Old Photos (city trams Antwerpen 1980 — 1999)

Antwerpen,  CGTA 2-axle motor car  nr. 8853 
Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen (modernised)  nr. 7116 

Stelplaats 'Luchtbal' (Noorderlaan)

4 iunie 1999 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 7014   —  Traseul 8
Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 7002   —  Traseul 11
Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 7006   —  Traseul 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 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 7002   —  Traseul 8

Lange Leemstraat

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

14 mai 1996 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 7095   —  Traseul 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 aprilie 1996 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 7035   —  Traseul 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 martie 1996 an
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Antwerpen,  CGTA 2-axle motor car  nr. 8853 

Jan Van de Wouwerstraat

20 februarie 1996 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 7001   —  Traseul 8

Gitschotellei Borsbeeksebrug

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

7 octombrie 1994 an
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Antwerpen,  Nivelles 2-axle motor car  nr. 305 
Antwerpen,  CGTA 2-axle motor car  nr. 181 

Draakplaats

305 — 181
exhibition on the occasion of open monuments day

11 septembrie 1994 an
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Antwerpen,  CGTA 2-axle motor car  nr. 8853 

Marnixplaats

3 septembrie 1994 an
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Antwerpen,  CGTA 2-axle motor car  nr. 8853   —  8853+305
Antwerpen,  Nivelles 2-axle motor car  nr. 305 

Brederodestraat

3 septembrie 1994 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 7130   —  Traseul 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 iulie 1994 an
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Antwerpen,  CGTA 2-axle motor car  nr. 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 martie 1994 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 7031   —  Traseul 24

Herentalsebaan

30 octombrie 1993 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 7005   —  Traseul 8
Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2013   —  Traseul 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 octombrie 1993 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 7005   —  Traseul 8
Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2013   —  Traseul 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 octombrie 1993 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 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 octombrie 1993 an
Autorul: Ааре Оландер

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 7081   —  Traseul 11

Franklin Rooseveltplaats

13 octombrie 1993 an
Autorul: Ааре Оландер

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2082   —  Traseul 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 octombrie 1993 an
Autorul: Ааре Оландер

Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2080   —  Traseul 11
Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 7000   —  Traseul 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 septembrie 1993 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2000   —  Traseul 24

Brederodestraat

19 mai 1993 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2000   —  Traseul 24

Franklin Rooseveltplaats

16 mai 1993 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2067   —  Traseul 3

Kipdorpbrug

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

16 mai 1993 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2045   —  Traseul 3

Franklin Rooseveltplaats

16 mai 1993 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2053   —  Traseul 3
Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2008   —  Traseul 11

Franklin Rooseveltplaats

16 mai 1993 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2014   —  Traseul 10

Turnhoutsebaan

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

30 aprilie 1993 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2077   —  Traseul 24

Brederodestraat

24 aprilie 1993 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2163   —  Traseul 24

Stenenbrug

24 aprilie 1993 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2147   —  Traseul 24

Herentalsebaan

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

28 martie 1993 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2034   —  Traseul 24

Carnotstraat

28 martie 1993 an
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Antwerpen,  BN PCC Antwerpen  nr. 2095   —  Traseul 15

Blancefloerlaan

28 februarie 1993 an
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