"Utrecht had an electric city system, GTU (Gemeentetram Utrecht), that stopped in 1939, and an electric interurban to Zeist operated by the NBM (Nederlandse Buurtspoorweg Maatschappij) that closed in 1949. In Utrecht, an NBM city line ram between Centraal Station and a terminal side track at F. C. Donderstraat."
"Train-tram.be is Claude and Eric Binamé’s private photographic archive about railways and trams in Belgium, Japan, Europe and the wider world. It contains hundreds of their own photographs taken over more than 60 years, including historic images dating from 1946. The site features news, travel reports, themed galleries, Belgian archives, Japanese railways and model railways."
"Site dedicated to the Petits Trams Verts de Charleroi, faithful to the 1/5 replicas of the motor cars of the urban tramways of Charleroi.
You will find our activities in the events sector, and all the information relating to it (agenda, technical data, etc.)
But also our actions for the preservatio"
"A detailed historical archive of Belgian tramways. It brings together overviews of provinces, city lines, companies, depots, horse trams, rolling stock, books, and photos, and explains what remains today, especially the coastal line and the surviving network around Charleroi. The site works as a broad entry point to the development of the NMVB network, from major regional lines to preserved tram heritage."
"Trams, heritage lines and historic public transport around the world. It publishes travel reports, photographs and detailed articles on modern and preserved tramways, vehicles, depots, special journeys and anniversaries. The coverage focuses mainly on Europe but also includes other regions, combining recent visits with material from older archives."
"Tramworld.eu is an extensive European database of trams, light rail vehicles and selected trolleybuses. It organizes information by country, city, operator and vehicle type, providing fleet lists, technical details, production series, operating status and photographs. The site covers historic and modern vehicles from numerous European tram systems, as well as Hong Kong and Saint Petersburg."
"Tram companies had already emerged in several cities in the 1870s. But rural areas remained deprived of good public transport. The government of the time wanted to address this. Therefore, on May 29, 1884, the Buurtspoorwegen (Local Railways) were established."
"META is the umbrella organization of Flemish associations dedicated to preserving old trams and buses. At the end of the 19th century, Belgium had the densest railway network in the world. Not all regions had "railways," however, which is why the NMVB (National Company of Local Railways) was founded in 1884. In 1955, Flanders had one of the densest tram networks in the world."
"RetroTrams.be is dedicated to Belgium’s historic tramways. The site features photographs, historical information, and documentation about preserved trams, depots, and collections from cities and regions across the country. It offers insight into the development of Belgian tram transport while helping preserve this rich transport heritage for enthusiasts and researchers."
"In the early 1980s, Axel Vandecasteele and Thierry Hamal, then students, spent most of their free time exploring the STIB network (Brussels' public transport company). In February 1981, they were assigned a project (crazy? Oh yes!): to create a magazine that could print and share their daily observations. The void left by the disappearance of "La Flèche" and a taste for adventure led to the publication of "Propost" No. 1 on March 20, 1981."
"As the operator of public transport in the Walloon region, TEC – which stands for "Transport En Commun" – is one of the key players in mobility and economic, social and sustainable development in Belgium."
"South of Charleroi, the Bois du Cazier is an unmissable cultural site with an industrial heritage backdrop. Nestled in a green setting, this architectural ensemble, crowned by two roller frames, is surrounded by three slag heaps ideal for walks. A museum trail dedicated to coal, steel and glass is d"
"The latest development is that people pretty much don't want to buy DVDs anymore. Of my last one, about the Alps, only 17 were sold, and that's far from making up for the costs. This means that the DVD shop is about to close. Direct sales will stop, but there is still some left in stock of most DVDs. Send me an email if you are interested!"