Photos by Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag from Zürich
There are 42 tram and light rail photos by Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag from Zürich (Switzerland) on Tram Travels.
Photos by Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag from Switzerland
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Postcard: Zürich tram line 15 with articulated tram 2093 at Sonneggstrasse (1991)Contribution of the Zurich Transport Company (VBZ) to Switzerland's 700th anniversary: the "Urschweiz-Tram" Be 4/6 2093 with the slogan "Free the original Switzerland from Europe's mobile madness" on October 31, 1991, at the Sonneggstrasse stop.
3245By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich museum line 6 with railcar 1019 (1991)APS-sponsored train VBZ Be 2/2 1019 (SWS/MFO 1929) + B2 629 (SWS 1929) returned from Viernheim (Germany) and was freshly overhauled on August 18, 1991.
3244By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich railcar 1330 at Zoo (1990)The special trips offered by the Zurich Transport Company (VBZ) are popular, such as the cozy "Party Tram" Be 4/4 1330 in winter or the "Märlitram" Be 2/2 1208 for children (served at the Zoo and Bellevue in December 1990).
3243By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich railcar 321 at Friedhof Enzenbühl (1990)Zurich Tram Museum TMZ: The Elephant tram on one of its former routes evokes memories of bygone days: Ce 4/4 321 + C 455 on March 3, 1990, near Enzenbühl Cemetery on line 11.
Further historical images of TMZ vehicles are included in series 14 and 17.
3242By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 2 with articulated tram 1802 (1990)Zurich Transport Company (VBZ): The two prototype motor vehicles, the Be 6/6 1801 (SIG/BBC/SAAS 1962) with two articulated axles and the Be 6/6 1802 ex 1701 (SWS/MFO 1960) with one articulated axle, presented themselves to photographers on February 25, 1990, roughly as they would be seen on weekdays as operational vehicles in Zurich:
1802 as Line 2 at Escher-Wyss-Platz
1802 as Line 4 in Werdhölzli
1801 as Line 9 at the Qualbrücke
1801 as Line 11 at Hegibachplatz
3240By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 4 with articulated tram 1601 at Hardturm (1990)The black and white VBZ cinema tram Be 4/6 1601 + B 716 runs at the Hardturm in autumn 1990 to advertise Zurich's cinemas.
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Tickets for all VBZ advertising trams are available from Leutwiler.By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich snowplow 1924 at Depot 4 Elisabethenstrasse (1989)Zurich Transport Company
Even before the first snowfall, depot staff had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the snowplow railcars: VBZ Xe 4/4 1926 (converted in 1981 from Be 4/4 1356) and 1924 (formerly 1354) at Wiedikon station in mid-November 1989.
3238By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 9 with articulated tram 2093 near Schwamendingen (1988)Since November 1987, the Zurich Transport Authority's advertising tram Be 4/6 2093 + Be 2/4 2413 has been running as a "concrete work of art" with mixed colors for the Edvard Munch exhibition at the Kunsthaus on line 9. January 23, 1988, after the tunnel exit in Schwamendingen.
3229By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 7 with articulated tram 1651 on Albisstrasse (1988)The "postage stamp tram" VBZ Be 4/4 1651, pictured here with Be 4/6 1696 on June 27, 1988 in Wollishofen, advertises for Pro Juventute.
3237By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 6 with railcar 1018 at Zoo (1987)Zurich Transport Company often uses its historic "Goldtimer" Be 2/2 1018 + B 681 for city tours, such as the one at the zoo on September 12, 1987.
3228By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 6 with railcar 1389 on Toblerplatz (1987)Zurich Transport: Be 4/4 1389 + B 738 advertise the Indian events in Zurich as the "India Tram." June 10, 1987, at Toblerplatz.
3226By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich railcar 321 at Depot 4 Elisabethenstrasse (1987)Zurich Transport Company (VBZ): Four historic trams are ready to depart from the Kalkbreite depot on May 10, 1987, for the APS Sächsitram operating days: Be 4/4 No. 1326, Be 2/2 Nos. 1025 and 1009
3241By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 3 with railcar 1519 at Seebach (1987)Zurich Transport Company (VBZ): Farewell ride of the pedal train Be 4/4 1519 + B 721 on March 22, 1987, in the Seebach loop.
3235By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich railcar 10 at Forch (1987)Forchbahn nostalgic railcar BDe 4/4 No. 10 (built in 1948, renovated in 1985) with trailers B 119 + 120 on January 29, 1987, on the Forchbahn. 3036
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Information: Forchbahn, Phone 01 / 918 01 08By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich railcar 16 at Forch (1987)Thomas Fischer, 75 years old, Forch Railway
In 1836, the post office established a line over the Forch River to connect the population of the Zurich Oberland with the city. Several projects sought to develop the area by rail until 1905, when bus service began with the legendary Martini buses from Egg to Zurich. However, by 1912, this task was already taken over by the tram, which on weekdays primarily transported mail and agricultural goods such as milk, grain, fruit, or Etna a cow to the city, and on Sundays, transported holidaymakers from Zurich to the Forch River. This has long since evolved into an efficient suburban railway, which, on a quarterly student schedule, quickly transports the many commuters and schoolchildren through the tunnel (and on its own track) to the outlying communities, while goods are delivered by road directly to the customer as a "cargo destination." This, about the rolling stock, the future prospects, a few anecdotes, and much more: everything can be read in this detailed and beautifully designed commemorative publication.
96 pages with 130 mostly unpublished photos, maps, and documents, 25 of which are in color. ISBN 3 906681 04 1. Price: only CHF 44.80
Three historical map series are also available for CHF 12 each: Nos. 43 and 49 (black and white, real photos) and 140 (full color).
Special offer, while stocks last: Commemorative publication and series 140 together for only CHF 49.90
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The following are also available in the same series (CHF 39.80 per volume):
1) R. Rütimann, Bellinzona - Mesocco Railway; 2) R. Rütimann, Bremgarten - Dietikon Railway
On January 29, 1987, the following trains were stationed at Forch station: FB Xe 4/4 9, BDe 4/4 16 + Bt 107, BDe 4/4 10 + B 119 + 120, Bt 203 with a new train: shuttle train 3061 at the rearBy Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 7 with articulated tram 1651 at Brunaustrasse (1986)Zurich's twin city, Kunming, organized the Dian Exhibition, which was promoted by the "China Tram" VBZ Be 4/6 1651. July 13, 1986, Brunausstrasse stop
3224By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich railcar 1 at Seebach (1986)The pride of the "Zurich Tram Museum Association," ZOS (Zurich - Oerlikon - Seebach) No. 1 from 1897, was restored as the oldest running tram in Europe in over 11,000 hours of voluntary labor. Photo from the opening day of the new Schwamendingen line, on February 1, 1986, at the Milchbuck loop.By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich railcar 1 (1986)A change of scenery on the Zurich tram network:
TMZ/VBZ: ZOS Ce 2/2 1 (1897), the oldest operational Swiss tram (1897).
VBZ/Be 4/4 1387 + B2 687 + 626 as a TMZ special run.
VBZ Ce 2/2 1009 + C 679 Züspatram 1985.
TMZ/VBZ Ce 2/2 93 (formerly LBS 10) Radio Z-Tram 1986.By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 5 with railcar 1400 on Gloriastrasse (1985)Zurich Transport Company (VBZ): From 1985 to 1987, the "Zootram" Be 4/4 1400 + B 753 operated on the tram lines to the zoo. This tram was seen on August 24, 1985, on Gloriastrasse, from the yellow door side.
3231By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 5 with railcar 1400 on Voltastrasse (1985)The "Zootram" Be 4/4 1400 + B 753 of the Zurich Transport Authority (VBZ) with the stylized animals, photographed from the green (doorless) side on August 24, 1985, on Voltastrasse.
3232By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 6 with railcar 1383 on Gessnerallee (1985)Zurich Transport Company. Medium-duty motor vehicle Be 4/4 1383 (SWS/MFO 1950) in solo operation on line 6 on August 17, 1985, at the Gessnerallee facility
3222By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 15 with railcar 1521 on Schaffhauserplatz (1985)The first advertising tram to run was the VBZ pedal tram Be 4/4 1521 "Alpaufzur" for an art exhibition. April 17, 1985, Schaffhauserplatz
3236By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 5 with railcar 1415 at Zoo (1984)At the VBZ Zoo terminus on September 30, 1984, the following cars were parked:
Cars Be 4/4 1415 + B 746 (SWS/MFO 1954 + SIG 1951)
Cars Be 2/2 1009 + B2 679 (SWS/MFO 1928 + SWS 1931)
Cars Be 2/2 1025 + B2 646 (SWS/MFO 1929 + SWS 1950)
Cars Be 4/4 1371 + B 719 (SWS/BBC 1947 + SIG 1946)
3217By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 11 with articulated tram 2028 at Rehalp (1984)VRZ Tram 2000 with SBB Intercity livery advertising "Rail Connections on Your Doorstep": Be 4/6 2028+2305 on June 25, 1984, in Rehalp
3216By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 15 with railcar 1534 at Röslistrasse (1984)Zurich Transport Company VRZ: light four-axle "Pedaler" railcar Be 4/4 1534 (SWS/BBC 1950) on May 9, 1984, near Röslistrasse.
3219By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 2 with railcar 1543 at Depot Oerlikon (1982)Zurich Transport Company (VBZ): In commemoration of the first generation of "Pedaler" trams (Be 4/4 1543+B 797, 10.83 station Farbhof-above) and the prototype Be 2/3 1032 "Geissbock" with an SLM steering axle chassis from 1939 (as Ce 2/3 32 for the Verkehrshaus-below), which introduced the "passenger flow" system in Switzerland. Oerlikon Depot, March 13, 1982
3227By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 6 with railcar 1025 at Hardturm (1981)Two VBZ vintage buses: Be 2/2 1025 as line 6 and 1009 as former line 12 (SWS/MFO 1929 and 1928 respectively) on a special trip on 8 November 1981 at the Sportsplatz Hardturm stop.By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich railcar 6 on Gessnerallee (1981)Forchbahn Be 2/3 6 (SWS/MFO/SLM 1913/31) + B 119 (1950) ex TL waiting for a tour group in Zurich: Gessnerallee, May 29, 1981
3002By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich regional line S18 with railcar 203 at Egg (1981)Forchbahn "Camel" with new control car: Bt 203 (SWS/BBC 1981) + Be 8/8 23-24 (SWS/SWP/BBC 1976) in Egg on May 23, 1981
3004By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 11 with articulated tram 2044 on Stampfenbachstrasse (1981)1982: 100 Years of Zurich Tram
"Tram 2000" in double traction, VBZ Be 4/6 2044 "Wollishofen" + 2020 (SWS/SWP/BBC 1978). Stampfenbachstrasse, April 22, 1981
3206By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 3 with articulated tram 1663 on Bahnhofbrücke (1981)1982: 100 Years of the Zurich Tram
VBZ "Mirage" Be 4/6 1683 (SIG/SWS/MFO/BBC/SAAS 1967) with B 788 (FFA/SIG 1962) in front of the main station on April 22, 1981
3208By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich railcar 102 at Wollishofen (1981)1982. 100 Years of the Zurich Tram
Museum vehicles VBZ/TMZ Ce 2/2 102 (SWS/MFO/BBC 1900) + C 679 (SWS 1931) on March 29, 1981 in WollishofenBy Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich railcar 321 on Lavaterstrasse (1981)Departure of the "Verein Tram Museum Zürich" on March 29, 1981, with a four-car train: Ce 4/4 321 (SWS/MFO 1930) + C 626 + 687 + 679 on Lavaterstrasse.
3215By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich service vehicle 1934 on Gessnerallee (1981)Last use of the old snow ploughs in Zurich: VBZ Xe 2/2 1934 StStZ/MFO/BBC 1949) on 6.1.1981 in the GessneralleeBy Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich railcar 1020 at Zoo (1980)Trip to the zoo with the "Aktion Pro Sächsitram" (Pro Sächsitram campaign): VBZ Be 2/2 1020 (SWS/MFO 1929) + B2 645 (SIG 1930) on September 20, 1980
3213By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 11 with articulated tram 1802 on Kreuzbühlstrasse (1979)VBZ prototype Be 6/6 1802 (previously 1701: SWS/MFO 1960) with trailer B 788 (FFA 1962) on December 1, 1979, at Kreubühlstrasse.
3204By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich articulated tram 1801 at Depot Irchel (1975)The VBZ prototype Be 6/6 1801 "Spaceship" (SIG/BBC 1961), with 540 hp, was the most powerful vehicle and was built after the Hechtwagen. On January 26, 1975, at the Irchel depot, ready for Sunday service on the "Zoo Line."By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich tram line 11 with railcar 1408 on Quaibrücke (1974)VBZ Be 4/4 1408 "Kurbeliwagen" (SWS/MFO 1954) on the Quaibrücke on September 29, 1974
3201By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich railcar 1024 in front of Hard (1971)100 Years of the Zurich Tram: 1882-1982
VBZ Be 2/2 1024 (SWS/MFO 1928). In front of the Hard depot in May 1971. Every Sunday afternoon, the two-axle trams on line 6 were replaced with larger trams for excursions to the zoo. This tram became the salt car Xe 2/2 1024 in 1972.
3210By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich railcar 176 at Depot 4 Elisabethenstrasse (1968)Old Kalbreite Depot.
Ready to depart in front of the old Kalkbreite Depot: VBZ/TMZ Ce 2/2 176 (SWS/MFO 1909), Ce 4/4 321 (1930), and Ce 2/2 2 (1928)
3214By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich railcar 93 at Depot Irchel (1967)Zurich Transport Company. Two interesting vehicles at the Irchel depot, September 23, 1967. The motor car (SWS/BBC 1901) came to the city in 1931 from the Limmattal tramway LSB as No. 10 and was in service until 1967 as the thermite-welded car Xe 2/2 in 1973 and 1948, respectively. Trailer C 508 (MAN 1909) ran on Sundays on the Forchbahn from 1943 onwards (demolished in 1967).By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .
Postcard: Zürich railcar 301 on Badenerstrasse (1929)100 Years of the Zurich Tram: 1882-1982
A new era began for the Zurich Municipal Tramway (StStZ): In 1929, SWS and MFO delivered the first four-axle prototype, Ce 4/4 301, which was soon nicknamed the "Elephant" due to its compact appearance. Initially, it differed in some respects from the 301-305 series, lacking air brakes and a transparent body. The characteristic pantograph with a contact strip also followed later.
3209By Ernst B. Leutwiler Verlag - .