Double Vectron haulage of coal trains is a rarity in the Netherlands, for in the past, Vectrons turned out to be too light to generate enough adhesion ...

Double Vectron haulage of coal trains is a rarity in the Netherlands, for in the past, Vectrons turned out to be too light to generate enough adhesion to pull these heavy trains.

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In murky weather conditions, 189 092 hauls a block train into Venlo on 17 December 2021 and passes the railway crossing at Vierpaardjes.

Rhenus 186 149 hauls a VTG coal train through Venlo-Vierpaardjes on 17 December 2021.

Germany / Electric locomotives / 193 (Siemens Vectron X4E)

Double Vectron haulage of coal trains is a rarity in the Netherlands, for in the past, Vectrons turned out to be too light to generate enough adhesion to pull these heavy trains. DBC tried on 16 December 2021 at Blerick with 193 352 leading sister loco 193 324 and a fully loaded coal train.

Leonardus Schrijvers 20.12.2021, 638 Views, 0 Comments

In murky weather conditions, 185 197 hauls a block train into venlo on 17 December 2021 and passes the railway crossing at Vierpaardjes.

Railpool 185 690 rides solo through Passau Hbf on a wet 28 August 2021.

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On 7 August 2025 SBBCI 193 658 hauls an intermodal train through Venlo Vierpaardjes. 
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Germany / Electric locomotives / 193 (Siemens Vectron X4E), Switzerland / Private Cargo Companies / SBB Cargo

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RheinCargo 193 106 continues her journey after a short break at Mannheim Hbf on 19 May 2026. 
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 193 (Siemens Vectron X4E), Germany / Companies / Rheincargo

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The DB Cargo 193 328 with a tank train from Germany to the port of Antwerp. Build by Siemens in 2018 with construction N° 22403. Line 27A at Antwerp Airport. 10-07-2026 
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Germany / Companies / DBG, Germany / Electric locomotives / 193 (Siemens Vectron X4E)

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The Medway 7193 001 coming from the port of Antwerp. Build by Siemens in 2025 with construction N° 24307. Line 27A at Antwerp Airport. 10-07-2026 
Mark Min

Germany / Electric locomotives / 193 (Siemens Vectron X4E), Belgium / Private companies / Medway Belgium N.V.

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