A first-class train carriage from 1935 stands on the rails in front of Leireken station. The interior was designed by Henri van de Velde.
(Municipality of Londerzeel)

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

February 13, 2022

The Leireken - old station building still radiates and exudes faded glory.
From the terrace or from the taproom of the “weekend café” you can muse about the wagon, which is still a silent witness to past glory and economy.
The railway was mainly used for local freight transport for the supply and delivery of agricultural products and also for the supply of building materials, among other things.
The tracks were broken up in the mid-20th century and are now part of the 'Leirekensroute'.
The steps invite you to climb up. Unfortunately, boarding is no longer possible. You only have a glimpse into a 1st class train carriage.
Breathe in the atmosphere of yesteryear and enjoy your amber beer.
Palm... you earned it.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

February 16, 2022

The wagon is a silent witness that refers to the old railway lines.
The railway was mainly used for local freight transport for the supply and delivery of agricultural products and also for the supply of building materials, among other things.
The tracks were broken up in the mid-20th century and now serve as the 'Leirekensroute' cycle path.
The steps invite you to climb up. Unfortunately, boarding is no longer possible. You only have a glimpse into a 1st class train carriage.

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Luc Van Geyte

February 8, 2022

The train is always a bit of a journey.
This 1st class wagon with interior designed by Henry van de Velde, first rode on our Belgian railways in 1935. It has been standing proudly in Leireken's front garden for 20 years.
You can rent these for your parties, receptions, tastings or exhibitions...

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JakobusPilger

December 7, 2023

Anyone who has read Erich Kästner's "The Flying Classroom" or perhaps just knows one of the novel adaptations might suspect that this is the apartment of the so-called "non-smoker" :-)

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

February 13, 2022

The history of the PALM brewery dates back to 1525.

The homestead that would later be called 'De Hoorn' was documented early in the history of Steenhuffel. In 1380 it was owned by Peter Vander Smessen. In the tax book of the Duke of Brabant, his estate is described as a house with a courtyard, located next to the cemetery. Around 1525, old documents mention the name 'De Hoorn'. It is an inn run by Joos De Lichte. But when Steenhuffel had to deal with heavy war violence in the last quarter of the 16th century, De Hoorn was reduced to ashes. It would take several decades before the Mertens family, as the new owner, rebuilt the buildings. However, it was not an inn during that period. Around 1700, De Hoorn was inhabited by Urbaan Lecocq, a nobleman. He sold the property to Andries Van Doorselaer and Joanna Van Accoleyen, who would eventually start brewing there.

Source: palm.be/nl/palm/history

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