A Typical Local Train in Belarus.

 

This is a typical local train hulled by a Diesel Locomotive in Belarus. 

Kyushu Railway, Japan.

Kyushu Railway was a company that built and operated railways in Kyushu, one of four main islands of Japan. Most of its lines came under the control of Japan Railways following nationalization in 1907, and many are now operated by Kyushu Railway Company.  Here you see a train on the railway line between Kumamoto and Miyaji.

A Steam Locomotive in Netherlands.

Guterzugdampf Locomotive with a Passenger Train, Germany.

This is Locomotive Number 86 549 (Guterzugdampf Locomotive) with a passenger train in Crottendorf, Germany in January 1969.

DR Class 132 / DBAG Class 232 Locomotive, Germany

DR Class 132 or DBAG Class 232 Locomotives built in 1972, and entered the service in 1974.

They were produced in the Soviet Union in Luhansk, Ukraine from the 1970s onwards, and were imported into the GDR. After the reunification of Germany the Deutsche Bahn (DBAG) inherited them and continue to make use of them - mainly as heavy freight locomotives.

Here Locomotive Number 232 457 is hauling a heavy freight train loaded with coal through the country side of Germany near Narsdorf in 2006.

The Viceroy Special, Sri Lanka.

The Viceroy Special train in Sri Lanka transports guests throughout the rail-way system in Sri Lanka.

A ride on this unique luxury steam train to Kandy, the Hill Capital is one of the most picturesque rail journeys in the world. Specially popular are trips from Colombo to Kandy and the tea plantations of the hill country and down the west coast to the beach resorts to the walled city of Galle. Also the lush rain forest, cascading water falls, broad rivers, terraced paddy fields, shimming on the sun light, misty tea-clad hillside, herds of elephants and mile upon mile of sandy beaches, are best seen by train. As you journey through, in the modern and relaxing comfort, you are sure to witness and experience a way of life that has existed since time immemorial. Being steam-hauled, the train can stop on request and guests can photograph scenic beauty spots and even ride in the engine driver's cabin.

 

The Viceroy Special is a 75 year old private train and the only steam train still in operation in Sri Lanka. The train has two air-conditioned observation saloons furnished in period style, with 64 plush reclining seats and individual adjustable tables. A public address system is available for guides to describe details of the journey or for suitable music to be broadcast. Each saloon has an adjoining smokers' lounge and a modern toilet.

 

There is also a restaurant car, elegantly furnished with Edwardian ribbed fans and teak-trimmed wood paneling is complete with a fully equipped kitchen and a well complemented bar.

Vintage View of Utrecht Railway Station & City Tramsways of Utrecht, Netherlands.

This is a vintage view of a painting from 1906 of the Utrecht Railway Station in Netherlands. This station built in 1843 became the Central Station in 1938. The building was demolished in the 1970's to make way for a enclosed shopping mall. Since then the station has no real entrance and passengers just continue through the mall to the station.

International, national and local services call at the station

Steam Locomotive No: C 11227, Japan

Photo: Kubozuka Hiroshi

  

Steam Locomotive C 11227 in a nice summer day in Japan traveling along the rail track surrounded by Cherry Blossoms.

Lisbon Red & Yellow Trams, Portugal.

The famous Red and Yellow trams of Lisbon is seen on this post card. These trams are a tourist attraction and reach various points of interest in and around Lisbon.

Gothenburg tram network, Sweden.

Foto: Lars Ericsson

 

The Gothenburg tram network is part of the public transport system in the Swedish city of Gothenburg. The 161 km of track — making it the largest tram network in Sweden is used by around 200 trams.  The trams perform about 2,000 trips and cover 30,000 km per day.