DC electric 2735 approaches D 424 (Cologne-Oostende) in Aachen Hbf on 6 November 2001. The train was brought to Aachen by a german class 101. After the catenary of track 8 was switched from 15 kV AC to 3 kV DC, 2735 takes over. A worker is standing next to the coupler, his legs are visible under the car. At the rear end the german 225 011-6 will push on the 2.7& grade that follows.

Digital photo by Christoph Schmitz