Old Photos (city trams Antwerpen 1980 — 1999)

Antwerpen,  CGTA 2-axle motor car  № 8853 
Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen (modernised)  № 7116 

Stelplaats 'Luchtbal' (Noorderlaan)

4 juuni 1999 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 7014   —  Marsruut 8
Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 7002   —  Marsruut 11
Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 7006   —  Marsruut 8

Eindhalte (endstation) Eksterlaar

Advertisers occasionally used several trams at once and this was the case here. It was pure coincidence that I managed to get all 3 trams (there were no more) in 1 photo at the same time. The theme was an art exhibition.

15 mai 1999 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 7002   —  Marsruut 8

Lange Leemstraat

Once an advertising contract expired and while waiting for the next customer, trams were simply covered in white.

14 mai 1996 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 7095   —  Marsruut 3

Van der Delftstraat

The last tram to run the old surface route to the city centre. The following day, the tram tunnel would be put into service. During these works, which took only a weekend, a bus to Merksem ran under the same number.
It's also possible that the real date was already 02/04/1996, the photo was made around midnight.

1 aprill 1996 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 7035   —  Marsruut 3

Burgemeester Gabriel Theunisbrug

These were then the last months of this situation. Tracks are still present at this spot now (for service reasons) but the surroundings have changed completely.

9 märts 1996 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  CGTA 2-axle motor car  № 8853 

Jan Van de Wouwerstraat

20 veebruar 1996 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 7001   —  Marsruut 8

Gitschotellei Borsbeeksebrug

Only on the bumper the former red livery is still visible.

7 oktoober 1994 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  Nivelles 2-axle motor car  № 305 
Antwerpen,  CGTA 2-axle motor car  № 181 

Draakplaats

305 — 181
exhibition on the occasion of open monuments day

11 september 1994 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  CGTA 2-axle motor car  № 8853 

Marnixplaats

3 september 1994 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  CGTA 2-axle motor car  № 8853   —  8853+305
Antwerpen,  Nivelles 2-axle motor car  № 305 

Brederodestraat

3 september 1994 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 7130   —  Marsruut 3

Pothoekstraat

This route was abandoned in 1996. Route 3 now uses another route towards the city centre. There is also an unused tram tunnel under this street for 40 years (situation 2024). There are recent plans to finish the stations and put the tram tunnel into service, perhaps in 2027 (or later, or not).

2 juuli 1994 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  CGTA 2-axle motor car  № 8826 

Draakplaats

In 1994, night work was carried out on the track. The workers were happy to pose for tram 8826 before they could effectively start: this was only when the last tram had entered the depot after midnight.

28 märts 1994 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 7031   —  Marsruut 24

Herentalsebaan

30 oktoober 1993 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 7005   —  Marsruut 8
Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2013   —  Marsruut 11

Eindhalte (endstation) Eksterlaar

During this period (when the photo was taken), the trams were renumbered and repainted according to De Lijn's new scheme. The tram on the left is still riding around in the old colours but it was just given a new number at the time. The tram on the right is covered with advertising but its red bumper and old numbering betrays its origins.

30 oktoober 1993 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 7005   —  Marsruut 8
Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2013   —  Marsruut 11

Eindhalte (endstation) Eksterlaar

During this period (when the photo was taken), the trams were renumbered and repainted according to De Lijn's new scheme. The tram on the left is still riding around in the old colours but it was just given a new number at the time. The tram on the right is covered with advertising but its red bumper and old numbering betrays its origins.

30 oktoober 1993 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 7078 

Frankrijklei

В 1991 году, когда трамваи перешли к фирме De Lijn, вся серия РСС 2000-2165 была перенумерована в 7000-7165. Новые номера наносили на вагоны не сразу, а постепенно.

13 oktoober 1993 a.
Autor: Ааре Оландер

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 7081   —  Marsruut 11

Franklin Rooseveltplaats

13 oktoober 1993 a.
Autor: Ааре Оландер

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2082   —  Marsruut 10

Sint-Jacobsmarkt Kipdorpbrug

В 1991 году, когда трамваи перешли к фирме De Lijn, вся серия РСС 2000-2165 была перенумерована в 7000-7165. Новые номера наносили на вагоны не сразу, а постепенно.

13 oktoober 1993 a.
Autor: Ааре Оландер

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2080   —  Marsruut 11
Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 7000   —  Marsruut 8

Eindhalte (endstation) Eksterlaar

The 2000 received already his new number 7000. The 2080 had still his old number. The 7000 became 6 years later museum tram.

12 september 1993 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2000   —  Marsruut 24

Brederodestraat

19 mai 1993 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2000   —  Marsruut 24

Franklin Rooseveltplaats

16 mai 1993 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2067   —  Marsruut 3

Kipdorpbrug

I didn't note the number of the second tram.

16 mai 1993 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2045   —  Marsruut 3

Franklin Rooseveltplaats

16 mai 1993 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2053   —  Marsruut 3
Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2008   —  Marsruut 11

Franklin Rooseveltplaats

16 mai 1993 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2014   —  Marsruut 10

Turnhoutsebaan

The tracks have since been removed and the tram (route 10) now runs underground.

30 aprill 1993 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2077   —  Marsruut 24

Brederodestraat

24 aprill 1993 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2163   —  Marsruut 24

Stenenbrug

24 aprill 1993 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2147   —  Marsruut 24

Herentalsebaan

I didn't note the number of the 2nd tram.

28 märts 1993 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2034   —  Marsruut 24

Carnotstraat

28 märts 1993 a.
Autor: focus1965

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  № 2095   —  Marsruut 15

Blancefloerlaan

28 veebruar 1993 a.
Autor: focus1965