A survivor

One of the few remaining in Catalonia, this intercity bus was bodied by the German manufacturer Neoplan. It sits alongside its counterparts, operated by TCC, a subsidiary of the Sarbus Group. It is a bittersweet feeling to see such excellent, smooth-riding vehicles in such a poor state, worn down by the passage of time and relegated to routes they simply do not deserve.

At least we still have them around. Pictured here is vehicle number 522 departing from Sant Joan FGC station, working a service to the Can Sant Joan industrial estates.

Polígono Industrial de Can Sant Joan

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Mademoiselle Isabelle

Mademoiselle Isabelle

Taking a break during a business trip, I headed to Rodez station. La Gare surprises with its curious features, such as the interlocking system, which still operates partly by mechanical means, and the canopy, which remains in very good condition. It is a crying shame that the Sévérac-le-Château

Millau Viaduct

Millau Viaduct

I have always been fascinated by great feats of engineering, but this one in particular is genuinely awe-inspiring. The Millau Viaduct carries the traffic of the A75 autoroute as it crosses the valley of the River Tarn, near the town after which it is named. With an impressive length

Cruzcampo

Cruzcampo

Charter service number 39504 from Zaragoza Delicias to Barcelona Estació de França, chartered by Crucemar, winds its way through the comarca of Les Garrigues. It is surprising to see a conventional loco-hauled formation of this calibre in a country that has put all its eggs in the basket of

Euromed's memories (II)

Euromed's memories (II)

While visiting Valencia, I slipped away once again to València-Font de Sant Lluís, as I had spent years tracking down what is currently set number 12 of the 100 Class. The power car featured in this snapshot (formerly 101-201) was involved in an accident on 30 March 2002,