After pulling its train from Libramont to Arlon station #29.013 starts manoeuvring aroung the train to be coupled on the train again for the next trip back to Libramont. - Occasion of this special... (more)
essai de traction de la HLE 1802
Suitable for 4 overheadcurrents, today it runs only through Belgium. The 1602 with a rushhourtrain from Schaarbeek to Oostende at the direct line from Brussels to Gent.
Brussels first series of PCC cars, including this example, were delivered in 1952. Now 57, their last year in service is now upon us, and they may not survive until summer.
The light blue and yellow Scheme showed off that the Locomotive had a Generator for electrcal train-Heating.
Diesel engines on an electrified track...a common sight on line 24 last year, until the electrification of this line on the border between Belgium and Germany was a fact. Nowadays most trains are ... (more)
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This view shows a push-pull electric loco operated service at Schaarbeek with the loco pushing away from Brussels direction
On my only visit to Belgium (should have gone to France for 56s, Ryanairs fault!) I found this pleasing station shot.
The tunnel at Glons has never been excavated because of the cemetary that lies on top of it. NMBS 2011 with a mixed freight to Antwerp.
