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The Belgian Railways (SNCB/NMBS) used to paint their passenger cars bordeaux red with a white stripe, the international trains were Eurofima orange with white stripe. Recently, they introduced a new livery in grey with blue and red, which was first used for the UIC-Z coaches of the EuroCity `Memling' (Cologne - Oostende). That's why it is called the `Memling' livery. Meanwhile other trains have received this livery too, such as rebuilt `Break' EMUs and even one locomotive (by initiative of Maerklin). The picture shows a 2nd class coach of the EC `Memling'. Photo and scan by Tobias B. Koehler (unci@tigerden.com)

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I-10 2nd-class car (I10-B) of SNCB/NMBS, seen in the consist of EC 296 "Jean Monnet" (Bâle SNCF --->Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid), upon arrival at its final destination. Tour du Midi/Zuidertoren stands in the background. From Basle until Luxemburg, this train runs as a TER, paid for by Région Alsace. This car has retained its "Memling" livery from the early-90s. Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. 2nd January 2006. P.L.Guillemin (plguillemin@yahoo.fr)