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Title:
CD 111011-3
Description:
These Class 111 electrics are mainly used for switching in Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, although they turn up other places as well. Here #111011-3 was making up an express for either Linz or Vienna (Wien), I dont remember which.
Photo Date:
5/29/2009
Upload Date:
8/3/2009 8:42:13 AM
Location:
Prague, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
CD 111011-3(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
436
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 113003-8
Description:
Now...back to the electric railway to Bechyne. This was the train I took, not the preserved original one (which does occassionally run railfan trips), but the modern one, however loose a sense. This Class 113 electric is probably about 30 years old or more, and would never normally be used for much but switching the yard of a large mainline station, but obviously it would be wasteful and bad for the track on this single-track branch to have a 163 or 363 class running this service. The dim light you see here is partly an illusion, as it was slightly gloomy out by this time of day, it was late in the day, and I only had 200 ISO film. This, however, was one of my last shots before I switched to Tri-X, which is 400.
Photo Date:
3/23/2008
Upload Date:
5/31/2009 3:18:21 PM
Location:
Tabor, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
CD 113003-8(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
450
Comments:
0
Title:
Train to Bechyne, Picture 2
Description:
Here the train is entering the wye at Bechyne Zastavka, a request station that is the last on the line before Bechyne. The wye serves two purposes, however. A locomotive that can only be easily run in one direction can be turned around on it, its true, but the Class 113 is a unidirectional locomotive, theres a passing siding at Bechyne, and most importantly, theres a freight customer on the wye.
Photo Date:
3/23/2008
Upload Date:
5/31/2009 3:22:28 PM
Location:
Bechyne, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
CD 113003-8(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
435
Comments:
0
Title:
Train to Bechyne, Picture 4
Description:
Heres an alternate shot on the wye, with better sky detail. It is interesting how much of a difference exposure control makes.
Photo Date:
3/23/2008
Upload Date:
5/31/2009 3:23:04 PM
Location:
Bechyne, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
CD 113003-8(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
397
Comments:
0
Title:
CD Class 130 Electrics
Description:
I took this one in Hradec Kralove, a city in the far east of Bohemia, just on the border with Moravia. These are all Class 130 electrics from the 1970s, built by Skoda, and they're not particularly fast or impressive, although it should be noted that they still are important in Kralovsky Kraj, the region in question, working locals and freights, out of line with the norm of EMUs handling local services. Notice the water spout between the units on the right!!!! Ceskoslovenske Drahy (the old pre-1993 operator) didn't get rid of steam until 1982, and many of their steamers are still in mainline excursion service, so a lot of the steam infrastructure is still in place, up to and including roundhouses and steam shops!!!
Photo Date:
5/29/2005
Upload Date:
5/3/2007 4:26:45 PM
Location:
Hradec Kralove, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Locomotives:
CD 130005-2(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
CD 130036-7(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
CD 130003-7(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
856
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 150015-6
Description:
I also took this in Hradec Kralove. This is a Skoda Class 150 electric, dating to, at the earliest, 1978, but possibly newer. They were among the last electrics built under the old pre-1989 regime, and it can be said that these locomotives are much more capable than the 130s, being able to operate at 140Km/h (86 m.p.h.) on the level with a 10-car passenger train. This is adequate for most of their assignments, as the Cesky Drahy network is still very, very primitive, although not necessarily any worse (and in many cases better) than in the U.S., and is also fairly flat. Only the Pendolino and the very fastest EC and IC-numbered trains go faster, and then only up to 160Km/h (100 m.p.h.). In the near future, it's expected that the fastest lines will be upgraded to 200Km/h (125 m.p.h.), but that's still a few years away. Partly in preparation for this, since 1996 a number of Class 150s have been upgraded to Class 151s, capable of 160Km/h.
Photo Date:
5/29/2005
Upload Date:
5/3/2007 4:27:04 PM
Location:
Hradec Kralove, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Locomotives:
CD 150015-6(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
617
Comments:
0
Title:
CD #150225-1 in Hostivar Yard
Description:
This taken at a new trainspotting position I discovered a few weeks ago while waiting at Nadrazi Hostivar (in the distance on the right). Its a pedestrian bridge over the north throat of the yard, which I had noticed before but never taken seriously as a spotting position. Now I know its actually a nice spot. This Class 150 electric was running light, although where it was headed I dont know.
Photo Date:
6/25/2010
Upload Date:
8/3/2010 4:52:23 AM
Location:
Prague, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Yard,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
CD 150225-1(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
362
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 151011-4 in Pardubice Hlavni Nadrazi
Description:
And....this was a Class 151 that I caught in one of the platforms. I didnt change trains here, though, so I had to get it from inside my own train.
Photo Date:
7/22/2010
Upload Date:
8/5/2010 4:30:04 AM
Location:
Pardubice, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
CD 151011-4(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
379
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 151014-8 at Hlavni Nadrazi
Description:
One of the unusual things about my trip to Warsaw is that my trann departed from Hlavni Nadrazi rather than from Holesovice. Here's my train for Poland, Eurocity 109 "Comenius," but it wasn't going to be a through trip on this particular day, as there are only a few that%you can take, and I wasn't there at the right time. Therefore, I would have to change in Bohumin to EC102 "Polonia."
Photo Date:
6/29/2007
Upload Date:
2/17/2008 8:03:31 AM
Location:
Prague, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Locomotives:
CD 151014-8(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
465
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 230041-6
Description:
Heres a rather odd class of electric locomotive, the Class 230. Built by Skoda from 1966-1967 for Ceskoslovenske Drahy, these streamlined, very retro-looking locomotives are still in service on Ceske Drahy today, although some were exported to Bulgaria in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Theyre rated at 3,080Kw, or 4,130 horsepower, which would still have been very impressive at the time, and they have a maximum service speed of 110Km/h (68 m.p.h.), meaning that theyre already obsolete for express passenger services. This one is marked, however, for the CD Cargo business unit, so its probably well-utilised.
Photo Date:
7/22/2010
Upload Date:
8/8/2010 2:47:01 PM
Location:
Brno, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Roster,Yard
Locomotives:
CD 230041-6(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
380
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 230061-4, Edited Version
Description:
This is another class of locomotive that I have relatively few photos of. Its a CD Class 230 electric, which is a mixed traffic locomotive that nowadays is used primarily for freight. This one is painted in the new CD Cargo livery. Originally Skoda built 110 of these between 1966 and 1967, but theyre far rarer now. Ive been unable to get a full roster anywhere, however. They have 4,130 horsepower going to four axles, and can achieve only 110Km/h, which might explain their relegation to freight duties. Theyre also limited to using 25,000 volts AC at 50Hz, unlike many CD electrics that can use multiple voltages. Each unit weighs 88 metric tonnes. The later Class 240 electrics from 1968-1970 are similar, and some 230 Class electrics have been rebuilt to make them 240s.
Photo Date:
1/7/2011
Upload Date:
8/3/2011 5:17:39 AM
Location:
Jindrichuv Hradec, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
CD 230061-4(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
338
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 242206-7 in Karlovy Vary Hlavni Nadrazi, Edited Vervion
Description:
I spotted this unit in one of the stub-end platforms, and noted that its a Class 242 electric, a class that I liked when I first arrived in the Czech Republic, but rarely got to photograph since its dcsigned to run on 25,000v 50Hz current, and therefore rarely sees service near Prague. These units actually arent as old as they look, as although they use a car body style introduced by Skoda in the 1950s, they were actually built in the period 1975-1981. They have 4187 horsepower (3080Kw), and can run at up to 120Km/h (75 m.p.h.), meaning theyre not speed demons, but can work local passenger trains and freights.
Photo Date:
7/9/2011
Upload Date:
11/15/2011 1:55:28 PM
Location:
Karlovy Vary, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
CD 242206-7(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
338
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 362085-2
Description:
This was my train back to Prague, with #362085-2 on the point.
Photo Date:
7/16/2011
Upload Date:
3/28/2012 2:20:53 PM
Location:
Marianske Lazne, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
CD 362085-2(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
324
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 363001-9
Description:
I cant remember if this was our locomotive from Prague, or just one that I spotted. I do note that its numbered first in its class, although I dont know if its really the oldest Class 363.
Photo Date:
4/30/2009
Upload Date:
8/2/2009 11:55:39 AM
Location:
Ceska Trebova, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
CD 363001-9(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
376
Comments:
0
Title:
Express Pan at Nadrazi Hostivar
Description:
Ive done a number of express pans, of course, and train pans generally, but its only a rare opportunity when I can get an express in the snow. Snow, or at least powder, inevitably magnifies the sensation of speed in a photo, or for that matter in real life.
Photo Date:
1/8/2010
Upload Date:
1/30/2010 10:31:16 AM
Location:
Prague, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Winter,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
CD 363071-2(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
276
Comments:
0
Title:
Express Pan at Nadrazi Hostivar, Picture 2
Description:
This is my favorite of the four shots in the pan, although Ive chosen to post all four.
Photo Date:
1/8/2010
Upload Date:
1/30/2010 10:31:56 AM
Location:
Prague, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Winter,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
CD 363071-2(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
304
Comments:
0
Title:
Express Pan at Nadrazi Hostivar, Picture 3
Description:
This to me is a classic pan shot, although many people get shots like this without panning, so Im not sure if my opinion is really correct.
Photo Date:
1/8/2010
Upload Date:
1/30/2010 10:32:40 AM
Location:
Prague, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Winter,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
CD 363071-2(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
281
Comments:
0
Title:
Express Pan at Nadrazi Hostivar, Picture 4
Description:
In this photo the train is harder to make out, but thats kind of the point. The huge cloud of snow enveloping the train further adds to the dramatic sense of speed. The crazy thing is that few trains running through Hostivar are doing much more than 60 Km/h.
Photo Date:
1/8/2010
Upload Date:
1/30/2010 10:33:15 AM
Location:
Prague, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Winter,Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
CD 363071-2(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
307
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 363077-9 in Hlavni Nadrazi
Description:
Waiting for yet another local from Hlavni Nadrazi, I spotted #363077-9 waiting to work the express for Ceske Budejovice.
Photo Date:
3/6/2009
Upload Date:
7/18/2009 3:42:34 PM
Location:
Prague, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
CD 363077-9(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
377
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 363077-9 in Hlavni Nadrazi
Description:
Heres #363077-9 as it was being couple for the run to Ceske Budejovice.
Photo Date:
3/6/2009
Upload Date:
7/18/2009 3:43:22 PM
Location:
Prague, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
CD 363077-9(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
291
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 363079-5
Description:
Heres another shot I got of one of the northbound expresses for Prague making its station stop in Cercany, with 363079-5 on the point.
Photo Date:
6/5/2009
Upload Date:
8/4/2009 5:27:38 PM
Location:
Cercany, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
CD 363079-5(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
385
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 363079-6 in Karlovy Vary Hlavni Nadrazi, Picture 2
Description:
#363079-6 worked my return train to Prague, and although this photo is a bit dark I decided to include it anyway. The quality of light varied on the way back, but it actually stayed light quite late.
Photo Date:
7/9/2011
Upload Date:
11/15/2011 1:57:51 PM
Location:
Karlovy Vary, CZ
Author:
Jon Searlep
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
CD 363079-6(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
328
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 363115-7
Description:
This was my train back to Prague at Rokycany. This 363 Class electric has the new CD blue and grey livery.
Photo Date:
7/24/2011
Upload Date:
3/29/2012 9:42:35 AM
Location:
Rokycany, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
CD 363115-7(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
327
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 363117-3
Description:
Some of the long-distance locomotives are also being painted blue and grey, from blue and yellow, green and yellow, or green and grey, and several other schemes. This one was actually coupled to a train in {he older green and grey scheme.
Photo Date:
10/1/2010
Upload Date:
12/4/2010 10:22:22 AM
Location:
Prague, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Roster,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
CD 363117-3(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
334
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 363129-8
Description:
Heres another routine arrival of an express train (possibly a Eurocity, given the locomotive, #363129-8 is multi-voltage) into Cercany.
Photo Date:
4/3/2009
Upload Date:
7/20/2009 6:28:29 AM
Location:
Cercany, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
CD 363129-8(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
365
Comments:
0
Title:
CD 371015-9 arriving at Nadrazi Holesovice
Description:
This was another more or less successful pan, which was probably too successful, without enough blur in the background. This Eurocity was carrying one of my friends visiting from Britain.
Photo Date:
6/25/2009
Upload Date:
8/4/2009 5:29:01 PM
Location:
Prague, CZ
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
CD 371015-9(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
353
Comments:
0
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