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Akiem 490-006 Astride

What an exception is this MÁV hired locomotive in my stream. The only reason I took some shots of it, is because it's a BB36000 type Astride. Despite these locomotives are nearly 30 year old, their futuristic design gives them a high tech vibe. And of course, the built in technology (inverter controlled asynchronous motors on each axis) of the loco was outstanding at that time.

Here the 490-006 runs through Nagytétény-Diósd to the capital with the IC805 Pécs - Budapest intercity train.

Nikon D5300 + Tamron SP 70-300mm Di VC USD

ISO-320; 1/1250sec; F-stop f/11; EV:+0.3; 105mm (70mm)

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Uploaded on August 11, 2025
Taken on August 1, 2025