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Our battery tractor was not strong enough to pull the crocodile and the two cars in. So the 130 tons heavy machine was parked on a different track with electrical power supplied by the wires.
Returning to my home town after a short photo trip, before turning into my street, I saw some freight wagons standing still near my house. It turned out that one of the wagons had a problem with the brakes. The train driver got it fixed, and got the train back moving when I arrived on the spot. This location has changed quite a bit: as part of the modal shift from car to bicycle, a bicycle highway was built here, together with a fence.
BRLL 4004 (EPF), De Pinte 18.2.2017
Bergün is known for winter sports - skiing and sledging. The end of january wasn't the busy period, as we had to wait a while before some ski's sled by. Fortunately, they came right on the moment when a train was descending the Albula line towards Chur. Pretty cool to see them race down the hill together, each at their own pace. I'm not sure the skiers are headed towards the station - maybe rather the après-ski tent?
Who would win the race to Bergün station? I'm pretty sure it will be the passenger in the train led by engine 707.
RhB 707, Bergün 27-1-2016
North of Ceska Trebova, the railway lines curves throught a beautiful valley. It was harder to expect to make photos here, but I managed to get a few. Still in the shade, ELL Vectron 193 227 hauls a RegioJet train from Prague to Kosice.
ELOC 193 227 (RJ), Bezpravi 21.9.2016
The nice weather was flying north-east, but on Tuesday I wanted to be more to the south-east. Considering the time, my compromise was to head east for making a photo of the RB37 between Neuss and Krefeld, that is operated with TRI rolling stock.
Under a threatening sky, with a subtle amount of sun barely lighting the scene, TRI E11 112 is seen heading the RB37 towards Neuss.
Bösinghoven, October 20, 2025.
End of my early and late summer series on railscapes.blog.
11 May 2025 – Harmanec jaskyňa, Slovakia
Line 170 between Banská Bystrica and Vrútky
This is the Rábkinský Tunnel (197m) on the spectacular section Banská Bystrica - Dolná Štubňa of the line 170 Zvolen - Banská Bystrica - Vrútky. The steam locomotive 556-036 is approaching the east portal, at km 27.2.
Here is the picture of the same train exiting the tunnel : flic.kr/p/2r4jTYX
© Jean-Marc Frybourg – 250511 – 2299
Cette locomotive de manœuvre diesel-électrique est mécaniquement complète, à l'exception de l'absence de moteurs de traction.
Visiting loco JENNY (left) with Ffestiniog Railway locos WELSH PONY, MERDDIN EMRYS and LYD at Porthmadog Harbour on Sunday April 30, 2023 during the Ffestiniog Railway Society AGM Weekend.
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9 May 2025 - Dolný Turček, Slovakia
The preserved steam locomotive ČSD 475.196, of a series nicknamed Šlechtična ("Noblewoman"), is seen working hard on the climb south of Vrútky, at Dolný Turček between Kremnické Bane and Turček, in central Slovakia (Žilina region).
It is travelling on the scenic Diviaky – Zvolen line (#171), which winds through the Kremnica Mountains, a landscape where railways, forests, and former mining villages coexist.
Built by Škoda in Plzeň between 1947 and 1950, the 475.1 class was designed for long-distance passenger services across Czechoslovakia. With its elegant design, red driving wheels, and distinctive star on the smokebox, the class became one of the icons of post-war steam in Czechoslovakia.
Today, 475.196 is preserved at Vrútky and occasionally hauls special trains in the region.
© Jean-Marc Frybourg – 250509-2718
After getting a picture of the yellow 363 005 (here), I wanted to chill ot a bit longer at this location. Sun was perfect and maybe another train would be coming up? This shiny 363 came at the right time, in very beautiful light.
SZ 363 011 with an empty car train towards Ljubljana. Črnotiče, July 12, 2024.
A spot I keep returning to is this one close to Kamp-Bornhofen. Is it because of a previous time when I missed this same train hauled by a black class 66 engine? I had taken a group photo using the camera's timer a few moments before, and had forgotten to turn it off. And you only notice it when pressing the shutter button results in beep...beep instead of click.
DB 185 237, Kamp-Bornhofen 26.3.2016
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Temperatures were rising already as this empty phosphate train passed us, hauled by a Japanese Hitachi loocomotive.
ONCF E-1113, Mrizig 15.5.2017
But finally we got our freight train! Followed by a very quick hike to the car, and fresh air.
ONCF DH 418, Sidi Harazem 17.5.2017
La BB75104 est en tête d'un céréalier composé de wagons "Soufflet" reliant Rouen-Martainville à Bobigny, puis Troyes et enfin les sillos de Polisot dans le Grand Est. La rame vient de passer Herblay avec +30. Pas commun de voir cet EF passer par le groupe VI !
Talbot leverde in 1996-98 treinstellen type DM'90 - bijgenaamd Buffel - aan de Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS). Hoewel nog lang niet versleten rijden ze inmiddels toch al in hun nadagen door de privatisering en elektrificering van spoorlijnen. Zo ook bij de spoorlijn van Zwolle naar Kampen ('Het Kamperlijntje') waar in 2017 de exploitatie wordt overgenomen door Syntus met nieuwe treinstellen. Tevens wordt de lijn geëlektrificeerd en zal de weidse blik in de polder Mastenbroek daardoor verleden tijd zijn.
Dutch National Railways (NS) class DM'90 was built by Talbot during 1996-98 and got the nickname 'Buffalo'. DMU's 3433+3447 are spotted here on the branch line Zwolle - Kampen. As from 2017 the train operator will change from NS (Dutch national railways) into the private operator Syntus. Moreover, the line will be electrified which will make the view on the typical Dutch landscape less attractive.
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Earlier attempts to shoot the famous French nez cassé locomotives on the IC trains between Paris and Maubeuge were rather frustrating, partly due to the very sparse number of trains. That is, until we discovered that there were also loco-hauled trains running between Paris and Saint-Quentin. It turns out you can fill quite a day south of Saint-Quentin chasing these trains, which my friend Eurorailer and I have done a few times last summer.
The full story is as always available on railscapes.blog. This panic shot of 22320 with IC 16458 from Maubeuge to Paris-Nord kicked of the evening parade in Essigny-le-Grand.
Slechts een enkele Portugese Interregio-trein (IR) rijdt in Porto door van het hoofdstation Campanhã naar het in het oude centrum gelegen kleine kopstation São Bento dat verder gedomineerd wordt door moderne elektrische voorstadstreinen. Net als de stationshal zijn ook de perronoverkappingen van Porto São Bento fraai, zeker in combinatie met een Interregio-trein uit Pocinho (Linha do Douro). Bij het vallen van de avond legt de 55-jaar oude CP-locomotief 1429 met rijtuigen uit 1948-1949 (!) als IR 876 langzaam vanuit de tunnel de laatste meters af tot het stootblok.
Only a single CP-Interregio train (IR) continues in Porto from the main Campanhã station to the small head-end São Bento station located in the old town, which is otherwise dominated by modern suburban electric trains. Like the station hall, Porto São Bento's platform covers are beautiful, especially when combined with an Interregio train from Pocinho (Linha do Douro). At dusk, the 55-year-old locomotive 1429 with carriages from 1948-1949 (!) as IR 876 slowly makes its final metres from the tunnel to the end of the platform.
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Een 40-jarig jubileum bij één werkgever komt tegenwoordig weinig meer voor. Dat geldt zeker ook voor het spoormaterieel. In 2021 lukte het locomotief 1611 om de 40 jaar vol te maken. Begin 1981 werd de eerste locomotief van de serie 1600 van de Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) afgeleverd. Op 22 juni 1981 werd locomotief 1611 afgeleverd, met de verwachting om jarenlang bij NS in dienst te blijven. Hoewel 40 jaar in dienst, heeft de locomotief al heel wat werkgevers gekend; een stuk of acht.
Vanaf januari 1999 werd de eerste 37 locomotieven van de serie 1600 (1600-1637) ingezet bij NS Cargo, als gevolg van de opdeling van de Nederlandse Spoorwegen in een goederentak en reizigerstak. NS Cargo ging na een fusie met DB Cargo verder onder de naar Railion. Dat was in 2000. Eerst was er Railion Benelux, waar NS ook een aandeel in had. Na de verkoop van de NS-aandelen in 2003, ging het verder onder de naam Railion Nederland. In 2009 ging Railion verder onder de naam DB Schenker Rail, om vervolgens in 2016 weer DB Cargo te gaan heten.
Vanaf 2009 werden er verschillende 1600’en gesloopt. De 1611 heeft altijd de dans kunnen ontspringen. Vanaf januari 2020 reden er nog maar drie 1600-en bij DB Cargo; de 1604, 1611 en 1615.
In september 2020 is de 1611, samen met vijf andere 1600’en overgenomen door Railexperts. Op 8 mei 2021 heeft het Duitse RailAdventure een meerderheidsbelang in Railexperts genomen. Ter gelegenheid hiervan werd de ex 1611 in het Railadventure-kleurenschema gestoken en mocht meteen die dag een eerste overbrenging doen.
De foto toont de 1611 tijdens het passeren van station Gilze-Rijen. Het is 21 maart 2009 als de locomotief met vijf beladen kalkwagens aan de haak op weg is van de kalkgroeve nabij het Belgische Hermalle naar de hoogovens in Beverwijk. Vanwege werkzaamheden voerde de reis die dag via Breda en Rotterdam in plaats van via Utrecht. Geheel passend bij die periode draagt de locomotief hier de opschriften van Railion.
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Datum en tijd: 21-03-2009 - 14.36 uur
Locatie: Rijen, Station Gilze-Rijen
Maatschappij: Railion Nederland
Materieel: Serie 1600 (RN 1611)
Trein: Hermalle - Visé - Rotterdam - Beverwijk Hoogovens (Tr. 48642)
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Op de spoorlijn Liberec - Harrachov in Tsjechië worden Regio-Shuttle-motorwagens ingezet van fabrikant Stadler uit 2011. Twee stuks met voorop de 840 012-9 passeren het afgelegen station van Dolní Polubný, niet ver verwijderd van de grens met Polen.
Motorcars of class Regio-Shuttle built by Stadler in 2011 provide the services at the Czech railway line from Liberec to Harrachov. Headed by 840 012-9 the train is passing the railway station of Dolní Polubný, not far away from the Polish border.
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