Belgium Orient Express (March 2016)

[Urban Relics]

Not entirely sure where this fits best... Not a public building, but public transportation. Feels like this is the right spot to post this.

I photographed this abandoned first class train compartment almost four years ago. At the time I was just starting out with photography. You might see some technical errors here and there. So be kind! I recently re edited them and despite the flaws I'm not ashamed to share them with you...

As to the history of this train I'm afraid there's nothing I can tell you. It was taken away about a year ago. The way in which it was removed (very carefully) would suggest it was taken to a workshop to be restored for a museum, but even that is mere speculation. Anyway, I hope you'll enjoy the images. To me they are reminiscent of a time when travel by rail was something of a luxury. I even remember traveling in trains like this as a young boy. With any luck I'll be able to bring that nostalgic feeling across with these photos. Enjoy!

That's it. Thanks for watching! ​

 

[The_Raw]

Nothing wrong with those photos at all mate. In fact they're really nice. I never visited this one but saw a similar one in 2014 and my photos really were shit !! I wonder if that's still there actually

 

[urbex.by.nick]

Beautiful report, the train has been bought by a railway museum and is at the moment in France undergoing renovation works. Unfortunately, it will never ride again since the train normally consists of 3 carriages and there is only one preserved. So, in a few years you will be able to see it renovated!

 

[AndyK!]

Lovely pictures of this old classic

 

[BikinGlynn]

Wow that is bloody lovely. Love the wood panelling in there excellent stuff

 

[urbexosaurus]

Really nicely captured!!
Can't believe I managed to miss this little gem. Has been on my to-do list for ages, but never managed to get to it...

Good to see some more quality pics of it at least.