Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher Oberland Further Information Do you have any further questions regarding our services? Then Steam Train-Timetable please do not hesitate getting into contact with us, either by tele- phone under +41 52 386 17 71 or by email at [email protected], where we will be happy to answer your questions. You may also find a wealth of up-to-date information regarding our operations on our website at www.dvzo.ch (in German)

DVZO: The Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher Oberland Established in 1969, the Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher Oberland (DVZO) has since 1978 operated heritage trains over the former tracks of the erstwhile Uerikon-Bauma-Bahn between Bauma– Bärestwil–, whose regular services had ceased in the same year. Since 2000, the DVZO has taken over the ownership of the stretch between Bauma and Bäretswil and operates as a fully licensed railway company. The society also possesses the right to organise and run special charter trains throughout the whole of Switzerland. All active members of the society, including those Buffet Car carrying out maintenance on rolling stock and permanent way, All of our trains feature a buffet car. Here we offer a small work on a voluntary basis in their free time, so that you are able but fine range of snacks for all times of the day, making full to experience the romanticism of rail travel from a bygone age for use of regional produce. family-friendly prices. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday Accessibility The DVZO main line Bauma-Hinwil between May and October We offer wheelchair users intending to travel the opportunity Winterthur to board and alight in Bauma and Bäretswil. So that we can make the necessary arrangements, please contact us under: +41 52 386 17 71 in advance of your visit. Effretikon We accept the IV-Begleiterausweis (escort ID). Wallisellen S26 S3 Attractions along the Railway Zürich S5 S9 S14 S15 Pfäffikon Bauma • Well connected hiking paths through unspoilt Neuthal landscapes, e.g. Guyer-Zeller Trail Bäretswil Ettenhausen • Industrial museum in Neuthal with spinning mill S14 Hinwil museum, featuring a collection of weaving machines. Meilen S5 Wald • Zürcher Oberland Industrial Trail Bubikon Rüti

• Resting places • Covered marquee with catering and DVZO souvenir shop «Dampflädeli» on the DVZO platform in Bauma. Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher Oberland Postfach, 8340 Hinwil, Tel. 052 386 17 71 Picture credits: Monika Bieri; Fam. Hager; René Lipp; Hugo Wenger [email protected], www.dvzo.ch www.dvzo.ch Steam Trains in the Zürcher Oberland Every first and third Sunday between May and October: The actual time table you may find on www.dvzo.ch >

The departures from Bauma and Hinwil are from the main SBB station. All of our trains are hauled by steam engines coupled to a rake of original and fully restored 3rd class carriages dating from around 1900 plus a buffet car. At the main crossover point in Bäretswil, passengers are able in both directions to transfer directly onto the train going into the opposite direction.

Ticket Costs Bauma–Hinwil or vice versa (reductions allowed on individual stages, prices incl. 8.0% VAT) Fr. 20.– single Fr. 200.– personal season ticket Fr. 35.– return Tickets are obtainable until immediately prior to departure from either the ticket counter in Bäretswil, in the souvenir shop in Bauma or on the platform in Hinwil, as well as from the train Child and Family Reductions personnel. Payment by card is only possible from the ZVV-/SBB All children up to the age of 16 travel free when accompanied by automates at both Bauma and Hinwil. Dogs and bicycles are an adult. One adult can accompany up to four children. carried free of charge. Seat Reservation Limitations The DVZO is exempt from timetable compliance. The company reserves the right to unavoidable Our steam trains normally have enough places to cater for everyone. delays, cancellations or substitution through diesel or electric traction as well as diversions over Consequently, we do not offer seat reservations for single travellers alternative routes in case of incidents occurring with rolling stock or permanent way. If there is a full cancellation of service, we will refund you the full cost of your DVZO ticket. or small groups in our historical 3rd class carriages. However, we are able to make table reservations in the buffet car when you wish to Want to be a Member? enjoy a tasty snack. The DVZO is a living heritage society, engaged in making the past more accessible. This is made all the more possible through Group Travel our members, both those who take an active role as well as For groups of 10 or more, we are happy to reserve your desired those taking a more passive role, in bringing together their seats on board the train, subject to availability. Please make sure to passion and commitment to help in the running of an actual contact us prior to your visit so that we are more able to fulfil your railway. From getting «into the thick of it» to one-off financial wishes. The same prices as for single travellers apply for groups. contributions, we warmly welcome all forms of support. We are Apart from the usual scheduled services, it is also possible to hire looking forward to welcoming you on board! one of our heritage trains with a total capacity of 400 exclusively for your group at a flat rate. Membership Options Active Member* Fr. 60.– / Year Charters Youth Member (up to age of 20)* Fr. 50.– / Year We offer groups the possibility to exclusively charter our trains year Passive Member (with voting rights)** Fr. 60.– / Year round. You can choose between steam or historical electric traction Benefactor (without voting rights)** Fr. 50.– / Year (min.) to haul your train, as well as opting to venture beyond the realms Group Members (legal entity) Fr. 150.– / Year (min.) of our main line between Bauma–Hinwil. You can find useful * incl. free travel on all scheduled steam trains between Bauma and Hinwil information on our website, or if you have any questions then ** incl. one free return trip on one of the scheduled steam trains between Bauma and Hinwil a year please speak directly to our travel service team.