Paddle Steamer Blumlisalp on Lake Thun 15 09 17

Paddle Steamer Blumlisalp on Lake Thun filmed on 15 09 17. Services along Lake Thun from Thun to Interlaken-West are operated by BLS, the Bern-Lotschberg-Simplon Railway, which also operates the local railway services. The Lake’s Paddle Steamer, PS Blumlisalp dates from 1906 but after withdrawal in 1971 it seemed that the era of the paddler had come to an end on Lake Thun. An unprecedented preservation and, ultimately, restoration project by enthusiasts with significant public support, saw Blumlisalp reenter service in 1992. She was owned by preservationists but operated by her original owners (who maintain ownership of the motor vessel fleet) until being vested in the BLS once more in advance of the 2013 season.