The Dampfbahn-Verein Zürcher Oberland (DVZO), lit.'steam train association of Zürcher Oberland', is a heritage railway association based in the Swisscanton of Zürich. It owns historic locomotives and coaches and operates railway services between the towns of Hinwil and Bauma most Sundays from May to October, in addition to charter services on the whole Swiss railway network.[2]
Railway services only operate during the warmer seasons. As of 2024, steam locomotive powered trains operate every first and third Sunday between May and July, while electric locomotive powered trains operate on the first and third Sunday of August. In September and October, trains operate every Sunday (all pulled by steam locomotives).[6]
History
The association was founded after Swiss Federal Railways terminated all passenger railway services between Hinwil and Bäretswil on 1 June 1969 (cargo trains continued to use the route between Hinwil and Bäretswil).
Since 6 May 1978, the association operates heritage railway services between Hinwil and Bauma during the warmer months. Since summer 2000, the section between Bauma and Bäretswil is owned by DVZO. It was acquired for the symbolic price of 1 Swiss Franc.[4]