Modern Freight Trains

by Friedhelm Weidelich

The freight bypass line in Hanover is always worth a few hours with my camera, because with trains running so frequently, I come across new locomotives and freight cars every time. 45 photos.

La ligne de contournement pour le fret à Hanovre vaut toujours le détour pour y passer quelques heures avec mon appareil photo, car les trains y circulent si fréquemment que je découvre à chaque fois de nouvelles locomotives et de nouveaux wagons de marchandises. 45 photos.

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This is how they will look like

by Friedhelm Weidelich

DB Fernverkehr's ICE trains are facing competition. Here's what they look like.

Les trains ICE de DB Fernverkehr font face à la concurrence. Voici à quoi ils ressemblent.

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At the Service Depot of Siemens Mobility in Dortmund

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Reliability of trains is a goal that Siemens Mobility has achieved in its service depot in Dortmund, among other places. A visit report.

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Commuter Train from Siemens Mobility for Egypt

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Every now and then there is an opportunity to get to know rail vehicles produced in Germany for export. Siemens Mobility presented the DesiroEgypt for Egypt at a press event yesterday and invited railway journalists to take a ride. The four-car multiple-unit train is based on the DesiroHC, which is used on the RRX, for example.

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The new Diesel Engine at RailAdventure

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Since February 10, RailAdventure has been operating the Siemens EuroRunner 20 diesel-electric locomotive, which has been available as a gauge 1 model before.

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30 Years ICE

by Friedhelm Weidelich

Thirty years ago, on June 2, 1991, the ICE train service of the Deutsche Bundesbahn or Deutsche Bahn AG started with high-speed trains of class 401. Information and a large picture gallery with views from outside and inside.

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