BN 6102/ Manila

In 1980, BN presented the prototype of the 6000 series, but this was double-articulated, while NMVB had ordered single-articulated trams. That is why the intermediate housing was removed. From 1981, the 6100 trams were first delivered to the coast, because the network in Charleroi was not yet ready.

In April 1981, the BN 6102 and 6103 collided during a test drive in dense fog. The undamaged parts were combined into a new three-part 6102 with the intermediate housing of the 6000 and a blue-white colour. In 1984, a new 6103 was delivered to Charleroi. The 6102 was mainly used on the coast for peak-hour journeys and as a tow tram. Later, it became a promotional tram of BN ACEC to demonstrate the LRV to other transport companies.

The 6102 was unique with an intermediate cabinet and a high entry, which later inspired the idea of ​​tram extension with low-floor sections. When the 6000 series was delivered, the 6100s returned to Charleroi, except for the 6102 and 6131. ​​The 6131 was later dismantled and scrapped. The 6102 was also used for tests with the BN LRT and was nicknamed "De Manilla". At De Lijn it was quickly withdrawn from passenger service and used as a tow tram. Around 2016 it was given yellow stickers and a fixed "tow tram" sign.