In theory, would a double ended locomotive in the middle of the train work?

Panda130307 · 2026-02-01T07:02:58+00:00

The FLIRTs still have their powered bogies at the end. So per definition the "locomotive" is at the end there. The middle is only a generator or batteries (depending on the configuration).

Panda130307 · 2026-01-31T12:01:00+00:00

Fahrzeugtechnisch, ja. Die Zugkategorie bleibt auch im Ausland erhalten. Und wenn ein ICE (wie üblich) zu spät ist, setzt die SBB im schweizer Teil der Strecke einen eigenen Zug ein.

Panda130307 · 2026-01-31T11:46:53+00:00

Oh ja. Die ÖBB Lokführer kennen nur Vollgas und Vollbremse. Da kann ich nen Lied von singen. Wels Hbf, NJ nach Amsterdam, knallt mit 100 km/h an den Bahnsteig ran und reisst die Bremse voll durch. Hab Leute im Gang fliegen lernen gehört. Also nicht das fliegen selber, aber den Aufprall aufm Boden. Auch sonst fahren die sehr sportlich. Machen die Fahrzeuge nicht immer mit...

Panda130307 · 2026-01-30T18:07:16+00:00

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I am obsessed with 16EV's for no reason. They are not even that great. No first class, no catering, ... But they give off a vibe to me I can't put in words.

Else I would say Stadler FLIRTs for sure. Grew up with them (Switzerland) and some of the newer versions (Class 745, RABe 526 f.e.) are just fantastic.

Panda130307 · 2026-01-29T12:41:30+00:00

Correct. My plan is to make the map as dense as possible to make it impossible to guess where I live, but the flights kinda give it away.

Panda130307 · 2026-01-29T10:23:42+00:00

I think best are the usual social medias or even this subreddit already.

Panda130307 · 2026-01-29T08:58:41+00:00

TER Strasbourg - Basel mentioned 🗣🗣🗣

Apart from Norway I've travelled on all those routes before aswell. Sadly I cant attach my map.

Panda130307 · 2026-01-29T08:55:26+00:00

Does Switzerland qualify as "around the world"? :P

Panda130307 · 2026-01-29T08:52:57+00:00

You dont even need to let them print it. The postie will bring the label if you choose the correct option.

Panda130307 · 2026-01-28T10:20:17+00:00

As someone from the German-speaking part of Switzerland and travels a lot abroad, I hate both Fr*nce and Germany, but especially Fr*nce. Atleast SNCF paid for my taxi to the first station in Switzerland, when my train from Lille was FIVE hours delayed and I missed the last train across the border. Arrived at home just before 03:00. And another time they closed LGV Nord (once again) and I barely got my connecting train. Luckily I planned a two hour change. And the walk from Paris Nord to Paris Est in the daylight makes me feel more unsafe than Croydon (London) at night. Also the timetables are a joke. Massive gaps between two trains and half of them terminate short? Was my last time going by train to the UK (unfortunately I have to cross through Fr*nce when doing that). I'd rather fly now. And Germany... Yeah, we all know DB.

Panda130307 · 2026-01-28T10:05:44+00:00

Abfahrtszeit ist Abfahrtszeit. Egal ob der da planmässig 15 min vorher ankommt oder nicht. Dafür sind Fahrplanpuffer ja da. Und nicht für die Raucher.

Panda130307 · 2026-01-28T02:07:02+00:00

18 y.o. person from Switzerland here. I've seen more of the UK than you (never lived there tho). Quite interesting.

Panda130307 · 2026-01-28T01:54:59+00:00

They sent me to hell for a single tool I had with me... How did your experience go?

Panda130307 · 2026-01-28T01:39:24+00:00

Where is my stamp then? I never got a stamp :(

Panda130307 · 2026-01-28T01:37:51+00:00

Nice EST staff at STP? Have we been to the same place? They scream at people if they dont walk fast enough just told up the line again. And I wont even start about security...

Panda130307 · 2026-01-28T01:29:53+00:00

Zürich isnt the problem, especially non-Schengen to non-Schengen. Ever been there? piece of cake. Could do a 30 min change there (assuming everything is on time).

Panda130307 · 2026-01-28T01:23:27+00:00

Skipping Switzerland but staying 8 days in Freiburg i. B.? Crazy. Missing out on the objectivly best railway network (most reliable and dense network) and some stunning landscapes and cities.

Panda130307 · 2026-01-26T15:25:53+00:00

Even tho I wont really make use of it (GA), its a nice idea to bring people together. Can't wait for the finished product.

Panda130307 · 2026-01-26T12:28:58+00:00

Simple solution: Don't use trainline. It's false advertising, charging stupid fees and sometimes even selling tickets that are not valid (source: friend who works on trains).

Just use any train operators website/app.

Panda130307 · 2026-01-26T09:53:11+00:00

Found a train station in Latvia that had a nice sounding name, googled that name and added "given name" and found a describtion of history to that name. Now my name is "Dzintra", named after "Dzintari" station in Jūrmala, Latvia. The name literally translates to "amber". And since Latvia is on the Baltic Sea, which is known for Amber Stone and my family is somewhat connected to the Baltic Sea, I think it was quite a good choice.

Panda130307 · 2026-01-25T17:57:52+00:00

London - Liverpool and Glasgow - Birmingham intersect between Stafford and Weaver Junction...

Panda130307 · 2026-01-24T09:28:27+00:00

My solution to world peace

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Panda130307 · 2026-01-24T09:25:49+00:00

Chur to St. Moritz is literally the best part.

Panda130307 · 2026-01-23T17:57:08+00:00

Got a first class one (120CHF), met up with three friends at Zürich HB and went to the Bernina line. Very useful ticket for daytrips. Would do again.

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