Trains spéciaux "Mercia Charters" Sonderzüge 28.4.2007

Locomotive CFL 1817 avec train spécial près de Merkholtz (Photo: 28.4.2007 Nico Mercatoris)

Locomotives CFL 802 et CFL 907 avec train spécial à Luxembourg (Photo: 28.4.2007 Eric Bley)


Train spécial Merciers Charters (Photos: 28.4.2007 Eric Bley)

CFL 1503 et CFL 907 (Photo: 28.4.2007 Eric Bley)

Locomotive CFL 1817 avec train spécial à Goebelsmühle (Photo: 28.4.2007 Neil Walkling)

CFL 1503 et 1502 à Konz (Photo: 28.4.2007 Neil Walkling)


CFL 1503 et 1502 à Konz (Photo: 28.4.2007 Neil Walkling)

CFL 802 à Wasserbillig (Photo: 28.4.2007 Neil Walkling)

Train spécial Merciers Charters (Photos: 28.4.2007 Mike Wohl)

CFL 907 à Wasserbillig (Photo: 28.4.2007 Marc Thoma)


CFL 907 et CFL 1503 à Wasserbillig (Photo: 28.4.2007 Marc Thoma)

CFL 1503 et 1502 à Wasserbillig (Photos: 28.4.2007 Marc Thoma)

"The Dark Frontier"

is a multi engine tour in Luxembourg, with a visit to the Trier area of Germany.  Our train will be formed of 3 Wegmann (non air conditioned) vehicles, and the "Rendevous" buffet car from which refreshments will be available throughout the day.  Please note that as we are using freight locomotives on this tour there will be no train heating whatsoever. Please dress appropriately for any inclement weather!

Requested route: Luxembourg – Line 4a – Syren loop – Line 4 – Oetrange – Wasserbillig – Igel – Konz Mitte (reverse) – Karthaus (reverse) – Konz (reverse) – Line 3140 – Trier West – Ehrang yard (reverse) – Trier West – Igel – Wasserbillig – Mertert Port (reverse) – Wasserbillig (reverse) – Oetrange – Line 3 – Sandweiler – Luxembourg – Bettembourg – Bettembourg Yard (reverse) – curve to Esch – Esch sur Alzette (reverse) – Bettembourg – Luxembourg – Wiltz (reverse) – Luxembourg

We have requested the train be hauled by a minimum of 3 different CFL owned locomotives taken from Type's 800, 850, 900, and 1800, however these will be subject to on the day availability. Each locomotive will be attached or detached from the train at locations decided upon by CFL to suit operational circumstances! In addition, whilst in Germany we have requested the use of 2 DB Cargo diesel locomotives in "Top and Tail" mode.

Our train will be formed of 3 Wegmann (non air conditioned) vehicles, and the "Rendevous" buffet car from which refreshments will be available throughout the day.  Please note that as we are using freight locomotives on this tour there will be no train heating whatsoever. Please dress appropriately for any inclement weather!

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