NMVB Brabant 3: the L(eerbeek) route, part 1

The other route L, from Brussels to Leerbeek, was a marvellous one. Running mostly on roadside reserved track through the beautiful region south-west of Brussels called 'Pajottenland' it had some private right-of-way parts. The closure of this route in September 1972 was deplored by many people.

An S-type motor car with trailer between St. Kwintens Lennik and St. Martens Lennik, August 1972.




The magnificent landscape of the Pajottenland offered a perfect scenery for the vicinal line. The picture was taken on the last day of tramway operation: 1 September 1972.




Workers allow an S-type motor car to pass at Lennik in June 1971.




A rather awkwardly situated tram stop at Gooik, summer 1971.




From the driver's position we see an oncoming car at a passing loop.




A picture taken from the favourite position next to the driver, August 1972.



In dense fog a tram departs from the Leerbeek Depot for Brussels. August 1972.




By clicking on the picture of an enamel sign from a vicinal car you will return to the top of this page.
By clicking on the display at the bottom you will hear a tram bell.