Namur to Liège onboard a SNCB Classique from 1973!
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Date: 2024-01-09
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-geekvince5610
As a Belgian myself, I have a lot of great memories as a kid riding the SNCB fleet (70s-90s stock) in their retro dark red livery. It gives me warm feelings of nostalgia seeing these trains, I like how they recently refurbished some other models to prolong their lifespan. I hate the graffiti tags tho, SNCB should really find a solution for that. I-m going to miss those trains when they-re gone, especially legacy models by now defunct companies like this one (La Brugeoise et Nivelles. However as much as I will miss them it-s time for some of these trains to go a SNCB museum. I live in a small town myself, which is inside of a rural area and we almost only get old trains here, like a MS75 (pig nose) also from BN. While I absolutely love these legacy models, I do not like to sit in them in a long trip when it-s summer 30-40 degrees without AC. Or if they break down, I mean they-re becoming old give them a break. Btw I wish you ever come across an M5 coach for a review, original or refurbished. Or the MS86, I love that little goggle front especially in the original red livery.
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As a Belgian myself, I have a lot of great memories as a kid riding the SNCB fleet (70s-90s stock) in their retro dark red livery. It gives me warm feelings of nostalgia seeing these trains, I like how they recently refurbished some other models to prolong their lifespan. I hate the graffiti tags tho, SNCB should really find a solution for that. I-m going to miss those trains when they-re gone, especially legacy models by now defunct companies like this one (La Brugeoise et Nivelles. However as much as I will miss them it-s time for some of these trains to go a SNCB museum. I live in a small town myself, which is inside of a rural area and we almost only get old trains here, like a MS75 (pig nose) also from BN. While I absolutely love these legacy models, I do not like to sit in them in a long trip when it-s summer 30-40 degrees without AC. Or if they break down, I mean they-re becoming old give them a break. Btw I wish you ever come across an M5 coach for a review, original or refurbished. Or the MS86, I love that little goggle front especially in the original red livery.
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-wangxg00
This kind of train (I am not sure whether the same type) was also used between Aachen and Liege, depart always at platform 9 of Aachen. I took that train between Aachen and Liege many times when I worked in Leuven 15 years ago and went to Aachen to meeting friends during weekends. The sound of brake releasing and door closing is unique, as well as the acceleration whining sound. Good to see that this kind of trains still exist nowadays. BTW, the route along the Meuse river valley between Namur and Liege is quite beautiful, and was also very important in Belgian history for industrialization.
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This kind of train (I am not sure whether the same type) was also used between Aachen and Liege, depart always at platform 9 of Aachen. I took that train between Aachen and Liege many times when I worked in Leuven 15 years ago and went to Aachen to meeting friends during weekends. The sound of brake releasing and door closing is unique, as well as the acceleration whining sound. Good to see that this kind of trains still exist nowadays. BTW, the route along the Meuse river valley between Namur and Liege is quite beautiful, and was also very important in Belgian history for industrialization.
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-5mnz7fg
This train is really a time machine. And the acceleration sound is so wonderful! It resembles the now sadly extinct sound of the old S-Bahn (Stadtbahn = city rail) stock of Berlin.
As for the soap powder: Yes of course, it was common in all German trains until the introduction of the ICE trains. I still can easily recall the smell of that powder, the feeling on the hands, and the cracking sound of the dispenser. They looked exactly like those in this Belgian train. Maybe it was even the same manufacturer. -_-
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This train is really a time machine. And the acceleration sound is so wonderful! It resembles the now sadly extinct sound of the old S-Bahn (Stadtbahn = city rail) stock of Berlin.
As for the soap powder: Yes of course, it was common in all German trains until the introduction of the ICE trains. I still can easily recall the smell of that powder, the feeling on the hands, and the cracking sound of the dispenser. They looked exactly like those in this Belgian train. Maybe it was even the same manufacturer. -_-
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-hbruins85
Beautiful sound of these motors. Desiro might be more efficient, but I would rather enjoy the hand-crafted sound of the Classique than subject myself to synthetic music from the new cars.
Btw-do you happen to know what is inside the windowless space across the aisle from the driver-s cab? Japan-s Kintetsu Railway had EMUs (2200 series) whose faces had a similar distinctive look, so I became curious. The 2200 cab car had a toilet in the windowless space.
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Beautiful sound of these motors. Desiro might be more efficient, but I would rather enjoy the hand-crafted sound of the Classique than subject myself to synthetic music from the new cars.
Btw-do you happen to know what is inside the windowless space across the aisle from the driver-s cab? Japan-s Kintetsu Railway had EMUs (2200 series) whose faces had a similar distinctive look, so I became curious. The 2200 cab car had a toilet in the windowless space.
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-thhseeking
The last time I rode on one of these was decades ago. They were green and yellow, and the seats were green, too. I don't know why you said that the SNCB had strange trains. The only oddity I find is that at some point the AMs went from having the driver on the left, to have him on the right. The signals are on the left, and the trains run on the left.
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The last time I rode on one of these was decades ago. They were green and yellow, and the seats were green, too. I don't know why you said that the SNCB had strange trains. The only oddity I find is that at some point the AMs went from having the driver on the left, to have him on the right. The signals are on the left, and the trains run on the left.
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-JaapFilius
In the past I travelled a lot in Belgium by train (these AM73 were not refurbished back than. Although the 2nd Class was never very comfortable with their 3+2 seating configuration I always liked the very smooth ride of almost every train, even when track conditions were not at their best.
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In the past I travelled a lot in Belgium by train (these AM73 were not refurbished back than. Although the 2nd Class was never very comfortable with their 3+2 seating configuration I always liked the very smooth ride of almost every train, even when track conditions were not at their best.
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-PBallroomBlitzK
I enjoyed the trip and the filming very much, with all those beautiful views. I should make compilations like this of all my train trips as well -. Well, it might be when retired. -. Btw, in Holland they still have those kind of soap dispensers as well. Thnx for posting
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I enjoyed the trip and the filming very much, with all those beautiful views. I should make compilations like this of all my train trips as well -. Well, it might be when retired. -. Btw, in Holland they still have those kind of soap dispensers as well. Thnx for posting
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-polishstick0609
2: 47 this looks quite weird. Btw here's an intersting fact about the most popular retro EMU in poland: EN57 EMUs were soppsosed to have such fronts too, but that idea was scrapped for some reason. It woudl've looked nearly tye same as the unit reviewed in this video.
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2: 47 this looks quite weird. Btw here's an intersting fact about the most popular retro EMU in poland: EN57 EMUs were soppsosed to have such fronts too, but that idea was scrapped for some reason. It woudl've looked nearly tye same as the unit reviewed in this video.
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-tomdeschutter95
Where is the time.
Loved riding the AM73 and AM75 series.
Regarding the windows, as a little child we sometims putted our head out while driving, but not to far; -)
I miss those classics, and also love the -whining- of the electric motor
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Where is the time.
Loved riding the AM73 and AM75 series.
Regarding the windows, as a little child we sometims putted our head out while driving, but not to far; -)
I miss those classics, and also love the -whining- of the electric motor
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-renefriebel5383
Nice Video. I've never been onboard of a SNCB EMU, the AM 73 Classique, Are they still driving in Liege? On which routes? I want to go to Liege in Juli / August so I hope to see them.
Perhaps I go traveling with one of them to, thanks.
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Nice Video. I've never been onboard of a SNCB EMU, the AM 73 Classique, Are they still driving in Liege? On which routes? I want to go to Liege in Juli / August so I hope to see them.
Perhaps I go traveling with one of them to, thanks.
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-scotty241991
Soap powder dispensers I have on multiple Dutch trains, older VIRMm I believe.
The odd seating size in 2nd class is its actually 1, 5+2, 5 seating. Wide off peak, but 2+3 in peak. Doesn't work in practice though, capacity remains 1+2.
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Soap powder dispensers I have on multiple Dutch trains, older VIRMm I believe.
The odd seating size in 2nd class is its actually 1, 5+2, 5 seating. Wide off peak, but 2+3 in peak. Doesn't work in practice though, capacity remains 1+2.
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-plegrain
It's the trains of my youth. Peculiar indeed, but I find them much more confortable than the Desiro. They kind of have an -autorail- feeling, I really like it. Back then I wanted to be a train driver. Maybe I should still consider that: )
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It's the trains of my youth. Peculiar indeed, but I find them much more confortable than the Desiro. They kind of have an -autorail- feeling, I really like it. Back then I wanted to be a train driver. Maybe I should still consider that: )
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i am now 15 i live in flanders and i have not seen these trains for 8 or 9 years when i was younger i often took this train to the coast i miss it when i think about it because i like to travel by train
i want them back in my area
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i am now 15 i live in flanders and i have not seen these trains for 8 or 9 years when i was younger i often took this train to the coast i miss it when i think about it because i like to travel by train
i want them back in my area
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-timsimmk
I liked your comment about the symphony of the motor sound. I agree, I love the sound of DC traction motors!
And the opening windows! Did you ever travel on an HST in the UK? I miss standing by an open window at 200 km/h -
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I liked your comment about the symphony of the motor sound. I agree, I love the sound of DC traction motors!
And the opening windows! Did you ever travel on an HST in the UK? I miss standing by an open window at 200 km/h -
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-tonguepiercing
The first stop at Marche-les-dames is a noticeable place engraved in the memory of older Belgians: a former Belgian king did het killed during a climbing accident. The monument is right next to the railway line.
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The first stop at Marche-les-dames is a noticeable place engraved in the memory of older Belgians: a former Belgian king did het killed during a climbing accident. The monument is right next to the railway line.
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We had those weird soap dispensers on BR back in the 1980s. Belgium has the densest system in the world by area. These units do have a certain charm despite their outward appearance.
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We had those weird soap dispensers on BR back in the 1980s. Belgium has the densest system in the world by area. These units do have a certain charm despite their outward appearance.
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-loughiraldi8805
Love all your videos! Entertaining and informative. Just curious, why do you have sound in the video but rarely talk or appear in them. Keep up the great videos!
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Love all your videos! Entertaining and informative. Just curious, why do you have sound in the video but rarely talk or appear in them. Keep up the great videos!
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-AndrewG1989
Both French and Belgium trains are so beautiful and fantastic. Same in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Italy, Sweden and all over Europe. Amazing trains in Europe.
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Both French and Belgium trains are so beautiful and fantastic. Same in the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Italy, Sweden and all over Europe. Amazing trains in Europe.
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-BartLCY10
Those foam powder dispensers - or foam shredders actually - used to be very popular on Polish State Railways, still relatively easy to find on non modernized stock
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Those foam powder dispensers - or foam shredders actually - used to be very popular on Polish State Railways, still relatively easy to find on non modernized stock
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-osasunaitor
4: 54 wow, the driver keeps the cabin door open during the journey!
In my country he would've got assaulted 7 times even before the train had departed.
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4: 54 wow, the driver keeps the cabin door open during the journey!
In my country he would've got assaulted 7 times even before the train had departed.
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-lpt2606
hey, just wondering but when are you going to do a review of the -nmbs desiro-, its almost impossible that you not have ride 1 yet. they are everywhere
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hey, just wondering but when are you going to do a review of the -nmbs desiro-, its almost impossible that you not have ride 1 yet. they are everywhere
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-EpicThe112
This train is said as Automotrice Septante-Trois in Belgian and Swiss French because they do not use Soxiante-Treize which is what France Canada use
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This train is said as Automotrice Septante-Trois in Belgian and Swiss French because they do not use Soxiante-Treize which is what France Canada use
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-benjamintery7847
Great video, good work Benjamin with the filming: )
Sad to hear these units will go, but at least comfort is probably better on a Desiro
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Great video, good work Benjamin with the filming: )
Sad to hear these units will go, but at least comfort is probably better on a Desiro
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-markusklar
in germany all the time police officer go to and from work by public transit. since there can ride in any train for free while in uniform
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in germany all the time police officer go to and from work by public transit. since there can ride in any train for free while in uniform
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-Neville60001
1: 52-Amazing how Europeans can complain about how North American trains look, yet they have graffiti and dirt stains on theirs too.
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1: 52-Amazing how Europeans can complain about how North American trains look, yet they have graffiti and dirt stains on theirs too.
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-Je_Existe
I really love them i prefer these over the Break sometimes because these has the most comfortable seats that you can get if you ask me
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I really love them i prefer these over the Break sometimes because these has the most comfortable seats that you can get if you ask me
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-tonguepiercing
For those who need a more rapid or modern connection between Namur and Liege, there is also an intercity with much less stops.
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For those who need a more rapid or modern connection between Namur and Liege, there is also an intercity with much less stops.
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-WhyFi59
We also have that kind of soap powder in Portugal, although I've only seen it on the intercity coaches which are french Corails.
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We also have that kind of soap powder in Portugal, although I've only seen it on the intercity coaches which are french Corails.
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The interior is quite comfortable but the noise produced by the wheels is annoying, it sounds like a car and it has a rubber wedge.
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The interior is quite comfortable but the noise produced by the wheels is annoying, it sounds like a car and it has a rubber wedge.
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-jropeways
Wow, I never knew that opening the door to the first class, transformed the train into an I10! XD
Great video! keep it up!
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Wow, I never knew that opening the door to the first class, transformed the train into an I10! XD
Great video! keep it up!
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-desnooz
i like these trains, the oldest one i was on. it was a am56, they where diffrent. they had no color. just metal thats it.
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i like these trains, the oldest one i was on. it was a am56, they where diffrent. they had no color. just metal thats it.
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-stevecooksley
I don't know why but I've always found Belgium to be unsettling. Most of it looks like the set of a horror movie.
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I don't know why but I've always found Belgium to be unsettling. Most of it looks like the set of a horror movie.
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-lyr1953
It's got a wheel flat. that and the motor and gear noise remind me of the old Southern Electric in the UK, wonderful!
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It's got a wheel flat. that and the motor and gear noise remind me of the old Southern Electric in the UK, wonderful!
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-zakishesakii8794
This train has killed 1 person before.
The train ran over the person and the person was in half.
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This train has killed 1 person before.
The train ran over the person and the person was in half.
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-johnnyboy3949
This makes a British pacer look like the royal train!
Must suck to be a Belgian commuter
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This makes a British pacer look like the royal train!
Must suck to be a Belgian commuter
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