Lunar eclipse 2011

End of the day, and end of an era. MDmot luggage motorcars has been whitdrawn from daily service at the 12th of December, since then only one line is served with these units. In a few months almos... (more)

Saving the saveable. The two boogies became the most valuable parts of the engine after the accident. To remove them workers had to cut through the holding irons. The rest of 1054 will be history ... (more)

First lights of sun found 1054 back on track after a long night for the recovery crew. The damaged front element is being ripped off with Szolnoks 150 ton crane. Railroad: Hungarian State Railways (MÁV)
Locomotive: V43
Location: Kiskunlachaza, Hungary
Locomotive #: 1054
Train ID: Unknown
Photo Date: November 13, 2010

Derailment scene between Kiskunlachaza and Delegyhaza For more images click here.

Military shipment leaves Isaszeg.

Lakeside Flirt

Perfect spot for the next fishing.

Alternative route. Earlier this day a derailment occured on the electrified main line at Adony, track was closed, but goods must be kept in motion. Until things got back to normal, a few freights ... (more)

MIXa suburban trainset arrives to Lágymányosi-híd stop. Only 8 of the originally built 27 trains remain in service.

Two 813 type DMUs on the impressive steel bridge at Maribor. Photo was taken from a restaurant during my breakfast.