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