Simplon - The Passenger Ship Website - www.simplonpc.co.uk
Simplon Home - www.simplonpc.co.uk - Simplon facebook
- Recent Updates - Search Simplon - Copyright Information - Contact Simplon
This website has no connection with any shipping company, cruise line, boat operator or other commercial organisation - There are no postcards for sale on this website





Belgian Coastal Tramway - Kusttram
Vicinal (SNCV)  -  De Lijn

Page 1: Rolling Stock
This page is still under construction!

This page is devoted to postcards and photographs of the Belgian coastal tramway linking De Panne and Knokke via Oostende, Blankenberge and Zeebrugge. The system was not built as part of an overall plan, but evolved over many years from numerous separate concerns. These included separate 600mm gauge horse tramways at De Panne and Knokke.

In 1885, the organisation known as the Vicinal was formed by royal decree 'to control the construction and working of a national system of light railways, in association with communes and provinces.' Its full title was Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Vicinaux (SNCV) in French and Nationale Maatschappij van Buurtspoorwegen (NMVB) in Flemish, henceforth referred to as the Vicinal. Political federalism within Belgium from 1980 onwards saw the splitting of many national institutions into separate bodies for Flanders, Wallonia and the Brussels-Capital Region. The SNCV/NMVB was duly broken up in 1991 into De Lijn (for Flanders) and TEC (for Wallonia). De Lijn inherited the tram systems in Ghent and Antwerp  as well as the coastal tramway.



The first section of Vicinal line was the track between Oostende and Nieuwpoort, brought into service in 1885, although the original route was further inland than the current one. These lines were initially steam operated. The Nieuwpoort line was soon extended to Koksijde and Veurne, a total distance of 32km. The Vicinal leased operation of its lines to private companies, in this case Railways Economiques de Liege - Seraing et Extansions (RELSE). RELSE also ran a second connected line running north-east to Bredene, De Haan, Wenduine and Blankenberge. In 1890 and unconnected line was built linking Heist and Knokke on the coast with Brugge (Bruges).

The first electric line was built in 1897 from Oostende to Middelkirke (Bad) along the coast, extended to Westende in 1903. In 1905 a second line from Oostende to De Haan to the seaward side of the original steam line. The line through to Blankenberge was electrified in 1909, operated by the CF Electrique d'Ostende-Blankenberghe (OB), another subsidiary of RELSE. The OB was the extended further east to Zeebrugge and Heist, joining the existing Heist-Knokke-Brugge line, forming a linked series of tramways from Knokke to De Panne, although in many cases not using the current alignment. Blankenberge-Knokke was electrified in 1911-12 although the main through route from Oostende was still steam worked.

Whilst the coastal Vicinal networks were expanding, urban systems were also built in Oostende and, to a lesser extent, Knokke. Both systems closed in the 1950s.

In addition to the Vicinal tramways, three short horse-drawn lines were built:-  De Panne-Adinkerke, De Panne-St Idesbald and Koksijde Dorp to Koksijde Bad. Another horse tram line linked Knokke beach to the Brugge-Heist tramway. Most of these horse tramways became part of the Vicinal system and by 1914, only the De Panne-Adinkerke 600mm gauge section remained horse worked. Much of the tramway system was damaged during the First World War, but lines steadily reopened between 1919-1921. After the war, the De Panne-Adinkerke 600mm gauge line remained in use until 1932 using former military petrol tractors, steam locos and Fordson diesel tractors. It was then taken over by the Vicinal and converted to electrified metre gauge.



Kusttram Page 1: Rolling Stock - This Page!
Kusttram Page 2: A Tram Ride from Knokke to Adinkerke




Sections on this Page:-
Steam Trams
Adinkerke-De Panne 600mm Gauge Horse, Steam & Motor Trams
Knokke Horse Tram
4 Wheel Trams
   OB Trams
   Motor Baggage Cars
   4-wheel trailers
Bogie Trams
   Standard Bogie Trams
   SO Bogie Trams
   SE & S Bogie Trams
6000 Series Articulated Trams
7200 Series Articulated Trams
 
Associated Pages:-
Tramways Header Page
Antwerp Trams - De Lijn
Barcelona Trams
Dublin Trams
Ghent Trams - De Lijn
Kusttram - De Lijn - Page 1: Rolling Stock - this page! 
Kusttram - De Lijn - Page 2: The Route  
Lisbon Trams
Naples Trams
Rome Trams
Rotterdam Trams
Simplon Postcards Home Page
 
Search This Website:-

powered by FreeFind  






Belgian Coastal Tramway - Kusttram
Vicinal (SNCV)  -  De Lijn




Steam Trams


Initially the Vicinal tramways were operated with steam trams and trailers. They also pulled freight trains. The Vicinal had a wide variety of steam tram types. In 1925 there were 838 Vicinal tram engines throughout Belgium.


Steam tram and trailers at Blankenberge
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Steam trams and trailers at Koksijde
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Steam trams and trailers at De Panne
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Steam tram and trailers at Veurne
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk







De Panne-Adinkerke 600mm Gauge Tramway
l'Ancetre d'Adele


In addition to the Vicinal tramways, there were three independent short horse-drawn lines operating in the 1890s:- De Panne-Adinkerke, De Panne-St Idesbald and Koksijde Dorp to Koksijde Bad. Another horse tram line linked Knokke beach to the Brugge-Heist tramway.

Most of these horse tramways became part of the Vicinal system and by 1914 only the 600mm gauge De Panne-Adinkerke tramway remained horse worked. The line was 3.7km long linking Adinkerke Station with the beach at De Panne, passing through the town via the Avenue de la Mer. There were two passing loops at Eglise St-Pierre and Duinhoek. the coaches were tiny bogie vehicles with cramped longitudinal seating. At busy times all six or seven horse trams would await a train and then proceed in convoy towards the beach. The tramway was known as 'l'Ancetre d'Adele'.

This tramway was heavily used by the allies during the First World War, using small motor tractors to transport materials to the front. After the war, the line re-opened, initially using an ex-WD Simplex. The proprietor then acquired two small steam engines named Laura and Adele. From 1928, Fordson rail tractors were used. The De Panne-Adinkerke 600mm gauge line remained in use until 1932 using these converted tractors which possibly used the steam loco frames with a trailing bogie. The body looked a bit like a garden shed. After closure it was taken over by the Vicinal and converted to electrified metre gauge.



Adinkerke-De Panne horse tram postcards
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Adinkerke-De Panne horse tram postcards
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Adinkerke-De Panne steam tram postcards - Laura or Adele
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Adinkerke-De Panne motor tram postcards
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk







Knokke Horse Tramway
SA du Tramway de Knokke-sur-Mer


In 1904 the SA du Tramway de Knokke-sur-Mer opened a horse tramway linking Knokke beach to the Brugge-Heist tramway. It was probably metre gauge. Its success was such that it was replaced with a Vicinal electric line in 1912.



Knokke horse tram postcards
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk







4-Wheel Trams

Toastrack Trams


Middelkerke - toastrack tram
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk








OB Trams


OB trams
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



OB trams at Knokke
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



OB tram and trailers at Wenduine
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



OB trams at Blankenberge
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lign - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lign - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



OB trams at De Haan
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



OB trams at De Panne
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk








Motor Baggage Cars


Motor baggage car at Knokke-Zoute
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Motor baggage car and trailers at Knokke
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Motor baggage car and OB tram at Blankenberge
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk








4-Wheel Trailers


Trailer and OB tram at Blankenberge
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Trailers at Oostende Maritime station (opened 1935)
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Trailers at Zeebrugge
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk







Bogie Trams

Vicinal Standard Trams


Standard tram at Wenduine
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Standard tram at De Haan
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Standard tram and trailers at Oostende Maritime station
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Standard trailer at Bredene, pulled by an SO
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lign - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Standard Trailers at Oostende
Photo: ©1976 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1976 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1976 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1976 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Standard Trailer 9532 at Oostende
Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk









Vicinal SO Trams


SO trams and trailers at Koksijde
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



SO tram towing an NO a trailer at Bredene
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lign - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



SO tram towing an NO and Standard trailers
Photo: ©2012 Simplon Collection
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lign - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



SO towing standard trailer at Oostende
Photo: ©1976 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1976 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk




Tram 9000


SO tram 9000 at Oostende
Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk




Tram 9005


SO tram 9005 at Oostende
Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk




Tram 9008


SO tram 9008 at Oostende
Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk




Tram 9026


SO tram 9026 at Zeebrugge
Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Vicinal SE & S Trams



Tram 9114


SE/S tram 9114 at Oostende - twin-ended version of the SO
Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1980 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk




Tram 9750


Restored S tram 9750 of Tram des tijds at the old Adinkerke tram depot
Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 9994


Restored SO tram 10041 of Tram des tijds at the old Adinkerke tram depot
Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 10041


Restored SO tram 10041 of Tram des tijds at the old Adinkerke tram depot
Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Restored SO tram 10041 of Tram des tijds at the new De Panne interchange
Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Restored trams 10041 & 9750 at the old Adinkerke tram depot - Tram des tijds
Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Restored trams 10041 & 9994 at the old Adinkerke tram depot - Tram des tijds
Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk





6000 Series BN Articulated Trams



Tram 6001


Trams 6001 and 6002 in Oostende in original orange livery
Photo: ©1985 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1985 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1985 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6002


Tram 6002 in Oostende in original orange livery
Photo: ©1978 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1978 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6003


Tram 6003 in De Panne and Blankenberge
Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6006


Tram 6006 in Oostende in original orange livery
Photo: ©1984 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1985 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Tram 6006 leaving Zeebrugge Kerk
Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Tram 6006 in Nieuwpoort
Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6007


Tram 6007 in Oostende in original orange livery
Photo: ©1984 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1984 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Tram 6007 in De Haan
Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Trams 6007 & 6017 in Ostend
Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6008


Tram 6008 at Oostende
Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Tram 6008 at Zeebrugge using the diversion around the lock(seen from the docked QE2)
Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Tram 6007 in De Haan
Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6009


Tram 6009 in Oostende in original orange livery
Photo: ©1984 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1984 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1984 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6013


Tram 6013 at De Haan
Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6014


Tram 6014 at Oostende
Photo: ©1984 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6015


Tram 6015 with rebuilt front end at Blankenberge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6017


Tram 6017 at Blankenberge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 12th 2012
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Tram 6017 at Oostende
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 12th 2012
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©2012 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6022


Tram 6022 at De Panne
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 12th 2012
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Tram 6022 at Adinkerke
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 12th 2012
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Tram 6022 at De Haan
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 12th 2012
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Tram 6022 at Blankenberge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 12th 2012
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6023


Tram 6023 at De Haan
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 12th 2012
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6025


Tram 6025 atBlankenberge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 12th 2012
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6027


Tram 6027
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 12th 2012
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6028


Tram 6028
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 12th 2012
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6033


Tram 6033
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 12th 2012
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6037


Tram 6037 in Knokke
Photo: ©1984 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: ©1984 Ian Boyle - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6041


Tram 6041 at Blankenberge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6042


Tram 6042 at Blankenberge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6043


Tram 6043 at Oostende
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 12th 2012
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Tram 6043 at De Haan
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 12th 2012
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk





Tram 6049


Tram 6049 at Blankenberge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk



Tram 6049 at Blankenberge
Photo: © Ian Boyle, August 12th 2012
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk

Tram 6102


Tram 6102 at Blankenberge - built as a 3-section tram
Photo: ©1984 Ian Boyle
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk




7200 Series Articulated Trams


Trams 7267 Oostende Station
Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006
Belgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.ukBelgian Coastal Tramway - Vicinal (SNCV) - De Lijn - Photo: © Ian Boyle, October 29th 2006 - www.simplonpc.co.uk







Antwerp Trams-De Lijn - Ghent Trams-De Lijn
Top of Page - Simplon Postcards - Recent Updates - Simplon Postcards Home Page