Bm51_1.jpg (161040 bytes)

SBB CFF FFS second class compartment car Bm RIC for international trains, of the series 51 85 21-70 000 to 219, built 1972 to 1978 (11 compartments). Here still in the design of the 1970s, with old logo, and without rear lights. These cars were rebuilt between 1988 to 1997 to Bpm RIC with open interior. Photo: Winfried Hauer, scan: tbk

Bm51_2.jpg (99661 bytes)

SBB CFF FFS Bm RIC of the series 51 85 21-70 000 to 219, built 1972 to 1978 (11 compartments). Here still in the design of the 1970s, with old logo, but between two new EuroCity coaches. Photo: Winfried Hauer, scan: tbk

Bm51_3.jpg (159426 bytes)

SBB CFF FFS Bm RIC of the series 51 85 21-70 000 to 219, built 1972 to 1978 (11 compartments). Here still in the design of the 1970s, with old logo, in an international train pulled by a German class 103. Photo: Winfried Hauer, scan: tbk

Bm51_4.jpg (130833 bytes)

SBB CFF FFS Bm RIC of the series 51 85 21-70 000 to 219, built 1972 to 1978 (11 compartments). Here in the design of the 1980s, green with new logo. Photo: Winfried Hauer, scan: tbk

Bm51_5.jpg (161766 bytes)

SBB CFF FFS Bm RIC of the series 51 85 21-70 000 to 219, built 1972 to 1978 (11 compartments). Old inscriptions of 1970s. Photo: Winfried Hauer, scan: tbk

Bm51_orange.jpg (161083 bytes)

SBB CFF FFS Bm RIC of the series 51 85 21-70 000 to 219, built 1972 to 1978 (11 compartments). Some cars were painted orange to match Eurofima cars. Photo: Winfried Hauer, scan: tbk

RIC_1.jpg (119097 bytes)

Former SBB-CFF RIC Car. Detail view of the entry stairs. Seen in Schaffhausen on September 6th, consist of a special train bound for Erstfeld (125 years Gotthardbahn). This car belongs to the private Rail Club http://www.bm22-70.ch Photo and scan Remo Habermacher (rhabermacher@freesurf.ch)

RIC_2.jpg (124263 bytes)

Former SBB-CFF RIC Car. View from the backside. Seen in Schaffhausen on September 6th, consist of a special train bound for Erstfeld (125 years Gotthardbahn). This car belongs to the private Rail Club http://www.bm22-70.ch Photo and scan Remo Habermacher (rhabermacher@freesurf.ch)

RIC_3.jpg (118519 bytes)

Former SBB-CFF RIC Car. Detail view of the car inscriptions. The crossed car number indicates that this car does not belong to SBB anymore. Seen in Schaffhausen on September 6th, consist of a special train bound for Erstfeld (125 years Gotthardbahn). This car belongs to the private Rail Club http://www.bm22-70.ch Photo and scan Remo Habermacher (rhabermacher@freesurf.ch)

RIC_4.jpg (137401 bytes)

Former SBB-CFF RIC Car. This car is completely refurbished and in excellent condition. Seen in Schaffhausen on September 6th, consist of a special train bound for Erstfeld (125 years Gotthardbahn). This car belongs to the private Rail Club http://www.bm22-70.ch Photo and scan Remo Habermacher (rhabermacher@freesurf.ch)

RIC_5.jpg (63511 bytes)

Former SBB-CFF RIC Car. Interiour view of an non-smoke compartment in original 1968-Style. Seen in Schaffhausen on September 6th, consist of a special train bound for Erstfeld (125 years Gotthardbahn). This car belongs to the private Rail Club http://www.bm22-70.ch Photo and scan Remo Habermacher (rhabermacher@freesurf.ch)

RIC_6.jpg (95232 bytes)

Former SBB-CFF RIC Car. View of the corridor side. Seen in Schaffhausen on September 6th, consist of a special train bound for Erstfeld (125 years Gotthardbahn). This car belongs to the private Rail Club http://www.bm22-70.ch This club owns a small selection of refurbished coaches and steam locos. Photo and scan Remo Habermacher (rhabermacher@freesurf.ch)

SBB_RIC_B.jpg (146650 bytes)

SBB second class RIC car in its originally livery from the late 80s. Unfortunately some sprayers have destroyed this nice coach. These coaches aren`t in service anymore but some are parked in different train stations in switzerland. The picture was taken in October 2006 in Schaffhausen. Photo and scan: Remo Habermacher (rhabermacher@freesurf.ch)