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FR – 31 mai avril 2026, 19h24 – Horná Štubňa, Slovaquie
Coucher de soleil à Horná Štubňa
En provenance de Banská Bystrica, la belle 486.007 tchécoslovaque descend vers Horná Štubňa après le passage de Čremošné et du Malý Šturec, entre le massif de la Grande Fatra et les monts de Kremnica.
La scène est photographiée à l’extrémité est de la gare de Horná Štubňa obec, peu après le viaduc. Les arbres du premier plan structurent l’image. Ils donnent de la profondeur au contre-jour, encadrent la composition, et ajoutent un jeu d’ombres chinoises.
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EN – 31 May 2026, 19:24 – Horná Štubňa, Slovakia
Sunset at Horná Štubňa
Coming from Banská Bystrica, the Czechoslovak 486.007 descends towards Horná Štubňa after the Čremošné and Malý Šturec section, between the Veľká Fatra range and the Kremnica Mountains.
At the eastern end of Horná Štubňa obec station, shortly after the viaduct, the low evening sun reduces the train to silhouette. The foreground trees frame the scene and give depth to the backlit composition.
© Jean-Marc Frybourg – 260531-7087
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On December 22, 1999, a series 45 railbus enters the station of Florenville with an omnibus service from Virton to Bertrix. The electrification was ongoing, but is not visible in this photo.
Wishing everyone a beautiful 2022!
B 4509 Florenville 22.12.1999
Photograph 2006, Scan 2026
Freight train coming through St Paul riverfront to cross the Mississippi River.
Mamiya 645 S1000 / 150mm Sekor / Kodak Tri-X / Pyrocat-HD / Film scan / Epson V700 / Silverfast / Adobe CS
2006 - 6054_My-City
FR – 31 mai 2026, 18h20 – Čremošné, Slovaquie
Au kilomètre 32,6, la 486.007 provenant de Banská Bystrica sort du tunnel de Čremošné (Čremošniansky tunel en Slovaque). Construit entre 1936 et 1940, c’est le plus long tunnel de Slovaquie, 4697 m.
Il se situe sur la ligne 170 Zvolen – Banská Bystrica – Dolná Štubňa – Vrutky et passe sous le col de Malý Šturec (à la transition entre les monts de la Grande Fatra et de Kremnica) entre le village de Čremošné et Harmanec. C'est un tunnel de faîte et le dernier des 22 tunnels de la ligne en venant de Banská Bystrica, qui ont une longueur cumulées de 12211 m.
L’altitude de la section Banská Bystrica – Dolná Štubňa n’est pas très élevée. Elle culmine à 692,9 m. Mais c’est une ligne spectaculaire, dans un terrain difficile, montagneux et escarpé. Les accès pour photographier les sites les plus typiques sont compliqués, même pour certaines gares. Sur une quarantaine de kilomètres, il y a 5 viaducs, en plus des 22 tunnels qui représentent 30% de la longueur de la ligne.
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EN – 31 May 2026, 18:20 – Čremošné, Slovakia
At kilometre 32.6, 486.007 emerges from the Čremošné Tunnel (Čremošniansky tunel in Slovak) while working away from Banská Bystrica on line 170, Zvolen – Banská Bystrica – Dolná Štubňa – Vrútky.
Built between 1936 and 1940, the tunnel is 4,697 metres long and remains the longest railway tunnel in Slovakia. It passes beneath the Malý Šturec Pass, between Čremošné and Harmanec, at the transition between the Greater Fatra and Kremnica Mountains. As a summit tunnel, it marks the highest and most demanding part of the Banská Bystrica – Dolná Štubňa section; for trains coming from Banská Bystrica, it is also the last of the line’s 22 tunnels.
Although the line does not reach a particularly high altitude (its summit is at 692.9 metres) it is one of Slovakia’s most striking mountain railways. Over roughly forty kilometres, it includes 22 tunnels with a combined length of 12,211 metres, representing about 30% of the route, as well as five viaducts. The terrain is steep, enclosed and heavily wooded, which makes access to many of the best photographic locations difficult.
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FR – 1er juin 2026 – Dolný Harmanec, Slovaquie
La locomotive préservée T 678.0012 construite pour les chemins de fer tchécoslovaques (ČSD) en 1963, sort du plus long tunnel de Slovaquie, le « Čremošniansky tunel » (Tunnel de Čremošné) – 4697 m – côté est, en direction de Banská Bystrica.
Le portail se distingue par son ouverture en fer à cheval et son grand arc de maçonnerie, qui lui donnent une allure monumentale. Largement conservé dans sa forme authentique, il présente une valeur patrimoniale reconnue et relève d’une architecture stylisée d’inspiration médiévale ou fortifiée.
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EN – 1 June 2026 – Dolný Harmanec, Slovakia
Preserved Czechoslovak State Railways (ČSD) diesel-electric locomotive T 678.0012, built in 1963, emerges from the east portal of the 4,697-metre Čremošné Tunnel (Čremošniansky tunel in Slovak) Slovakia’s longest railway tunnel, while heading towards Banská Bystrica.
The portal is notable for its horseshoe-shaped opening and large masonry arch, giving it a distinctly monumental appearance. Largely preserved in its authentic form, it is recognised for its heritage value and displays a stylised medieval or fortified architectural character.
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Im äußersten Süden Frankreichs betreibt der Verein Train du Pays Cathare et du Fenouillèdes (TPCf) Touristikverkehre als „Train Rouge“ auf der reizvollen Bahnlinie von Rivesaltes am Mittelmeer nach Axat im Pyrenäenvorland. Zum Einsatz kommen verschiedene Garnituren, wobei meist ein Triebwagen vom Typ X 4500 „Caravelle“ zwischen Rivesaltes und Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet pendelt, während ein lokbespannter Zug auf dem hinteren Abschnitt zwischen Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet und Axat zum Einsatz kommt.
Vor imposanter Kulisse verlässt der Zug in gemächlichem Tempo Saint-Paul-de-Fenouillet in Richtung Axat. Bei der BB 63240 handelt es sich um eine Rangierdieselloktype aus den 1960er Jahren, die in großer Stückzahl an die SNCF geliefert wurde.
Thoughts of the last moment are sometimes the better ones, I must admit. While packing our stuff to go home, it appeared to us that we could still make it for the TER Service to Sarreguemines. This service was one of the last ones hauled a BB67400 series diesel. We won the race against the clock; in what were really the last rays of sunshine I got my one and only photo of this loco-hauled service. Shortly hereafter the train was replaced by railcars.
SNCF 67571, Obermodern 29.1.2017
On the morning of October 23 I was in Klamm right on time to catch this train from Mantova to Dunai Finomito in Hungary. The foreground is covered with roots of trees: I had to raise my camera quite high to reach above it.
OBB 1144 241, 1293 134 and an unidentified sister. Klamm, October 23, 2025.
Hexafret Somain Triage > Alland'Huy et Sausseuil (Usine VIVESCIA) en pleine manoeuvre
Le train refera le chemain inverse dans l'après-midi, à vide pour être stocké en attendant une prochaine escapade.
The name Vrutice sounded familiar to me, but I didn't remember why. It's only later that I founf out that there is a very nice photo location for morning eastbound trains. Doesn't matter, I also like this location on the inside of the curve.
Almost 40-years old 130 036 leads a mixed eastbound freight train through the curves of Vrutice.
CD 130 036, Vrutice 20.9.2016
The longer days of the year make after-work photography sessions worthwhile. Typically I visit only one location then, for some oldschool sitting and waiting what comes by. I spent a successfull evening in Beveren on the branch line that comes from the port (left river bank), right before it connects to the main line to Gent. Of the three trains I saw here, I like my photo below here best.
BLX 7718 + 7721 Beveren 9.8.2016
L'ex Trogenerbahn BDe 4/8 21 sta per arrivare alla fermata di Ebenhof con un treno diretto a Soprabolzano / Oberbozen. 7/11/25.
Het spoorwegstation Rotterdam Stadion - geopend in 1937 - wordt normaliter alleen gebruikt bij voetbalwedstrijden en evenementen in De Kuip. In het weekend van 24-25 juni 2023 eindigden hier echter de reguliere treinen uit het zuiden in verband met werkzaamheden te Rotterdam Centraal. Nu de toegangshekken geopend waren was dit een mooie gelegenheid hier de infra vast te leggen.
De in/uitgang is wel voorzien van OV-in/uitcheckpaaltjes (met grote borden erbij om het nog wat ingewikkelder te maken) maar verder oogt dit vooral .... oud en kaal (maar hufterproof). De ronding in de doorloophekken zal in het verleden de plaats zijn geweest voor de kaartjescontroleurs. Op de achtergrond (midden-links) de voetgangersbrug (in de volksmond: ‘de loopgoot’) voor een afgeschermde route tussen het treinstation en De Kuip. Mochten alle plannen van 'Rotterdam Stadionpark' doorgaan dan gaat hier in de toekomst veel veranderen en wordt deze tijdelijke halte een volwaardig treinstation.
The Dutch railway station Rotterdam Stadion is normally only used during football matches and events at the nearby stadium. However, on the weekend of 24-25 June 2023, trains from the south ended here due to works at Rotterdam Central. This was a great opportunity to capture the infrastructure here for a change.
The entrance/exit does have check-in/out-facilities (with yellow signs attached to make it a bit more complicated) but otherwise this looks mostly .... old and bare (but lumber-proof). Should all the plans of 'Rotterdam Stadionpark' go ahead, much will change here in the future and this temporary stop will become a full-fledged train station.
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Since it became very quiet in Gemmenich , we headed east of Montzen in order to catch the Oradea train that we missed in Gemmenich, and that was parked in Montzen. Turned out the line was blocked due to a tragic level crossing accident. Once the traffic goit going again, we got treated by 7 freights in a row, among which this beautiful blue Railtrax 266 016 with the Oradea shuttle 41594 to Zeebrugge.
Full report, including more blue, on Railscapes.blog
BRLL 266 016 (RTX), Warsage 28.10.2021
You can't always have drinks on a terrace in between visits when it's sunny, right? Not always, indeed, so I found myself next to the tracks for a little while, while my girlfriend was chilling out along the water. South of Stockholm's train station is a bridge over the water, right before the tracks dive into a tunnel.
I didn't stay that long, really, but got to see a lot of interesting trains besides the frequent commuter trains.
The Snälltaget to Malmö has just left Stockholm, hauled by Hectorrail's 242 531, the same one that brought us to the Swedish captial.
HCTOR 182 531 (242 531), Stockholm 6.5.2016
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Somewhere between Paris and Lille on LN3 (French high speed line 3).
I thought about a square format for this picture. To better retranscribe my point of view as a train driver.
Song by Fleetwood Mac.
Railroad to the Rhein-Waal-Terminal, Emmerich am Rhein, Deutschland
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