After the photos in Feuchy, I was informed of an infrastructure train that would run from Lille to Tergnier. I should be able to make it right on time in Landas. However, right on time meant that upon arrival on the spot the level crossing gates closed and the train passed. No luck. So I took my time to drive to the Somain – Cambrai … Continue reading A yellow surprise
Exactly 3 weeks after the previous full-day trip, I made a day trip by bicycle (Oldschool day out). And again, the Eupen – Oostende Intercity trains were detoured. This time because of construction works between Gent and Brugge. Throughout the day, I got to make several photos of these loco-hauled trains, consisiting more and more of brand-new M7 double-decker coaches. Continue reading Intercity detours – part 2
On Sunday, right before starting the long way home, I spent some time in Güterglück. I was hoping that the name of the town suggested something about the train traffic. I also wanted to make a photo of the old railway crossing. No freight train, but a modern Talent train fit well. Continue reading New trains on old crossings
The local line from Zalhostice, along the Elbe, to Ceska Lipa is…, well, rural. It is a nice contrast to the relatively busy valley, and I wanted to make some photos on these small lines. I was hoping to get some locomotive hauled trains, but got this modernised Regionova vehicle in front of the lens. Ah well, it fits nicely between the bushes this way. Continue reading Rural Regionova
I honestly don’t remember why I went to spend some time waiting at Pepingen. It may have been for a rush hour train that I ended up not seeing… anyway, I ended up with some nice pictures of other passenger trains. Continue reading There doesn’t always have to be a reason
Railscapes 