Train Spotting

[CharlieAlphaMike]

Here's one for you train spotters. Trains are not 'my thing' so I have no idea what it is but it looks interesting to my eyes. Tell me all you know

[Southerner]

You’ve gone abroad… That’s my knowledge exhausted!

[markymarkthree]

Looks like a Swedish Tagab T43.

[CharlieAlphaMike]

markymarkthree said:

Looks like a Swedish Tagab T43.

Thanks markymark

It looks like you're right. Quick Google search confirms it. Built in the early 1960's and used on commuter trains originally but now in service as 'shunters' with private rail operators.

I know the literal translation of Tågab is Train Limited Company (Tåg meaning Train and AB meaning Aktie Bolag - Swedish for Limited Company). I think a play on words was used though because the company is actually called Tågåkeriet i Bergslagen AB. Translated to 'Train Haulage Company in the Mountain Range/District Limited Company'. No wonder they shortened the name

Edited by CharlieAlphaMike on Sunday 11th May 11:41