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, 146 Calls, 0 Comments

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

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On 21 September 2019 AD05 prepares herself witha sister engine for the return lap at Treignes during the CFV3V Weekend a Vapeur. AD stands for André Dumont, one of the erstwhile many coal mines in Belgium. Each coal mine of real importance had at least one of these tank engines for local operations, four of which reveived an asylum at the CFV3V. 
Leonardus Schrijvers

Belgium / Heritage Railways and Museums / CFV3V Three Valleys Steam Train, Belgium / Steam locomotives / Various

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SA01 prepares herself with a sister engine for the return lap at Treignes during the CFV3V Weekend a Vapeur on 21 September 2019. SA stands for SAFEA, one of the erstwhile many coal mines in Belgium. Each coal mine of real importance had at least one of these tank engines for local operations, four of which reveived an asylum at the CFV3V. The photo was shot from safe distance. 
Leonardus Schrijvers

Belgium / Heritage Railways and Museums / CFV3V Three Valleys Steam Train, 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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The driver of loco 22 TOM (from Tata Steel IJmuiden and based with the SCM) enjoys a brief pause at Maldegem during the steam weekend on a rainy 6 May 2023. 
Leonardus Schrijvers

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

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