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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