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12/18/2024
 
 
 
 
 
By:Peider SwissTrip
Dates:2/1/2016 - 2/5/2016
Album Info:For making some research on private operators in the freight business I spent a week in northern France. Mostly cold and rainy.
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Europorte France
Title:  Europorte France
Description:  Europorte France operates around twenty units of class BB 37500 in its freight operations.
Photo Date:  2/1/2016  Upload Date: 2/7/2016 3:29:01 PM
Location:  Lerouville, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  EUROPORTE BB37500(UNKNOWN)
Views:  93   Comments: 0
SNCF Infra
Title:  SNCF Infra
Description:  The BB 675087 is passing with a loco/car consist Vitry-la-Ville station. The "6" designation is for SNCF Infra equipment.
Photo Date:  2/1/2016  Upload Date: 2/10/2016 3:40:17 AM
Location:  Vitry-la-Ville, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF BB75000(UNKNOWN)
Views:  207   Comments: 0
Sécurail (a security company)
Title:  Sécurail (a security company)
Description:  Sécurail leased two BB75000 from AKIEM for regional rail freight operator Ferrivia, which has a contract to run two weekly trips between the production and distribution centers of the international medical company Paul Hartmann.
Photo Date:  2/1/2016  Upload Date: 2/8/2016 9:58:32 AM
Location:  La Vancelle, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SECURAIL BB75000(UNKNOWN)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
SNCF Voyageurs (Passenger division)
Title:  SNCF Voyageurs (Passenger division)
Description:  The SNCF class BB 15000 is a class of 25 kV 50 Hz electric locomotives built by Alsthom and MTE between 1971 and 1978. Initially 65 locomotives strong, the series was widely used on the whole French 25 kV network before losing services to TGV trains.
Photo Date:  2/2/2016  Upload Date: 2/8/2016 9:58:02 AM
Location:  Mennessis, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF BB15000(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:  188   Comments: 0
36022 Akiem
Title:  36022 Akiem
Description:  The SNCF Class BB 36000 locomotives (named Astride "Asynchron Tricurrent Drive Engine") are a class of triple voltage 4 axle twin bogie electric locomotives built by GEC-Alsthom (later Alsthom) between 1996 and 2001 for SNCF. They were later transfered to leasing company Akiem, which is number two in the European market.
Photo Date:  2/2/2016  Upload Date: 2/9/2016 12:14:56 PM
Location:  Lens, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  AKIEM BB36000(UNKNOWN)
Views:  212   Comments: 0
VFLI and NRS
Title:  VFLI and NRS
Description:  VFLI is a privat company within Fret SNCF and was etablished 1998 as a low cost subsidiary. VFLI operates also operates nationwide services with over twenty BB27000. NRS (Normandie Rail Services) is also part of the SNCF groupe and operates branch lines.
Photo Date:  2/2/2016  Upload Date: 2/8/2016 9:57:48 AM
Location:  Mennessis, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  VFLI BB400(UNKNOWN)
Views:  141   Comments: 0
Fret SNCF
Title:  Fret SNCF
Description:  Big surprise, a military train is approaching.
Photo Date:  2/2/2016  Upload Date: 2/10/2016 3:39:45 AM
Location:  Matougues, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF BB75000(UNKNOWN)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
Fret SNCF
Title:  Fret SNCF
Description:  French military equipment on the train.
Photo Date:  2/2/2016  Upload Date: 2/10/2016 3:39:55 AM
Location:  Matougues, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Views:  138   Comments: 0
Fret SNCF
Title:  Fret SNCF
Description:  French military equipment on the train.
Photo Date:  2/2/2016  Upload Date: 2/10/2016 3:40:03 AM
Location:  Matougues, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Views:  117   Comments: 0
SNCF Infra
Title:  SNCF Infra
Description:  A lone class BB75000 comes through heavy rain.
Photo Date:  2/2/2016  Upload Date: 2/8/2016 9:57:32 AM
Location:  Mennessis, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF BB75000(UNKNOWN)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
SNCF TER (with a runaway story)
Title:  SNCF TER (with a runaway story)
Description:  The X73500 is a single railcar type operated by the SNCF in France. They were built from 1999 to 2004. In October 2015 a X73500 hit a cow and its braking system broke. The runaway lastet over 19 km / 12 miles until on an uphill the driver could jump out and could put chocks underneath. Non of the 19 passengers was hurt (but maybe frightend to death). Since then the X73500 are no more allowed to operate as single car train. In January 2015 another incident happened with this class: It didn't activated the track circuits and therefore run over 11 km / 7 miles at 130 kph / 80 mph through several open street gates !
Photo Date:  2/2/2016  Upload Date: 2/10/2016 3:40:47 AM
Location:  Laon, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF X73500(UNKNOWN)
Views:  177   Comments: 0
SNCF TER
Title:  SNCF TER
Description:  Two new EMU B 84500 (Régiolis) in the colors of TER Picardie, at Laon station. The Régiolis base design is a dual-voltage EMU for 1·5 kV DC and 25 kV 50 Hz operation; two other options add 15 kV AC or a diesel hybrid using small roof-mounted engines. Régiolis will be available in three standard lengths - 56 m (three-car), 72 m (four-car) or 110 m (six-car). A framework contract for the supply of up to 1 000 low-floor trainsets to operate regional services was signed in 2009. Over 220 are delivered.
Photo Date:  2/2/2016  Upload Date: 2/10/2016 3:40:54 AM
Location:  Laon, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF B84500(UNKNOWN)
Views:  199   Comments: 0
Untitled
Title:  Untitled
Description:  Tram of 1899 displayed at Laon station. It has a cogwheel system.
Photo Date:  2/2/2016  Upload Date: 2/10/2016 3:40:25 AM
Location:  Laon, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Views:  118   Comments: 0
Euro Cargo Rail
Title:  Euro Cargo Rail
Description:  ECR, subsidiary of German DB Schenker Rail, operates more than 50 BR 186 in France. Here a intermodal train from UK, which was picked up at Calais by ECR.
Photo Date:  2/3/2016  Upload Date: 2/9/2016 12:14:45 PM
Location:  Hazebrouck, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  ECR 186(UNKNOWN)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
Fret SNCF
Title:  Fret SNCF
Description:  A double headed steel train.
Photo Date:  2/3/2016  Upload Date: 2/9/2016 12:13:38 PM
Location:  Morbecque, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF BB27000(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:  183   Comments: 0
SNCF TER Nord-Pas de Calais
Title:  SNCF TER Nord-Pas de Calais
Description:  Class Z23500 consist of 2 double deck coaches. They were built from 1997 and a total of 80 units were built.
Photo Date:  2/3/2016  Upload Date: 2/9/2016 12:14:07 PM
Location:  Hazebrouck, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF Z23500(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:  228   Comments: 0
SNCF TER Nord-Pas de Calais
Title:  SNCF TER Nord-Pas de Calais
Description:  X 76600 of regional operator TER Nord-Pas de Calais.
Photo Date:  2/3/2016  Upload Date: 2/9/2016 12:14:17 PM
Location:  Hazebrouck, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF X76500(UNKNOWN)
Views:  146   Comments: 0
SNCF TER Nord-Pas de Calais
Title:  SNCF TER Nord-Pas de Calais
Description:  The B 82500 is a class of hybrid, multi-system, diesel and overhead electrification (1.5 kV DC, 25 kV AC) powered multiple unit built by Bombardier for SNCF. B 82749/750 was put into service 2011.
Photo Date:  2/3/2016  Upload Date: 2/9/2016 12:14:27 PM
Location:  Morbecque, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF 82500(DMU)
Views:  114   Comments: 0
SNCF TER Nord-Pas de Calais
Title:  SNCF TER Nord-Pas de Calais
Description:  The Bo'2'2'2'Bo' class B 82500 has two power outputs: Diesel Engine 2x 588 kW and a Electric 1,300 kW.
Photo Date:  2/3/2016  Upload Date: 2/9/2016 12:14:36 PM
Location:  Morbecque, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF B82500(DMU)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
84 SNCF TGV-PSE
Title:  84 SNCF TGV-PSE
Description:  The very first production type of the Amstom TGVs will soon be scrapped. A refurbishing doesn't make sence in a market with low prices. They are all replaced by double deck units.
Photo Date:  2/3/2016  Upload Date: 2/9/2016 12:13:58 PM
Location:  Hazebrouck, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF TGV-PSE(UNKNOWN)
Views:  237   Comments: 0
Euro Cargo Rail
Title:  Euro Cargo Rail
Description:  Euro Cargo Rail was founded in February 2005, in April 2005 EWS International was awarded a safety certification allowing freight train operations in France; it was then able to operate trains on behalf of ECR. The company became a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn in 2007 when its parent EWS was acquired. It has a market share of around 15% in the French rail freight market.
Photo Date:  2/4/2016  Upload Date: 2/8/2016 9:58:40 AM
Location:  Mennessis, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  ECR 186(UNKNOWN)
Views:  195   Comments: 0
SNCF Voyageurs (Passenger division)
Title:  SNCF Voyageurs (Passenger division)
Description:  The BB 22200 is a class of electric locomotives in service with the French railways SNCF, built by Alstom between 1976 and 1986. They are a dual voltage version (1500 V DC and 25 kV 50 Hz AC) of the BB 7200 and BB 15000 classes.
Photo Date:  2/4/2016  Upload Date: 2/8/2016 9:58:12 AM
Location:  Mennessis, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF BB22000(UNKNOWN)
Views:  222   Comments: 0
Fret SNCF
Title:  Fret SNCF
Description:  BB27078, the 4 means freight division, leads another grain train.
Photo Date:  2/4/2016  Upload Date: 2/8/2016 9:58:49 AM
Location:  Mennessis, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF BB27000(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:  139   Comments: 0
Fret SNCF
Title:  Fret SNCF
Description:  France has the Europe Union’s biggest grains sector and is among the world’s biggest exporters of cereals, playing an important role in supplying North Africa in particular. Hence the grain is an important business for French railways, here seen with BB27087.
Photo Date:  2/4/2016  Upload Date: 2/8/2016 9:57:20 AM
Location:  Mennessis, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF BB27000(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:  157   Comments: 0
Euro Cargo Rail
Title:  Euro Cargo Rail
Description:  A class 66 with a block train consist. EMD Series 66 locomotives were transferred ferom EWS to ECR; by November 2007 fifty locomotives had been transferred. Another 60 of class 77 followed.
Photo Date:  2/4/2016  Upload Date: 2/8/2016 9:58:58 AM
Location:  Mennessis, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  ECR 66(UNKNOWN)
Views:  129   Comments: 0
OSR France
Title:  OSR France
Description:  OSR is the third largest private freight operator in France, excluding semi-privat SNCF subsidiary VFLI. It is a subsidiary of Belgien SNCB Cargo and operates six class BB27000 electric and eight class BB75000 diesel.
Photo Date:  2/4/2016  Upload Date: 2/8/2016 9:58:22 AM
Location:  Mennessis, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  OSR BB75000(UNKNOWN)
Views:  354   Comments: 0
Europorte
Title:  Europorte
Description:  The French privat operator Europorte got seven new 90t Vossloh DE 18 in 2015. The DE 18 has 1,800 kW and is powered by a MTU 12V 4000 R43(L) diesel engine, tank capacity is 4000 l / 1056 gal. The locomotive is equipped with slip protection (VSP), an automatic start-stop eco drive system (VED) and driver assistance (VDA), a track recorder (VTR) has been developed to log and analyze for improved fuel efficiency such parameters as working times and travel speeds. Exhaust gas regulation according to EU/2004/26 stage IIIA (prepared for stage IIIB). It is approved to allow operation on public networks at speeds of up to 120 kph / 75 mph.
Photo Date:  2/5/2016  Upload Date: 2/10/2016 3:40:33 AM
Location:  Blenod-les-Touls, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  EUROPORTE DE18(UNKNOWN)
Views:  131   Comments: 0
Fret SNCF
Title:  Fret SNCF
Description:  This Prima EL2U BB 27000 was deleivered in August 2003 from Alstom to SNCF.
Photo Date:  2/5/2016  Upload Date: 2/10/2016 3:39:35 AM
Location:  Blenod-les-Touls, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF BB27000(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:  130   Comments: 0
Fret SNCF
Title:  Fret SNCF
Description:  With the open access change of market the market share of Fret SNCF dropped to less than 70% by 2015.
Photo Date:  2/5/2016  Upload Date: 2/7/2016 3:29:10 PM
Location:  Lerouville, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Locomotives:  SNCF BB37000(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:  112   Comments: 0
Northern France
Title:  Northern France
Description:  Grain hopper, class Tanpps with a volume of 75 m3, of the SNCF car leasing company Erwema.
Photo Date:  2/5/2016  Upload Date: 2/7/2016 3:29:19 PM
Location:  Lerouville, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Views:  98   Comments: 0
Northern France
Title:  Northern France
Description:  Grain hopper of Belgian SNCB Cargo, class Tads with 65 m3.
Photo Date:  2/5/2016  Upload Date: 2/7/2016 3:29:26 PM
Location:  Lerouville, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Views:  85   Comments: 0
Northern France
Title:  Northern France
Description:  Man at work.
Photo Date:  2/5/2016  Upload Date: 2/7/2016 3:29:34 PM
Location:  Lerouville, FR
Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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Views:  102   Comments: 0


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