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Photos by Leonardus Schrijvers

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In 2007 125 years of the Gotthard line in Switzerland were celebrated massively and two of the participants came steaming from the Czech Republic. From then on, it has been a constant dream of Steam Story Agency rto invite Swiss steam traction on a train fest on Czech soil. Finally, with the last edition of SSA's museum train bonanza in and around Benesov u Prahy, the dream came true with DDF's 241A65 -a French machine. With an extra train from Praha via Ceske Budejovice, 241A65 enters Benesov u Prahy on 18 September 2026.
In 2007 125 years of the Gotthard line in Switzerland were celebrated massively and two of the participants came steaming from the Czech Republic. From then on, it has been a constant dream of Steam Story Agency rto invite Swiss steam traction on a train fest on Czech soil. Finally, with the last edition of SSA's museum train bonanza in and around Benesov u Prahy, the dream came true with DDF's 241A65 -a French machine. With an extra train from Praha via Ceske Budejovice, 241A65 enters Benesov u Prahy on 18 September 2026.
Leonardus Schrijvers

On 18 September 2026 SEH's  50 3616 enters the small Ceske Drahy depot at Benesov u Prahy in preparation for the last edition of the train bonanza STEAM 57.
On 18 September 2026 SEH's 50 3616 enters the small Ceske Drahy depot at Benesov u Prahy in preparation for the last edition of the train bonanza STEAM 57.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Steam locomotives / 50

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Spitzke Verkehr V 100-SP-010 oozes at Bad Bentheim on 16 September 2026 before getting active with railway engineering.
Spitzke Verkehr V 100-SP-010 oozes at Bad Bentheim on 16 September 2026 before getting active with railway engineering.
Leonardus Schrijvers

On 16 September 2026 E40 1313 (formerly DB Cargo 139 313) takes a break at Bad Bentheim before continuing into the Ruhr Area to privide for replacement stock for -again-  failing state-of-the-art EMUs.
On 16 September 2026 E40 1313 (formerly DB Cargo 139 313) takes a break at Bad Bentheim before continuing into the Ruhr Area to privide for replacement stock for -again- failing state-of-the-art EMUs.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 139

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TRI operates the stopping train RB37 between Neuss Hbf and Krefeld Hbf on behalf of National Express, whose new EMUs are still not functioning. To offer a service on the 18 minutes ride between Neuss and Krefeld, older stock is drafted in with loco haulage that suffers from/is graced by a variety of modern and old locos. The appearance of E40 1313 (ex-DB 139 313) on this service was however a rarity. On 23 September 2026 E40 1313 pushes the RB37 out of Krefeld-Oppum to Krefeld Hbf.
TRI operates the stopping train RB37 between Neuss Hbf and Krefeld Hbf on behalf of National Express, whose new EMUs are still not functioning. To offer a service on the 18 minutes ride between Neuss and Krefeld, older stock is drafted in with loco haulage that suffers from/is graced by a variety of modern and old locos. The appearance of E40 1313 (ex-DB 139 313) on this service was however a rarity. On 23 September 2026 E40 1313 pushes the RB37 out of Krefeld-Oppum to Krefeld Hbf.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 139

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RRF/RXP 4401 hauls a LNG train through Alverna on 20 October 2026. The train was operated by RRF on behalf of HSL; the loco having been sold to Rail Experts.
RRF/RXP 4401 hauls a LNG train through Alverna on 20 October 2026. The train was operated by RRF on behalf of HSL; the loco having been sold to Rail Experts.
Leonardus Schrijvers

On 16 February 2026 RDC DE 2700-03 SANDY oozes at Niebüll in the far North of Germany. Even in rather off-season periods three car carrying trains can be spotted between Niebüll and Westerland (Sylt) -there are no roads between the two cities and all traffic has to take the train that crosses the sea arms over the Hindenburg causeway.
On 16 February 2026 RDC DE 2700-03 SANDY oozes at Niebüll in the far North of Germany. Even in rather off-season periods three car carrying trains can be spotted between Niebüll and Westerland (Sylt) -there are no roads between the two cities and all traffic has to take the train that crosses the sea arms over the Hindenburg causeway.
Leonardus Schrijvers

DB 218 397 has coupled herself to a Class 101 with her IC service to Hamburg from Stralsund via Lübeck and Rostock in Lübeck Hbf on 18 February 2026. Due to construction works between Hamburg and Rostock, a detour via Lübeck Hbf was on order -including a change of travel direction and traction, since Lübeck <=> Rostock is still not under the wires. To cut something of the delay, the electric loco stays on the train.
DB 218 397 has coupled herself to a Class 101 with her IC service to Hamburg from Stralsund via Lübeck and Rostock in Lübeck Hbf on 18 February 2026. Due to construction works between Hamburg and Rostock, a detour via Lübeck Hbf was on order -including a change of travel direction and traction, since Lübeck <=> Rostock is still not under the wires. To cut something of the delay, the electric loco stays on the train.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Metronom/Start 246 005 pushes a regional train out of Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaven on 13 February 2026. The Metronom franchise was to last untill December 2028, but financial difficulties led to the termination of the contract in 2026, DB Regio daughter Start taking over.
Metronom/Start 246 005 pushes a regional train out of Hamburg-Harburg to Cuxhaven on 13 February 2026. The Metronom franchise was to last untill December 2028, but financial difficulties led to the termination of the contract in 2026, DB Regio daughter Start taking over.
Leonardus Schrijvers

DB 245 025 stands at Niebüll on 16 february 2026 and waits to get her car carrying train loaded with cars and vans before departure -the only way to reach the island of Sylt on land is by train, taking the 1934 Hindenburg causeway to the island.
DB 245 025 stands at Niebüll on 16 february 2026 and waits to get her car carrying train loaded with cars and vans before departure -the only way to reach the island of Sylt on land is by train, taking the 1934 Hindenburg causeway to the island.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Diesel locomotives / 245

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NS 2522 passes through Alverna as stopping service to Arnhem on 22 October 2026.
NS 2522 passes through Alverna as stopping service to Arnhem on 22 October 2026.
Leonardus Schrijvers

On a grey 22 October 2026 Strukton 1740 'JANNIE'  hauls a railway engineering train through Alverna towards Nijmegen and Arnhem.
On a grey 22 October 2026 Strukton 1740 'JANNIE' hauls a railway engineering train through Alverna towards Nijmegen and Arnhem.
Leonardus Schrijvers

On 17 February 2026 Snálltáget 193 255 calls at Malmo Central with a fast train from Stockholn Central. This train is one of the very few still to use the surface station of Malmo Central after the delayed, but in the end succesfull introductyion of services through the Citutunneln that save trains about 15 minutes time because no longer they have to change direction.
On 17 February 2026 Snálltáget 193 255 calls at Malmo Central with a fast train from Stockholn Central. This train is one of the very few still to use the surface station of Malmo Central after the delayed, but in the end succesfull introductyion of services through the Citutunneln that save trains about 15 minutes time because no longer they have to change direction.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Sweden / Electric locomotives / Various

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RegioJet 740 832 hauls some RJ coaches through Praha-Liben towards Praha-Smichov -sadly against the Sunlight-  on  18 September 2026.
RegioJet 740 832 hauls some RJ coaches through Praha-Liben towards Praha-Smichov -sadly against the Sunlight- on 18 September 2026.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Test ride for 193 348 at Valburg on 8 October 2026. In 2025 two DB Cargo Vectrons, 193 347 and 348 were deployed om automatic train operation (ATO) between Valburg CUP and Meteren. The driver was present, but did not drive the locos. In 2026, this programme was upped to test complete freight trains and their weight is being increased gradually.
Test ride for 193 348 at Valburg on 8 October 2026. In 2025 two DB Cargo Vectrons, 193 347 and 348 were deployed om automatic train operation (ATO) between Valburg CUP and Meteren. The driver was present, but did not drive the locos. In 2026, this programme was upped to test complete freight trains and their weight is being increased gradually.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Netherlands / Electric locomotives / 193

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On 8 October 2026 Akiem/RFO 186 003 -formerly owned by NS Reizigers before their sale-and-lease-back construction with Akiem of France-  hauls a completely blue tank train towards Emmerich through Valburg on the Betuweroute freight artery.
On 8 October 2026 Akiem/RFO 186 003 -formerly owned by NS Reizigers before their sale-and-lease-back construction with Akiem of France- hauls a completely blue tank train towards Emmerich through Valburg on the Betuweroute freight artery.
Leonardus Schrijvers

On 27 April 2016 Metronom celebrated 10 years of operations on the regional fast trains between Hamburg and Hannover and while standing at Hamburg-Harburg, Metronom 146 542 makes no secret of the tenth anniversary. Ten years later however, Metronom went down due to major financial difficulties.
On 27 April 2016 Metronom celebrated 10 years of operations on the regional fast trains between Hamburg and Hannover and while standing at Hamburg-Harburg, Metronom 146 542 makes no secret of the tenth anniversary. Ten years later however, Metronom went down due to major financial difficulties.
Leonardus Schrijvers

DB regio Bayern 1463 002 quits Regensburg Hbf with a Regional Express to Munich via Augsburg. Normally Regensburg Hbf sees a massive flow of freights between Nürnberg and Linz in Austria, but the engineering works between regensburg and Passau until December makes this station somewhat calmer...
DB regio Bayern 1463 002 quits Regensburg Hbf with a Regional Express to Munich via Augsburg. Normally Regensburg Hbf sees a massive flow of freights between Nürnberg and Linz in Austria, but the engineering works between regensburg and Passau until December makes this station somewhat calmer...
Leonardus Schrijvers

Solo ride for EGP 192 103 through Regensburg Hbf on 22 September 2026. The photo was shot from behind the window of the pedestrians' concourse at Regensburg Hbf.
Solo ride for EGP 192 103 through Regensburg Hbf on 22 September 2026. The photo was shot from behind the window of the pedestrians' concourse at Regensburg Hbf.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 192 (Smartron)

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One tank container, one oil tank wagon and the rest LNG wagons is the consist of DB Cargo 249 003 passing through Köln Süd on a grey 13 May 2026.
One tank container, one oil tank wagon and the rest LNG wagons is the consist of DB Cargo 249 003 passing through Köln Süd on a grey 13 May 2026.
Leonardus Schrijvers

SBB Historic 193 110 hauls the Samskip containertrain through Köln SÜd on a grey 13 May 2026. This train originated from Kijfhoek Yard near Rotterdam and continues allthe way to Melzo near Milan in Italy through the Dutch Betuweroute, Germany and Switzerland.
SBB Historic 193 110 hauls the Samskip containertrain through Köln SÜd on a grey 13 May 2026. This train originated from Kijfhoek Yard near Rotterdam and continues allthe way to Melzo near Milan in Italy through the Dutch Betuweroute, Germany and Switzerland.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Switzerland / Private Cargo Companies / SBB Cargo

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On a grey 13 May 2026 Eisenbahn Gruppe Potsdam EGP 193 848 hauls a reasonably well loaded container train through Köln SÜd towards Köln-Eiffeltor.
On a grey 13 May 2026 Eisenbahn Gruppe Potsdam EGP 193 848 hauls a reasonably well loaded container train through Köln SÜd towards Köln-Eiffeltor.
Leonardus Schrijvers

One of the very few Metronom locos still carrying the Metronom logos is 146 535, seen here calling at Celle on 20 August 2026. Due to  financial difficulties, metronom had to cancel their franchise Hamburg--Hannover--Göttingen media 2026 instead of December 2028.
One of the very few Metronom locos still carrying the Metronom logos is 146 535, seen here calling at Celle on 20 August 2026. Due to financial difficulties, metronom had to cancel their franchise Hamburg--Hannover--Göttingen media 2026 instead of December 2028.
Leonardus Schrijvers

EGP 192 104 hauls a container train through Celle towards the massive Hamburg port area on 17 September 2026. Class 192 is a scaled down Vectron that only has 15 kV, 16,7 Hz AC capacity.
EGP 192 104 hauls a container train through Celle towards the massive Hamburg port area on 17 September 2026. Class 192 is a scaled down Vectron that only has 15 kV, 16,7 Hz AC capacity.
Leonardus Schrijvers

Germany / Electric locomotives / 192 (Smartron)

31 1200x800 Px, 18.10.2026