The K.K. Consul Theodor Friedrich Freiherr von Dreifuss is awarded the pre-concession for the planning of a railway connection between the Inn valley and the Achensee valley. The Railway Authority starts negotiations. The adjacent villages express major concerns. The monastery of Fiecht - the owner of the Achensee and the operator of the steam shipping - supports the railway project.

1st August: The official concession for the construction and operation of a multiple track cog railway between Jenbach and the Southern corner of the Achensee is issued.
15th September: Constructions begin. Head of construction: Ing. Schröder. Construction company: Soenderop & Co., Berlin. Working crew: approx. 300, including a large number of Italians.

April: first locomotive trial run.
6th June: Festive opening ceremony of the Tyrol’s first alpine railway, following a constructional period of only 8 months.

Projects regarding an extension of the existing railway track are worked out. Plans include the extension from Maurach along the Eastern shores of the Achensee towards Achenkirch, further on to the border at the Achenpass and a connection with the Bavarian railway system. A train-boat-train alternative incorporating a boat connection between Buchau and Scholastika is also under discussion. Bavaria shows no interest in this project.

Project discussions regarding 1000V electrification by Siemens.

Project regarding 2800V electrification by Brown-Boveri. World War I prevents this modernisation.

The Austrian Military Authority extends the railway track by approx. 400 metres.

Political troubles, economical crisis, the One Thousand Mark Currency Import Limit. The operation of the Achensee Steam Cog Railway is threatened on numerous occasions.

The Tyrolean Hydro-Electric Company erect their Achensee Power Station. The economic situation of the Achensee Steam Cog Railway improves thanks to resulting orders for the transport of construction materials.

Legalisation of the track extension to the steamboat station. A new station building is erected.

The Austrian-German border is abolished, the economy is on the rise. World War II starts.
The railway is working to capacity due to KDF-journeys and a high number of freight transports.

The railway’s transport volume reaches an all-time high:
141,000 passengers are transported due to the war. Refugees from bombed-out areas now living by the lake and important companies of importance to the war have to be supplied with goods.

The Tyrolean Hydro-Electric Company now are the main shareholders of the Achensee Steam Cog Railway.

The opening of the new road to the Achensee introduces strong competition for the Achensee Steam Cog Railway.

Locomotive No. 4 has been taken out of service, remaining parts are scrapped.

80-year celebration: Celebrations are overshadowed by fears about the railway’s further existence.

One year prior to the expiry of the concession the committee “Save the Achensee Steam Cog Railway” is founded. Committed citizens of Jenbach, such as Wolfgang Holub and Klaus Pfister amongst others, stress the historic and touristic value.

90-year celebration: On the occasion of the celebration the committee again draws the attention of the public to the high value of the railway. The concession is extended by one year.

Main overhaul of the boilers.

The concession is extended by two more years. Hopes go towards gaining time for negotiations regarding the further existence of the railway.

The supervisory authority orders renovations on the level section of the track between Eben and Seespitz.
14th December: The Tyrolean Hydro-Electric Company draw up a contract with the Achensee villages. The villages of Maurach/Eben and Achenkirch are herewith each awarded 50% of the Achenseebahn shares.
The track is overhauled with the financial aid of the national and local government and the Tyrolean Hydro-Electric Company TIWAG.

The overhauling of the track comes to a conclusion.
The concession is extended by ten years, expiring on 31st December 1992.

The sleepers at Jenbach station are renewed.

Following two relatively successful years of business, the Achenseebahn is celebrating 95 years of operation. This makes it Europe’s oldest cog railway powered exclusively by coal/steam.
As part of the main inspection, the boiler of locomotive no. 701 is fitted with a new welded copper firebox.
The share capital of ATS 614,300.-  is increased by ATS 2 Mio. as 2000 initial shares are sold at ATS 1,000.- each. The villages of Eben and Achenkirch become the main shareholders. The remainder of approx. 30% are held by various shareholders.

Renewal of the three locomotives’ cog wheels.

As part of the second medium-term investment programme, the Achenseebahn receives national and local government grants to renovate the track.

The steep section of the track is renovated by Fa. Unterrainer.

The local carpentry Gürtler of Maurach/Achensee renew the upper section of passenger car no. 6.

THE ACHENSEEBAHN’S 100-YEAR CELEBRATION!
The local company Jenbacher Werke renew the upper structure of passenger car no. 5.
For the first time since 1946 the number of passengers transported succeeds the 100,000 mark and reaches its peak at 121,900. The successor of Otto Scheifinger, Ing. Bernhard Marchi, takes over as Executive Director.

Refurbishment works in the office building are completed.
Locomotive 701 is fitted with a new cog wheel axis and a new jackshaft. During the main inspection of locomotives 703 and 702, the copper fireboxes are replaced by welded steel fireboxes.

Locomotive 701: overhaul of cylinders. Locomotive 703: renewal of cog wheel axis and jackshaft. The village of Jenbach acquires 22% of Achenkirch’s share capital and partakes in the national government’s third medium-term investment programme. Passenger transport peaks at 134,100.

Commencement of the national government’s third medium-term investment programme. The financial aid of national and local government and the villages of Eben, Jenbach and Achenkirch facilitates the refurbishment of the locomotives and the upper structures.

The small bronze intermediate gear wheels of locomotive 702 and 703 are replaced. The concession is extended by ten years until 31.12.2002.

January: Negotiations and commencement of construction works at the “Remise” and its workshop and social rooms as well as the coal conveyor and the track system at the entrance.
December: the buildings and structures are completed.
Passenger travel stays above 100,000 since 1989.

Main revision of boiler 701, eight new cylinders are cast. The five-point track system at the entrance to the Remise is completed. The coal tower with its conveyor comes into use.

Locomotive no. 2: adaptation, new frames and gears. The supervisory authority decides on a capital increase of 1300 shares at a nominal value of ATS 1000.-

Locomotive no. 1: adaptation, new frames and gears. The national government’s fourth medium-term investment programme commences. Passenger car 1: new box bodywork, revision of the undercarriage.

Carriages no. 2 and 3: renewal of undercarriage and upper structure.

Locomotive no. 3: adaptation, new frames and gears. Commencement of preliminary studies on the subject of Achenseebahn 2000 – nostalgia and modern times, the prospects of a 19th Century steam cog railway in the new millennium.

Carriage no. 4: renewal of the box bodywork and revision of the undercarriage. Locomotive no. 4: completion of the new frame and undercarriage.
Prof. Marschner of the University of Innsbruck is selected to carry out a feasibility study bearing the title “Analysis of economical prospects, Achenseebahn 2000 – nostalgia and modern times”.
Karwendelpark architect DI M. Prachensky’s vision of the railway project Jenbach – Pertisau – Falzthurn Valley – Eng – Voderriss with extension to Mittenwald/Lenggries (Bavaria).

Main revision of boiler no. 3. Locomotive no. 4 receives new gears.
Completion and presentation of the economical feasibility study.

Main revision of boiler no. 1. Construction of a bar carriage on the undercarriage of the former highboard wagon no. H5.
Commencement of the national government’s fifth medium-term investment programme covering the renewal of the overall track and the projection and planning of an extension to Pertisau representing phase one of the Krawendel project.

The construction company Swietelsky carries out renewal and repair works on the even track between Eben and Seespitz. Renewal of sleepers and track ballast. The 460 metre bend in the area of Maurach centre is replaced by a straight track.

Completion of the overall adhesion track between Seespitz and Eben.
Main revision of boiler no. 2.

Completion of locomotive no. 4. The adhesion boiler’s performance, however, is insufficient, necessitating a replacement.
The extension of the fifth investment programme by one year until 2004 facilitates the completion of the overall even track between Eben and Seespitz/Achensee (km 3.634 to 6.763).

General overhaul of the three gears including the additional installation of seals by Eisenbeiss.
Commencement of the sixth medium-term investment programme (2005 – 2009). EUR 1,385,000 go towards renovation works on the first section of the steep track.

Commencement of Swietelsky’s works on the steep track. Starting at Jenbach station, 660 metres of track are renewed, together with the overall station area.

Four railway/road crossings in the areas of Rotholzerweg, Jochlgasse, EK-Wiesinger country road and EK-Eben are renewed by Swietelsky, using Edilon concrete slabs. The new concept of the extension of the Achenseebahn track to Pertisau (car-free village) is presented to local government minister Steixner.
Mayors Hausberger and Meßner - Tourist Board, Mr. Entner – VVT (the Tyrolean public transport conglomerate), Mr. Fuchshuber - Achenseebahn Executive Director Mr. Marchi.

Commencement of renovation works of the track section up to km 1.5. Constructional adjustments at the office building to accommodate the new Achenseebahn Shop. New office space is installed on the first floor of the Austrian Railways building.
A fire destroys the engine shed of the Achenseebahn and locomotive no. 1.
Presentation of the projects “Extension to Pertisau – costs – feasibility” and “Station Maurach Mitte”.
A new boiler is ordered from TSCHUDA at Graz.

Reconstruction of locomotive no. 4, completion by April 2009.
Passing of a resolution stipulating the capital increase of approx. 1948 shares at a nominal value of EUR 73.-, offered at EUR 100.- each.
120-year jubilee festivities throughout the year. Celebrations with the Kaiserjäger group of Jenbach and the surrounding areas in June.
Tyrolean Opera Programme, Rok@Lok festival in July.
Philatelists’ days in September.
Literary event and end-of-season celebration.
Reconstruction of locomotive no. 1 (destroyed by fire in 2008). Finalisation of assembly works of locomotive no. 4, inauguration ceremony on 4th July 2009.
Remaining parts (frame, gears and adhesion boiler) come to new life in one further locomotive built especially for the museum at Maurach (Museumswelt).
Completion of  steep track renewal works up to 767 metres (final payment of the government’s sixth medium-term investment programme).
Negotiations regarding the 31 railway crossings. The BMVIT (Ministry of Transport, Innovation and Technology) authorizes the new service regulations.
Capital increase 2009:
1957 shares at a nominal value of EUR 70.- each are issued and sold at EUR 100.- per share within 4 days.
The villages of Eben, Jenbach and Achenkirch decide (as previously in 1995) against participation in this capital increase.
Number of passengers transported: 103,535.

For the first time since 1930, 4 locomotives are at the disposal of the Achenseebahn.
10th May: locomotive no. 2 is fitted with a new boiler built by Tschuda (first  newly built boiler for the Achenseebahn).
Locomotive no. 4 is using locomotive no. 2’s old boiler.
Commencement of the government’s seventh medium-term investment programme (2010-2014). EUR 3.13 million go towards the completion of renewal works on the steep track.
24th June: supervisory board elections – Christian Kittl takes over as new chairman of Achenseebahn AG.
Renewal and modernisation of accounting procedures.
Completion of renewal works on the steep track up to km 2.5.
The supervisory board passes its resolution regarding the construction of a 2-point track at Fischl at km 2.2.
Number of passengers transported: 103,146.

Planning phase and commencement of construction works of a 2-point track at Fischl (halfway uphill), approx. 300 metres, locally operated, Riggenbach system.
Completion of renewal works on the steep track up to km 3.0.