Train Spotting

A couple of days ago I mentioned I created a new community called Train Spotting. I have written about trains from various different angles in the past, the train itself, train journeys, hikes and walks

A motley collection: different types, different places, different years Zbieranina, różne typy, różne miejsca, różne lata Nikon D3000+Tamron 17-50, ISO100, 18mm, f7,1; 1/640sec To begin with, SA106-009

The SM42 (design type 6D; factory designations Ls800E and Ls800P – I don't know why the designations are so complicated) is a diesel locomotive designed for heavy shunting work and hauling light freight

There’s something magical about railway photography, especially when we realize what fascinating stories the trains passing by hold. The photos presented today share one common feature—although I captured

This time, a seemingly random collection of photos. But only at first glance. As the title suggests, they have one thing in common: I took them all at night. Of course, the time of day limited my options

The Pesa Bydgostia (manufacturer’s designation 16WEk), designated ED74 by PKP and known as “Edyta” by railroad workers and rail enthusiasts, is a four-car electric multiple unit manufactured in Poland;

To be more precise, two railbuses, SA103-002 and SA103-012, in several shots. I had a minor incident while taking the first photo. It was 2013, so before any conflicts had started, I was standing there

It all started with the photo below. It’s the first train photo I ever took. The SA134, bound for Jelenia Góra, has left the Pilchowice Zapora stop and is approaching the bridge over Lake Pilchowickie.

“Gagarin” is the colloquial name for a heavy six-axle diesel locomotive manufactured in Ukraine from 1965 to 1988. The manufacturer's designation is M62; the locomotives operated by PKP are designated

SM42-597 with the “Tamara” TEM-2 (number unknown) at the station in Siedlce

Warsaw, 2011

Every time we recall a memory, our brain subtly rewrites it, stripping away the boredom or stress and leaving behind a polished, idealized version of events. This is what I felt after boarding a narrow

For now, I'm wrapping up the EN57/EN71 series, which has been ubiquitous for many years

Continuing the topic of the most popular models (not because of their quality, but simply due to a lack of competition), here are a few more examples of these vehicles EN57AL-1061 This unit, manufactured

This is the colloquial name for what was once the most popular electric multiple unit operating on Polish railways, known as the EN-57. This three-car commuter train was manufactured at the Pafawag plant

During my travels, I find trains in most European countries very affordable compared to the UK, the exception being Sweden. Lithuania is also very affordable; and that was great for my recent trip when

This is a cross post of @jordy0827/central-railway-station-enes by @hive-170068.Central railway station in Cuba

This is a cross post of @litguru/storming-the-beautiful-dome by @hive-170068.Feeling the World Cup vibe by train in Canada

A railway station that provides first impression of Lahore to many new faces and minds entering the city. Its Railway station that doesn't look like one. It seems like a fortress or a strong defensive

This is a cross post of @maxinpower/trains-and-travel-my-japan by @hive-170068.Such a relaxing view of nice trains in Japan