One-time tests and trials

Potsdam,  Siemens Combino  Nr. 416 
Brüssel,  BN PCC series 7700  Nr. 7795 
Brüssel,  Bombardier T2000  Nr. 2006

Brüssel, Depot Elsene — Ixelles

At that time, it was still possible to obtain favors from the staff...

5. Februar 2002
Autor: focus1965

Brüssel,  BN PCC series 7700  Nr. 7711 
Potsdam,  Siemens Combino  Nr. 416 
Brüssel,  Bombardier T2000  Nr. 2006

Brüssel, Depot Elsene — Ixelles

5. Februar 2002
Autor: focus1965

Brüssel,  BN PCC series 7900  Nr. 7907

Terminus Esplanade

This tram was then equipped with experimental swing doors. This was not a success and later this tram got back its standard doors. The experiment was of short duration and only took place on this tram.

August 1997
Autor: Tatralover

Place Eugène Flagey — Eugène Flageyplein

Photo: M. Reps
Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/85446707@N08/14109966789

The tests were related to this (future) vehicle:

https://transphoto.org/photo/1736896/

The following text is painted on the side of the vehicle: "Low-floor tram".

23. August 1990
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Küstenstraßenbahn,  BN/ACEC type 6100 6-axle  Nr. 6145 

Brüssel, Tervurenlaan — Avenue de Tervueren

The factory wanted to test normal-track bogies for the export of new trams to Manila and Portland. Because of the deviating gauge, these tests could only take place at night, and in Brussels.
The number wasn't added on the tram, but this is effectively the 6145.

Photo: Herbert Heller (Belgium) negative and photo from my collection and written permission to use the collection in my possession.

um 15. Mai 1982
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Küstenstraßenbahn,  BN/ACEC type 6100 6-axle  Nr. 6106 

Brüssel, Tervurenlaan — Avenue de Tervueren

After the tests, the tram was loaded onto a truck, which happened here: the cables at the front of the tram are visible.

Photo: Herbert Heller (Belgium) negative and photo from my collection and written permission to use the collection in my possession.

15. Mai 1981
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Brüssel,  BN PCC series 7000  Nr. 7102 
Küstenstraßenbahn,  BN/ACEC type 6100 6-axle  Nr. 6106 

Brüssel, Depot Woluwe

The factory wanted to test normal-track bogies for the export of new trams to Manila and Portland. Because of the deviating gauge, these tests could only take place at night, and in Brussels.

Photo: Herbert Heller (Belgium) negative and photo from my collection and written permission to use the collection in my possession.

um 23. April 1981
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Küstenstraßenbahn,  BN/ACEC type 6100 6-axle  Nr. 6106 

Brüssel, Tervuren Station

The factory wanted to test normal-track bogies for the export of new trams to Manila and Portland. Because of the deviating gauge, these tests could only take place at night, and in Brussels.

Photo: Herbert Heller (Belgium) negative and photo from my collection and written permission to use the collection in my possession.

um 23. April 1981
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