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Nach langer Restaurierung ist die 52 532 der ZLSM Simpelveld (NL) wieder imposant unterwegs. Gestern ist sie wieder offiziell in Dienst gestellt worden. Ich habe wirklich große Hochachtung für das Team der ZLSM für diese großartige Arbeit.

Following a lengthy restoration, the ZLSM Simpelveld (NL) 52 532 is once again making an impressive appearance on the tracks. It was officially put back into service yesterday. I have the utmost respect for the ZLSM team for their fantastic work.

Evening before ‘Back to Then,’ Beekbergen, 1 Sept 2017

Some photography for a change! I volunteer at a heritage railway in the Netherlands, the Veluwsche Stoomtrein Maatschappij (VSM). We maintain a fleet of 19 steam engines and more than 20 diesels. Every year, in the first weekend of September, we organise a big event/gala called ‘Back to Then.’ Every engine that can ride will be fired up, and together they pull passenger and goods trains all weekend long. An amazing event, full of steam and atmosphere... when you hear the locos wailing in the distance it feels like going back 50 or 100 years in time.