Saar Rail is one of the last operators to use ex-DB Class 151 electrics, but that era will also come to an end

Saar Rail is one of the last operators to use ex-DB Class 151 electrics, but that era will also come to an end.

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V36 224 stands as an exhibition in the BEM at Nördlingen on 2 June 2019.

Saar Rail is one of the last operators to use ex-DB Class 151 electrics, but that era will also come to an end. On 31 March 2026 SR 151 161 hauls a so called "Suppenzug" (soup train) of molten steel in torpedo shaped wagons from Dillinger Hütte into Völklingen.

Leonardus Schrijvers 07.04.2026, 260 Views, 0 Comments

DB 425 112 is about to call at Dillingen (Saar) on 27 March 2017.

RFO 193 185 hauls an intermodal train through Kaarst-Broicherheide on 12 August 2025.

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On 31 March 2026 DB Regio 1440 011/511 quits Völklingen for Trier Hbf. 
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Stations / Various in Saarland, Germany / Electric multiple units / 1440 (Alstom Coradia Continental)

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Saar Rail 151 161 runs round in Völklingen on 31 March 2026. Once ubiquitious with DB ranks and later seeing much service with private ranks, the age of six-axle Class 151 is sadly drawing to a close. So enjoy them while you still can! 
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 151, Germany / Stations / Various in Saarland

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DB 1440 002 quits Völklingen with an RB to Trier Hbf on 31 March 2026 during a short moment of Sun shine. 
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Stations / Various in Saarland, Germany / Electric multiple units / 1440 (Alstom Coradia Continental)

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"Surprises mostly are unpleasant" is an agadium in politics. This surprise therefore was not political: museum electric 110 348 calls at Saarbrücken with an RB on 21 July 1998. 
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 110, Germany / Stations / Various in Saarland

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