Final farewell to the BN tram (23/09/2023)

Coast Tram,  BN/ACEC type 6000 8-axle  # 6003 
Transport and animals

Coast Tram, Oostende, Zeedijk

The last day attracted many tram enthusiasts and they completed the picture here — along with the seagull, which seems to chase the tram, like a drone...

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Coast Tram,  BN/ACEC type 6000 8-axle  # 6013 

Oostende, Zeedijk

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Coast Tram,  BN/ACEC type 6000 8-axle  # 6013 

Oostende, Nieuwpoortsesteenweg

This is also a location where not many photos were taken, as this route is not used in regular traffic.

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Coast Tram,  CAF Urbos 100  # 6111
Coast Tram,  BN/ACEC type 6000 8-axle  # 6025 
Coast Tram,  BN/ACEC type 6100 8-axle  # 6102 
Coast Tram,  BN/ACEC type 6000 8-axle  # 6017 

Oostende, Onderhoudscentrum De Lijn (Nieuwpoortsesteenweg)

A line-up was also organised, featuring the first delivered tram of the new generation, together with the 3 preserved museum trams.

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Coast Tram,  BN/ACEC type 6100 8-axle  # 6102 

Oostende, Onderhoudscentrum De Lijn (Nieuwpoortsesteenweg)

This tram has always been a unique specimen. These stickers will be removed and the tram will be returned to its original state.

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Coast Tram,  BN/ACEC type 6000 8-axle  # 6025 

Oostende, Onderhoudscentrum De Lijn (Nieuwpoortsesteenweg)

The restoration of the 6025 is already in progress, which can be seen here.

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Coast Tram,  BN/ACEC type 6000 8-axle  # 6017 

Oostende, Onderhoudscentrum De Lijn (Nieuwpoortsesteenweg)

The event attracted many visitors, which didn't make photography easy. Some older museum trams were also on display, but certainly not in a photogenic way.

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Kuvaaja: focus1965

Coast Tram,  BN/ACEC type 6000 8-axle  # 6013 

Oostende, Onderhoudscentrum De Lijn (Nieuwpoortsesteenweg)

Farewell rides took place for the public, departing from the depot.

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Kuvaaja: focus1965

Coast Tram,  BN/ACEC type 6000 8-axle  # 6003 

Oostende, Onderhoudscentrum De Lijn (Nieuwpoortsesteenweg)

Farewell rides took place for the public, departing and arriving from the depot. Here the arriving tram was photographed, a location where few photos were actually taken.

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Kuvaaja: focus1965