Schynige Platte Railway - History

History

  • 1890 The concession for the line was given and the company is founded on 16 September.
  • 1891 Construction starts.
  • 1893 A train with special guests reaches the top on 5 May and the line opens to the public on 14 June.
  • 1896 The Berner Oberland Bahn become the new owners.
  • 1914 The line was electrified. Electric services start on 9 May.
  • 1928 The Alpine Garden opens on the Schynige Platte.
  • 1964 The Schynige Platte Railway receives 4 locomotives from the Wengernalpbahn.
  • 1970 The Schynige Platte Railway receives 2 more locomotives from the Wengernalpbahn.
  • 1978 The Schynige Platte Railway receives another locomotive from the Wengernalpbahn.
  • 2001 Teddyland opens on the Schynige Platte on 7 June.

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