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The restoration of bus 8399

The newest and youngest piece in the Museum’s collection looks as good as (brand) new! This Van Hool type A500 from 1991, numbered 8399, was presented to the Museum’s members on 2 October. Previously, the vehicle had been meticulously restored by the STIB workshops. These A500 were Brussels’ first three-door buses with a full-length low floor (at […]

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The restoration of tram 7500

On 5 October the STIB workshops (coordinated by Museum volunteers) completed their work on a relatively new part of our collection: PCC tram 7500, also known as “Caroline”. This tram is unique. Built in 1962, it was the first articulated tram on the Brussels network. It was developed by engineers at STIB, ACEC and tram/train builder […]

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Driver training during the “Tramways Bruxellois” era

The Museum has recently discovered a number of press articles on how drivers and fare collectors were trained during the Tramways Bruxellois era, before 1954. After a medical examination and a number of aptitude tests, applicants would get three days of theoretical training and 15 days of practical training. The ensuing test – conducted by a company inspector […]

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Renovation of motor car 7500

Articulated PCC motor car 7500 from 1962 has been part of the Museum’s collection since 2010. It is currently undergoing a complete renovation to bring it back to its 1980s state. The STIB workshops and the Museum’s volunteers have been closely working together on this project that also includes applying a “new” old livery and […]

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