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Viewing Album:  SOB Suedostbahn, Switzerland
 
By:Peider SwissTrip
Dates:1/1/2010 - 12/31/2011
Album Info:The Swiss Suedostbahn Ltd (Swiss South Eastern Railway) is a small Swiss private railway, i.e. jointly owned by the cantonal and federal governments as an limited company (AG). At the end of 2001, the previous SOB merged with the Bodensee-Toggenburg-Bahn (BT) to form the Suedostbahn (SOB). It operates between Romanshorn on Lake Constance via St. Gallen, Herisau, Degersheim, Wattwil, and Ebnat-Kappel to Nesslau-Neu Sankt Johann in northeast Switzerland to Rapperswil via Seedamm, Pfaeffikon SZ, Biberbrugg to Arth-Goldau in Central Switzerland. The Voralpen Express (VAE, Pre-Alpine Express), a named train, is connecting medium sized cities in central and eastern Switzerland in operation since 1991. It is jointly operated by Suedostbahn and the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). It runs every hour as an InterRegio (IR) express train from Lucerne to St. Gallen, continuing as regional train to Romanshorn. The journey takes 2 hours and 42 minutes. In addition, the SOB operates the S-Bahn Zurich lines between Einsiedeln and Waedenswil (S13) and to Rapperswil (S40). The fleet consist of 53 units of electric locomotives, EMU and tractors as well as 141 coaches and cabcars. It transported 2010 13 mio. passengers.
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566 075 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  566 075 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  A S27 EMU on the way to Siebnen station.
Photo Date:  2/19/2015  Upload Date: 2/22/2015 9:17:24 AM
Location:  Siebnen, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SOB 566(UNKNOWN)
Views:  136   Comments: 0
11205 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  11205 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  One SBB Re 4/4 unit is rented by SOB for its Voralpen Express (Prealps or Foothill Express). This train connects every hour Lake Constance with Lucerne via St Gallen Switzerland in 2 and a half hours. This 149 km / 92 miles long transversal train trip through the foothills of the Alps impresses with beautiful landscapes such as Lake Zurich, the Toggenburg and the hill moor of Rothenturm.
Photo Date:  2/29/2012  Upload Date: 11/17/2012 5:58:55 AM
Location:  Immensee, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB RE4/4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  123   Comments: 1
528045 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  528045 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  Class 528 shuttles train passes the dam between upper and lower Lake of Zurich near Rapperswil.
Photo Date:  2/29/2012  Upload Date: 11/17/2012 5:58:50 AM
Location:  Pfaeffikon, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 528(UNKNOWN)
Views:  124   Comments: 0
456 091 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  456 091 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  The promotion of the "pre alp express", this time from the "Central Switzerland" side showing touristic spots like Lake of Lucerne and Rigi mountain.
Photo Date:  3/23/2012  Upload Date: 4/6/2012 10:45:05 AM
Location:  Herisau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 456(UNKNOWN)
Views:  225   Comments: 0
456 091 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  456 091 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  Spare unit of SOB "pre alp express" parked at Herisau.
Photo Date:  3/23/2012  Upload Date: 4/6/2012 10:45:08 AM
Location:  Herisau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 456(UNKNOWN)
Views:  156   Comments: 0
576 050 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  576 050 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  15 units of the BDe 576 were built between 1959 and 1966 for four different regional operators in Switzerland. The 576 050 is kept as reserve unit at Herisau, here it leaves as special train with a coach in former green-cream livery of SOB.
Photo Date:  3/23/2012  Upload Date: 4/6/2012 10:45:11 AM
Location:  Herisau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 576(UNKNOWN)
Views:  137   Comments: 0
566 075 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  566 075 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  The S4 commuter train is pushed by a RBDe 566 (on the end) towards St.Gallen.
Photo Date:  3/23/2012  Upload Date: 4/6/2012 10:45:14 AM
Location:  Herisau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 566(UNKNOWN)
Views:  158   Comments: 0
236 011 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  236 011 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  Tm 236 tractor is one of ten different diesel tractors SOB operates.
Photo Date:  3/23/2012  Upload Date: 4/6/2012 10:45:18 AM
Location:  Herisau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 236(UNKNOWN)
Views:  121   Comments: 0
456 093-4 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  456 093-4 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  A nice livery from SERSA, a track maintenance company, who is a powerful player in Europe, but in space rail too. Even a space shuttle is in operation ... nice, when you still have a dream !
Photo Date:  8/9/2010  Upload Date: 8/28/2010 9:39:54 AM
Location:  Schwyzerbrugg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 456(UNKNOWN)
Views:  258   Comments: 0
446015 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  446015 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  1995 SOB took over the four Re 446 from SBB, which were first production test locomotivs, which never came to further serial production. Today they are used for special work only. Most of the time they stay idle.
Photo Date:  9/24/2011  Upload Date: 9/24/2011 2:46:52 PM
Location:  Samstagern, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 446(UNKNOWN)
Views:  188   Comments: 1
456 091 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  456 091 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  A interregional train passes over the Waldbach-Viaduct, pushed by one of SOBs 456.
Photo Date:  1/16/2010  Upload Date: 2/2/2010 4:30:36 PM
Location:  Degersheim, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SOB 456(UNKNOWN)
Views:  216   Comments: 0
456 091-8 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  456 091-8 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  Promoting the railservice in eastern Switzerland, this Suedostbahn Re 456 shows some remarkable places to go.
Photo Date:  1/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/28/2010 9:39:10 AM
Location:  Herisau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 456(UNKNOWN)
Views:  211   Comments: 0
456 094-2 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  456 094-2 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  Waiting for next assignment at Herisau yard, the SOB 456 shows her Voegele Shoes livery.
Photo Date:  1/16/2010  Upload Date: 8/28/2010 9:39:52 AM
Location:  Herisau, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories:  Passenger
Locomotives:  SOB 456(UNKNOWN)
Views:  251   Comments: 0
456 095-9 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  456 095-9 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  The Re 456 in Voegele Shoes shop livery pushing a passenger train up the grade from Biberbrugg.
Photo Date:  8/9/2010  Upload Date: 8/28/2010 9:39:53 AM
Location:  Schwyzerbrugg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 456(UNKNOWN)
Views:  194   Comments: 0
456092 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  456092 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  Police School of eastern Swiss Cantons has his own promotion locomotive, so you may join now !
Photo Date:  3/12/2011  Upload Date: 3/12/2011 3:06:12 PM
Location:  Immensee, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 456(UNKNOWN)
Views:  208   Comments: 0
456091 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  456091 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  Touristic promotion for eastern Switezrland, connected by SOBs Voralpen-Express (foothills of the Alps - Express), so you enjoy next time you are in Switzerland!
Photo Date:  3/12/2011  Upload Date: 3/12/2011 3:06:16 PM
Location:  Immensee, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 456(UNKNOWN)
Views:  201   Comments: 0
456092 and 456095 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  456092 and 456095 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  In the mid eighties a new engine of medium power was needed by privat rail companies in Switzerland. For the first time in Swiss passenger locomotive construction the electric converter technology was implemented with the serie 456. Here two SOB trains crossing each other, left the 45692 pushing at regional express train to Lucerne, while on the right 456095 came in opposite direction to eastern Switzerland. Both show promotion livery, the 092 promotes for the Police School of eastern Cantons in Switzerland, the 095 shows the selfpromotion livery of 100 years of SOB.
Photo Date:  3/12/2011  Upload Date: 3/12/2011 3:06:10 PM
Location:  Immensee, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 456(UNKNOWN)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
11135 and 456092 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  11135 and 456092 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  Two SOB trains crossing at Immensee: From SBB hired the red Re 4/4 11135 pushing her train towards Lucerne while the SOB 456092, with promotion for the Police School, crosses.
Photo Date:  3/12/2011  Upload Date: 3/13/2011 7:20:59 AM
Location:  Immensee, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SBB Re4/4(UNKNOWN)
Views:  456   Comments: 1
FLIRT on Waldbach-Viaduct - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  FLIRT on Waldbach-Viaduct - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  A few moments ago the fog lifted from the Waldbach-Viaduct and I had to wait for a train only.
Photo Date:  1/16/2010  Upload Date: 1/30/2010 7:36:58 AM
Location:  Degersheim, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge
Locomotives: 
Views:  224   Comments: 1
526 045-0 - FLIRT - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  526 045-0 - FLIRT - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  FLIRT (Fast Light Innovative Regional Train) is a new modular passenger train concept.
Photo Date:  10/16/2010  Upload Date: 1/30/2010 11:18:44 AM
Location:  Schwyzerbrugg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories:  Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SOB 526(UNKNOWN)
Views:  270   Comments: 0
526048 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  526048 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  EMU RABe 526 «SOB-Flirt» makes the shuttle service Waedenswil to Einsiedeln. Many visitors go to Einsiedeln Abbey, which is a Benedictine monastery in the town of Einsiedeln. The abbey is dedicated to Our Lady of the Hermits. In 1854 a colony from the Einsiedeln abbey was sent to the United States to minister to the local German-speaking population. From St. Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad, Indiana, which was the first settlement, daughter-houses were founded and in 1881 these were formed into the Swiss-American Congregation, which now comprised 15 monasteries from Canada in the north down to Guatemala.
Photo Date:  9/24/2011  Upload Date: 9/24/2011 2:46:56 PM
Location:  Waedenswil, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 526(UNKNOWN)
Views:  186   Comments: 0
526051 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  526051 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  The SOB 526 leaves the main track at Waedenswil to go uphill towards Einsiedeln.
Photo Date:  9/24/2011  Upload Date: 9/24/2011 2:46:59 PM
Location:  Waedenswil, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 526(UNKNOWN)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
566 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  566 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  In a remote location a small station, but they have a big grain store house
Photo Date:  1/16/2010  Upload Date: 1/30/2010 7:19:02 AM
Location:  Mogelsberg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories:  Scenic,Passenger
Locomotives:  SOB 566(UNKNOWN)
Views:  215   Comments: 0
RABDe 566 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  RABDe 566 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  SOB has 136 bridges in their network. So there is always a rewarding chance to get a train on one of them.
Photo Date:  1/16/2010  Upload Date: 2/2/2010 4:32:02 PM
Location:  Degersheim, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories:  Scenic,Bridge,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:  SOB RABDe(UNKNOWN)
Views:  841   Comments: 6
566 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  566 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  SOB operates RBDe 566 071–076 on the route Rapperswil to Arth-Goldau.
Photo Date:  9/24/2011  Upload Date: 9/24/2011 2:47:03 PM
Location:  Altmatt, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 566(UNKNOWN)
Views:  182   Comments: 0
576058 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  576058 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  This BDe 4/4, new designation 576 class, wears still the old livery, and is used for special services only.
Photo Date:  9/24/2011  Upload Date: 9/24/2011 2:47:07 PM
Location:  Samstagern, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 576(UNKNOWN)
Views:  175   Comments: 0
BDt 50 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  BDt 50 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  The Voralpen-Express (foothills of the alps express) climbing up the steep gradient from Samstagern in direction of Lucerne cabcar forward.
Photo Date:  8/9/2010  Upload Date: 9/18/2011 3:31:05 AM
Location:  Biberbrugg, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB BDT50(UNKNOWN)
Views:  140   Comments: 0
8035199 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  8035199 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  The BDt 50 leads the push-pull train service between the lake of Bodensee and lake of Lucerne.
Photo Date:  9/24/2011  Upload Date: 9/24/2011 2:47:11 PM
Location:  Altmatt, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB BDT50(UNKNOWN)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
236009 - SOB Suedostbahn
Title:  236009 - SOB Suedostbahn
Description:  This tractor was built 1983 by Stadler Rail, Switzerland, as factory number 158.
Photo Date:  9/24/2011  Upload Date: 9/24/2011 2:46:48 PM
Location:  Samstagern, CH
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
Categories: 
Locomotives:  SOB 236(UNKNOWN)
Views:  197   Comments: 0

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