Regular steam train trips at Hauenstein in 2010

Tuesday, 08 June 2010 13:29

Regarding the success of the previous steam train trips at Hauenstein, trips are offered again this year. For further information look at current trips

Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 June 2010 09:28

52 8055 remains in Switzerland

Monday, 29 March 2010 15:48

52 8055 is not (yet) going to Holland. Following recent railway accidents in Holland (September 2009 at Barendrecht) and Belgium (February 2010 near Brussels) the safety requirements have been tightened, subsequently requireing an upgrade of the track from Sneek to Stavoren, where the regular steam trains were planned for 2010. The start is now set for April 2011.

In view of the hire of 52 8055 to Holland, DLM has not planned any trips for 2010 so far. However, following the overwhelming success of the Hauenstein trips with 52 8055, a plan was made to modify another 52.80, so that 52 8055 could continue on the Hauenstein. Because we had promised the Dutch company to have a clean steam locomotive ready for their use, we had to keep 52 8055 ready in case the rebuilding of the other 52.80 would have been delayed.

We are currently planning further public daily trips on the Hauenstein line from July 31st to August 8th 2010.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 June 2010 13:25

Steam Excursions with 52 8055 in 2009

Friday, 12 December 2008 15:12

52 8055 Hauenstein

Dates	Excursion	Remarks
10th May 2009	Schaffhausen – Stein am Rhein - Konstanz	Round Trips by Steam Train and Ship
31st May 2009	Schaffhausen – Stein am Rhein - Konstanz	Round Trips by Steam Train and Ship
20th June 2009	Stein am Rhein – Zofingen – Stein a. Rhein	Ehemalige Nationalbahnstrecke
28th June 2009	Schaffhausen – Stein am Rhein - Konstanz	Round Trips by Steam Train and Ship
26th July 2009	Schaffhausen – Stein am Rhein - Konstanz	Round Trips by Steam Train and Ship
29th August 2009	Schaffhausen – Rheinfelden – Schaffhausen	Feldschlösschen brewery, guided tour, beer and hot meal
30th August 2009	Schaffhausen – Stein am Rhein - Konstanz	Round Trips by Steam Train and Ship
19th September 2009	Schaffhausen - Wilchingen-Hallau	Shuttle trains, station festival at Neuhausen
20th September 2009	Schaffhausen – Stein am Rhein - Konstanz	Round Trips by Steam Train and Ship
26th September to 11th October 2009	Sissach - Läufelfingen -Olten	Daily Steam Trains on the historic Hauenstein Line, including dinig car (fantastic sound in the tunnel on this heavily graded line, 1 in 38)

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 April 2010 14:41

Hire Charges for special Trips with 52 8055

Monday, 12 January 2009 13:26

Our modern and environmentally friendly steam locomotive 52 8055 can be hired for trips on the Swiss and the German standard gauge railway network. Trips are organized in cooperation with the Swiss firm Rail Event Ltd.

Hire charges for the 52 8055

Basic fee per day	CHF 5000.-
Fee per kilometre, light engine	CHF 25.-
Fee per kilometre, pulling a train	CHF 30.-

Fuel costs (light oil) will be charged according to actual consumption

All prices are exclusive of VAT

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 April 2010 14:48

Footplate Rides

Saturday, 11 July 2009 17:25

Lokomotivführer bei der Arbeit

1. 52 8055

On all our public steam trains we offer the exclusive possibility for cab rides. You can see driver and fireman at work and feel the power and speed of the steam locomotive. To give many passengers a chance for a footplate ride, cab rides are done in sections of two station stops, usually lasting between 15 to 30 minutes. If you book early, you may choose your preferred section. Thanks to the light oil firing, our cab is clean and there is no need for special clothing. For safety reasons it is not allowed to speak to driver and fireman whilst the train is in motion, but a represetative from DLM will give you explanations and answer questions.

A ticket, a voucher worth 100.- CHF (Swiss Francs) and a reservation are necessary. Voucher can be purchased in our Shop, or ordered together with the reservation at DLM by mail or phone.

2. Brienz-Rothorn Bahn

This spectacular mountain railway offers cab rides too. The Brienz-Rothorn Railway is the only one worldwide to have three generations of steam locomotives in regular service (locomotives built in 1891/92, 1933/36 and 1992/96). The line has gradients of 1 in 4 almost throughout the scenic line which adds to the general attractiveness of the cab rides. For details see pamphlet.