After an overhaul in 1983, it entered service on the Sensetalbahn, among other lines. Following another overhaul in 2021, the DBB E 3/3 853 is primarily used on the Emmentalbahn line between Sumiswald-Grünen and Wasen i.E. Today, the E 3/3 853 bears the UIC number 90 85 0008 573-7. June 14, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3, Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Emmentalbahn
334 1200x822 Px, 04.02.2026
The E 3/3 853 (UIC number 90 85 0008 573-7) is shouting on the Wasen Station.
June 14, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3, Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Emmentalbahn
330 1200x806 Px, 04.02.2026
The E 3/3 853 (UIC number 90 85 0008 573-7) with his steamer service to Summiswald Grünnen in the Wasen Station.
June 14, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3, Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Emmentalbahn
351 1200x806 Px, 04.02.2026
A bit of rain cools off ex-SBB 8492 with extra train in Brugg AG on 25 May 2019.
Leonardus Schrijvers
Leonardus Schrijvers
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3
437 1200x800 Px, 03.09.2025
At times, Tigerli 8487 gets a fresh-up at the socket in Buchs SG and on 19 May 2023 she looked neat and fine.
Leonardus Schrijvers
Leonardus Schrijvers
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3
411 1200x800 Px, 03.09.2025
One of the guest at the CFV3V's 50th anniversary was VVT Tigerli 8511. She stands in their loco shed at Mariembourg on 22 September 2023.
Leonardus Schrijvers
Leonardus Schrijvers
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3
451 1200x800 Px, 28.07.2025
Side view on DBB 853 at Burgdorf on 17 May 2025. Many C-coupled steam locos have been numbered E 3/3, even with some differences, like this loco, that doesn't have side water tanks -as the Tigerli, also numbered E 3/3- does have.
Leonardus Schrijvers
Leonardus Schrijvers
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3
412 1200x800 Px, 26.07.2025
DBB 853 has arived at Burgdorf with one of many special trains of the great train bonanza "150 Years of Emmentalbahn"on 17 May 2025.
Leonardus Schrijvers
Leonardus Schrijvers
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3
432 1200x800 Px, 26.07.2025
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3
348 1200x800 Px, 25.07.2025
Steam locomotive Lok-1 LISE of the Dampfbahn Bern shunts one wagon at the depot of Konolfingen on 18 May 2025 with the end of hte big train bonanza "150 Years Emmental" sadly approaching.
Leonardus Schrijvers
Leonardus Schrijvers
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3
380 1200x802 Px, 14.07.2025
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3
412 1200x800 Px, 02.07.2025
The traditional Gotthelf Market takes place in Sumiswald, and for this market, the Emmental Railway runs several steam trains on the Sumiswald Grünen - Wasen i.E. line. The photo shows the E 3/3 853 of the Dampfbahn Bern association entering Sumiswald Grünen. The steam locomotive was built in Winterthur in 1890 under the factory number 629 and delivered to the J-S (Jura Simplon Railway) as the F3 853. At the SBB, the E 3/3 series shunting locomotives with the running numbers 851 - 853 were assigned to Group 82 and given the numbers 8571 - 8576. In 1911, the E 3/3 853 locomotive received a new boiler and was sold to the RVT, where it remained in service until 1928, when it was used as an "industrial shunting locomotive" by Von Roll in Gerlafingen and Klus. When diesel locomotives made the steam locomotive obsolete, the Düby Foundation saved it from scrap by handing it over to the DBB (German Railways). After its overhaul in 1983, it entered service on the Sensetalbahn, among other routes. After another overhaul in 2021, the DBB E 3/3 853 was used primarily on the Emmentalbahn line from Sumiswald-Grünen to Wasen i.E. Today, the E 3/3 853 bears the UIC number 90 85 0008 573-7. June 14, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3
452 1200x671 Px, 20.06.2025
With an Emmental Railway steam train traveling to Wasen i. E., the E 3/3 853 (UIC 90 85 0008 573-3) reaches the Oberei stop; a stop on request. Although the line is no longer served by scheduled passenger trains, the station building remains in operation, serving as a bus stop, and the waiting room serves as a farm shop. And once a month—according to the posted timetable—a museum train of the Emmental Railway runs from Wasen to Huttwil and back. June 14, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3, Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Emmentalbahn
476 1200x835 Px, 15.06.2025
With an Emmental Railway steam train traveling to Wasen i. E., the E 3/3 853 (UIC 90 85 0008 573-3) reaches the Oberei stop; a stop on request. Although the line is no longer served by scheduled passenger trains, the station building remains in operation, serving as a bus stop, and the waiting room serves as a farm shop. And once a month—according to the posted timetable—a museum train of the Emmental Railway runs from Wasen to Huttwil and back.
June 14, 2025
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Switzerland / Steam locomotives / E 3/3, Switzerland / Heritage Railways and Museums / Emmentalbahn
443 1200x800 Px, 15.06.2025
In the freely accessible CTVJ museum grounds, the E 3/3 8494 "Tigerli" (UIC 90 85 0008 494-6) and its train have been prepared for the afternoon journey to Le Brassus since early in the morning.
July 23, 2023
Stefan Wohlfahrt
Stefan Wohlfahrt