5 Euros First train on Europe, Belgium

The first Belgian train ride is of historical importanceOn 1 May 1834, King Leopold I signed the law supporting the creation of the Belgian railway system. One year later, on 5 May 1835, the first Belgian railway line was opened. For the first time in history a train rode on the European mainland, between Brussels and Mechelen. Three steam locomotives, manufactured in Great Britain, rode in one line and transported 900 passengers in 30 carriages:La Flche (arrow): seven open carriages with benches for people of good descent.Stephenson: seven open and covered carriages.Llphant (elephant): sixteen open carriages with benches.The route, which started from Brussels Groendreef station, was 22 kilometres long and had only one stop in Vilvoorde. On arrival in Mechelen, all the wagons were coupled together, and on the way back to Brussels they were dragged by Llphant.This route marked the beginning of the rich history of Belgian railways and was the driving force behind Belgiums industrial success in the 19th century.

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La carte de l'Union européenne, les douze étoiles, le titre national trilingue, la valeur faciale, le millésime, le différent de la Commissaires des Monnaies, le différent de la Maison de la Monnaie et les initiales "LL" du graveur.

Luc Luycx

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