2006-07-09_gemmenicher-tunnel

Before passing the tunnel -- Two interesting features can be observed that make the railway operation unique here. One is the catenary and the sign 'Stop with electric locomotives'. This is where the unconnected electric locomotives pushing the heavy freight trains can reach, which simply stop here then roll back to Aachen West station. The other thing is the turnout at the tunnel entrance, which allows oversized trains to pass in the middle, of course after stopping the traffic from the opposite direction. -- Gemmenicher Tunnel / Germany, 9 July 2006, 12:31 CET