I have a stopover in Amsterdam, and I'm heading to Emmerich am Rhein for some trainspotting
Passing by through bridges and canals
Here it is, the first stop in Germany on the important freight line between Rotterdam and Germany
I don't have to wait long for a freight train
Happy to see the first freight is a Eurodual
2019 330, Rail Force One
The "2019 330" Eurodual refers to a specific heavy-haul hybrid locomotive operated by Rail Force One (RFO) under the German vehicle classification Baureihe 2019 (specifically variant 2019 330-0).
While it belongs to Stadler’s broader EuroDual family architecture, this specific class represents the Stadler Euro 9000 multi-system locomotive, leased from the European Loc Pool (ELP) and delivered into service in early 2026. (Google AI)
It has a country package: D, A, CH, NL, B
The Falns bulk freight wagon series operated by ERR European Rail Rent GmbH is designed for heavy, weather-resistant bulk materials like coal and iron ore. (Google AI)
193 111, SBB Cargo International with D, A, CH, I, NL
"Lago di Lugano"
193 513, PKP Cargo with D, A, NL, SK, PL, CZ, H
Since late 2025, there have been new ICE3neo high-speed trains on the route Amsterdam-Frankfurt
The only stretch where this train can reach 300km/h is between Köln and Frankfurt
Classic Falns-type self-discharging hopper-wagon train on the route from the Netherlands to Germany
189 049 and 189 043
Arriving at Emmerich
Train to Amsterdam
Just as the last time I was here, it is necessary to switch trains here in order to travel between the Netherlands and Germany
ET 25 2201-2213 does not support the Netherlands, just like this 2210 to the left, while the 2301-2307 does, like this 2307
More trains are coming from the Netherlands
But almost all freight trains are stopping here in Emmerich
193 139 "Monte Rosa"
I think this is the Duomo in Milan
Always a trainspotter present in Emmerich
295 057
186 042
ET 25 2307 has arrived from Arnhem and it is terminating here
ET 25 2304 is arriving from Dusseldorf and may continue to Arnhem
NS Class 2500 to the left and ET 25 to the right
Almost the same trains
For my further journey to Amsterdam, I chose an ICE train, which is of course delays as it is arriving from Germany
Here it is
About 1 hour later, I'm in Amsterdam
Amsterdam Centraal
I have some time before my next flight, so I take a walk to Amsterdam Zuid station
Stopping by at my favorite Café de Jaren
