Photographer stumbles upon abandoned Orient Express in Belgium (6 photos)

The famous luxury passenger train set off for the first time on the route Paris - Constantinople in 1883. For many years of his the existence of the Orient Express has undergone many changes - for example, in the 1950s, luxury cars were replaced with standard ones, while in In 2007, the route was not completely closed. Here is one of the few surviving trains, through the eyes of an abandoned photographer.





A photographer named Brian stumbled upon an abandoned express train in Belgium, and he was fascinated by the beauty of the once luxurious train.



The Orient Express started operating in 1883 and delivered passengers from Paris to Constantinople/Istanbul in luxury carriages.





By 2007, passenger trains had lost their former popularity, and the Orient Express ceased to be profitable. All trains were abolished.



This train, the Grand Orient Express, is now the only in its own way, and mother nature is gradually winning it back from people.



Now one can only imagine how comfortable and picturesque was to be a journey through Europe on the "Eastern express.