Since an absolute ban on steam traction on the Belgian railway network holds sway firmly, Bwelgian steam locomotives find themselves back far away ...

Since an absolute ban on steam traction on the Belgian railway network holds sway firmly, Bwelgian steam locomotives find themselves back far away from home.

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Once Dutch, now Polish: DBSPL DE6400-6458 stands on 4 May 2024 in Wolsztyn as an onlooker to the steam loco patrade -and the massive crowds, attracted by that bonanza.

SU45-079 rests at Poznan Glowny on 3 May 2024.

Since an absolute ban on steam traction on the Belgian railway network holds sway firmly, Bwelgian steam locomotives find themselves back far away from home. On 4 May 2024 TUBIZE 2069 tajkes part in the manouevring during the steam loco parade in Wolsztyn.

Leonardus Schrijvers 13.05.2024, 64 Calls, 0 Comments

SM42-2542 stands sidelined at Rzepin on 7 May 2024.

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On 6 May 2023 TOM, a.k.a. Tata Steel 22 has arrived at Eeklo with her steam shuttle from Maldegem. Due to environmental controversies concerning the Tata steel plant at IJmuiden, the steel giant decided against further steam excursions on her terrain and planted Loco 22 with the SCM in Belgium and four-axle loco 57 'BONNE' at the Miljoenenlijn/ZLSM in the very southern tip of the Netherlands. 
Leonardus Schrijvers

Belgium / Heritage Railways and Museums / SCM (Stoomcentrum Maldegem), Belgium / Steam locomotives / Various

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On the most recent British Coronation Day 6 May 2023, Loco 22 TOM gets her steam shuttle train to eeklo at the little platform at Maldegem. The pub in the back ground offers a nioce collection of highly enjoyable Belgian beers!. 
Leonardus Schrijvers

Belgium / Heritage Railways and Museums / SCM (Stoomcentrum Maldegem), Belgium / Steam locomotives / Various

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TOM, former Hoogovens Lok 22 runs light at the SCM in Maldegem on 6 May 2023 during the Steam Weekend. Due to environmental issues and controversies, Tata Steel, owner of two steam engines, decided to quit steam excursions on their areal and sold the two steamers. TOM has found a new asylum in Maldegem. 
Leonardus Schrijvers

Belgium / Heritage Railways and Museums / SCM (Stoomcentrum Maldegem), Belgium / Steam locomotives / Various

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