MOB - Switzerland
Refurbished second-class coach Bs 221 for Golden Pass services
Montreux-Zweisimmen.
The origin of this one was in 1911 as Dr4 17 restaurant car of
SSG. 1941 sold to MOB, 1957 rebuilt to B 54 with new body. 1978
disassembled, chassis used to build the panorama coach Bs 221, taken
into service 1979 for the Panoramic Express. 1987 to 1995 it was
equipped with a bar (with sink and two fridges), then called Brs 225.
Then rebuilt with new interior and windows. 2000 repainted to Crystal
Panoramic Express livery. 2001 repainted again to Golden Pass Panoramic
livery, rebuilt to compressed air brake. 2013/2014 rebuilt for the
Transgoldenpass project, carbody extended, new doors with folding steps
allowing for future use on standard gauge platforms (if the bogies are
replaced).
Zweisimmen, 26-07-2014
Digital photo by Maurice Havekes