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, 468 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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RheinCargo 193 106 takes a short break at Mannheim Hbf for a crew change on 19 May 2026. 
Leonardus Schrijvers

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

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Solo ride for 193 361 near Diepholz on 23 April 2026. 
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 193 (Siemens Vectron X4E)

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Quite filling the frame: The 193 073 rented by SBB Cargo is shortly after Veytaux Chillon with a freight train on its way towards St-Maurice. May 19, 202 
Stefan Wohlfahrt

Germany / Electric locomotives / 193 (Siemens Vectron X4E), Switzerland / Private Cargo Companies / SBB Cargo

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