Visitors information

Railway and tramway lines

S	Stadskanaal Rail STAR

Veendam- Wildervank – Stadskanaal – Musselkanaal (1435 mm/4ft8½in, 26 km/16 miles)

Visiting address and mail: Stationstraat 3, 9503 AD Stadskanaal,
telephone (0599) 651 890
e-mail: info@stadskanaalrail.nl. internet: www.stadskanaalrail.nl

Getting there:
Busses from Assen, Groningen and Emmen. Use www.9292ov.nl to plan your trip.

STAR operates a standard gauge steam railway in the Groningen peat district. Departures are from Stadskanaal, which also houses the workshops and depot. Stops in Veendam, Wildervank, and Musselkanaal. Special arrangements are available. Call us or check our website for more information on the special arrangements.

Detailed timetable at: www.stadskanaalrail.nl

S/D	Museum Branchline Railway MBS

Haaksbergen - Boekelo (1435 mm/4ft8½in, 7 km/4.3 miles)

Visiting address and mail: Stationsstraat 3, 7481 JA Haaksbergen
telephone (053) 572 15 16,
e-mail: info@museumbuurtspoorweg.nl internet: www.museumbuurtspoorweg.nl

Getting there by public transport: from Hengelo NS station, take bus 53; from Enschede NS station, take bus 20, 73

The MBS was founded in 1967 to create a living branch line museum. The society owns seven steam locomotives, ten diesel engines, beautifully restored coaches and a broad collection of historical goods stock. In addition to the railbound collection, there is also a wide range of related attributes, such as uniforms, lights and signals, porters' trolleys, trunks and suitcases, as well as documentation. Everything combines to make you experience the Dutch branch line railway of the past.

Detailed timetable at: www.museumbuurtspoorweg.nl

S	Veluwe Steam Train Company VSM

Apeldoorn - Beekbergen - Dieren (1435 mm/4ft8½in, 22 km/13.6 miles)

Visiting address: Dorpstraat 140, 7361 AZ Beekbergen-Lieren,
Mail address: Rijnstraat 68, 7332 AX Apeldoorn
telephone (055) 506 19 89
email: info@stoomtrein.org• internet: www.stoomtrein.org

Getting there by train: services depart from NS-stations at Apeldoorn and Dieren. Paid parking at Apeldoorn P+R, free parking at other stations along the line

On the scenic standard gauge line connecting Apeldoorn and Dieren, the mainline steam locomotives of VSM haul passenger trains. Feel how people used to go places in days gone by. We don't just sell singles and returns; there are also attractive arrangements which include a luxury boat trip on the IJssel river or a visit to the Apenheul simian zoo. Trains feature a restaurant coach and wheelchair lift facilities.

Detailed timetable at: www.stoomtrein.org

S/D	Steam Train Goes-Borsele SGB

Goes - Hoedekenskerke - Baarland (1435 mm/4ft81/2in, 13 km/8 miles)

Visiting addres: Albert Plesmanweg, Goes
Mail address: Postbus 250, 4460 AR Goes
telephone ** 31 (0) 113 270705
e-mail: info@destoomtrein.nl • internet: www.destoomtrein.nl

Getting there by train: Goes NS station.
Free parking near SGB station.

The museum area in Goes is home to a wide variety of historical engines and stock. The monumental goods shed dating from 1872, housing the museum restaurant, is open to visitors as is the 1927 built locoshed. At Hoedekenskerke, a miniature railway (71/4" gauge) takes you on a ride through the scenic rail park 'De Pluimweide', which also has a buffet and wooden shoe maker. A museum shop at Hoedekenskerke sells old-fashioned sweets. Next to the station of Kwadendamme there is a large butterfly-farm. All trains on this standard gauge railway feature wheelchair lift facilities.

Detailed timetable at: www.destoomtrein.nl

S/D	South Limburg Steam Train Company (ZLSM)

Valkenburg - Schin op Geul - Simpelveld - Kerkrade (1435 mm/4ft8½in, 20 km/12.5 miles)
Simpelveld - Bocholtz - Vetschau (Germany) (1435 mm/4ft8½in, 6 km/3.7 miles)

Visiting address: Stationstraat 20, Simpelveld
Mail address: Postbus 21071, 6369 ZH Simpelveld
telephone (045) 544 00 18
e-mail: info@miljoenenlijn.nl ; Internet: www.miljoenenlijn.nl

Getting there by train: ZLSM services depart from Veolia-stations at Kerkrade, Valkenburg and Schin op Geul
Getting there by bus: from Heerlen, take Veolia line 47. Parking: follow 'Miljoenenlijn' signs

The famous 'Millions Line' - referring to the astronomical building costs - is the home of ZLSM. The only Dutch 'mountain' railway, its steam-hauled trains cut across the Limburg hills, linking Kerkrade and Valkenburg. Intermediate stops at Spekholzerheide, Simpelveld, Eys, Wijlre/Gulpen and Schin op Geul. Trains are steam-hauled or diesel railbuses.

This preserved former NS line has an international branch from Simpelveld to Vetschau in Germany, where an original DB railbus ('Schienenbus') provides a shuttle service. This section is part of The Netherlands' earliest international line, having been inaugurated 150 years ago.

Regular steam and diesel services (see timetable) from Easter up to New Year's Eve. Diesel service only, from January to March.

Detailed timetable at: www.miljoenenlijn.nl

S	Museum Steam Tram Hoorn-Medemblik (SHM)

Hoorn - Medemblik (1435 mm/4ft8½in, 20km/12.4 miles)

Visiting address: Van Dedemstraat 8, Hoorn
Mail address: Postbus 137, 1620 AC Hoorn
telephone (0229) 214 862,
e-mail: info@museumstoomtram.nl • internet: www.museumstoomtram.nl

Getting there by train: SHM services depart from Hoorn NS station. Parking at the Transferium

SHM provides a standard gauge steam tram connection on its own line between Hoorn NS station and Medemblik. You can book for a triangular trip by steam train, historical ferry and NS train, taking in the old IJssel Lake harbour towns of Hoorn, Medemblik and Enkhuizen, all in one day. Or take your bicycle on the train and alight at any of our intermediate stations to explore the unique Westfrisian landscape.

After dark, there is the Evening Steam Tram and Candlelight Express: dine on the train! These services run on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month (except July / August). Advance booking required for Evening Steam Tram and Candlelight Express, tel. 0229-219 231.

Detailed timetable at: www.museumstoomtram.nl

The Museum Steam Tram Hoorn-Medemblik is the officially registered museum that captures the history of the steam tram in The Netherlands, highlighting the role of rural rail transport in the development of the country between 1879 and 1966. To that end, the Museum Steam Tram organisation acquires, restores and keeps a collection which as a whole represents this history. The collection, incorporating authentic Dutch steam tram stock, as well as the secondary railway line between Hoorn and Medemblik including buildings, signalling, objects and archival documentation, is the basis for a historically correct and recreationally attractive presentation. The presentation is centred around the historical setting of the year 1926.

S/D	RTM Ouddorp Foundation

De Punt Remise -; Middelplaat Haven at Ouddorp (ZH) nr. Rotterdam (1067 mm/3ft6in, circa 8.5 km/
5.3 miles)

Departures: De Punt West, G.C.Schellingenweg 2, Ouddorp (near Rotterdam)
Mail address: Postbus 25, 3253 ZG Ouddorp
telephone (0187) 689 911
e-mail: info@rtm-ouddorp.nl • internet: www.rtm-ouddorp.nl

Getting there by public transport: From the Spijkenisse station of the Rotterdam Metro, take Connexxion bus 101 (Spijkenisse Metro/Centrum - Hellevoetsluis v.v.) change at "Amnesty Internationallaan" to Arriva bus 104 (Hellevoetsluis - Renesse v.v.), alight at Port Zélande and board the tram at that station. In july and august Arriva line 802 has a stop at the depot.
Parking at De Punt-West

A unique collection of original rolling stock. steam locomotives and diesel railcars of the extensive narrow gauge RTM system that served the Rotterdam and Zeeland delta until the mid 'sixties. Housed in their own purpose-built depot in the handsome Ouddorp (ZH) dunes, steam and diesel trams provide a regular service from De Punt-West along the Brouwersdam to the Port Zélande holiday resort, all just above sea level. The depot and the museum are both at De Punt-West.

Detailed timetable at: www.rtm-ouddorp.nl

E	Amsterdam Electric Museum Tramline EMA

Amsterdam - Amsterdamse Bos- Amstelveen - Bovenkerk (1435 mm/4ft8½in, 7 km/4.3 miles)

Visiting address: Former Haarlemmermeer Station, Amstelveenseweg 264, 1075 XV Amsterdam
telephone (020) 673 75 38 (Sun. only)
internet: http://museumtramlijn.org

How to get to Haarlemmermeer Station by public transport:
Amsterdam GVB tram 16; or buses 15, 62, 142, 145, 170, 172.
Metro: line 50 to Amstelveenseweg, then bus.
By car: from A10 Ring road, take exit to Amstelveen / VU (S108), follow 'Centrum' signs. Limited parking behind Haarlemmermeer Station building.

Departing from the Amsterdam Haarlemmermeer station, preserved electric tramcars provide a service to Amstelveen and Bovenkerk, on the former railway line originally linking the capital to Aalsmeer and Uithoorn. Besides Amsterdam trams you will also see cars from the Dutch cities of Groningen, Den Haag, and Rotterdam, and from places elsewhere in Europe, such as Prague, Vienna and Graz.

Timetable at: http://museumtramlijn.org

	Short rides and on site rides

S	Corus Steam IJmuiden CSIJ

Station Velserbosch - IJmuiden Corus premises (1435 mm/4ft8½in, 21 km/13 miles, 105 min.)

Mail address: Depot Excursietrein 2G-07, Postbus 10000, 1970 CA IJmuiden
telephone (0251) 498384 / 490352
e-mail: excursietrein@corusgroup.com • internet: www.csy.nl.

Trains depart from Velserbosch Station

To get there: from Beverwijk follow the Corus signs, continue up to closed gate, then pass left underneath building, follow road to the water, then turn right. At the end, you will find the station entrance.

Corus Train Excursions are operated courtesy of the members of the Corus Stoom IJmuiden association.

A fascinating steam-hauled trip on the vast Corus Steel industry network, including the pig iron plant, the steel works, sheet rolling mill. Of course, expert explanation is given all along the route. Photo opportunity during the trip. Please note that the factory buildings are not open to visitors.

More information at: www.csy.nl

S/D	Valkenburgse Meer Steam Trains SVM

Valkenburg (ZH) (700 mm/2ft3½in, approx 3 km/1.8 miles)

Visiting address: Jan Pellenbargweg 1, 2235 SP Valkenburg near Leiden
telephone (071) 572 42 75
e-mail info@smalspoormuseum.nl • internet:www.smalspoormuseum.nl

Getting there by bus: take bus 43 Leiden-Wassenaar-Den Haag v.v. By car: A44 motorway, exit at Leiden Zuid

Located between Leiden, Katwijk and Wassenaar, the Valkenburgse Meer recreation facility features a unique narrow gauge railway as well as the National Narrow Gauge Museum. Every weekend an 80 year old steam locomotive hauls its train along the tracks. No less than eighty locomotives are kept in the museum. The loco's, in combination with model railway layouts, photo displays and film shows, provide a complete picture of the many ways narrow gauge railways contributed to our country's economy. Well worth a visit, even when it is raining.

Timetable at: www.smalspoormuseum.nl

D	Industrial Narrow Gauge Museum ISM

Erica (In South-East of Drenthe province) (700/900 mm, 2ft3½in / 2ft11½in, approx. 60 min.)

Visiting and mail address: Griendtsveenstraat 150, 7887 TK Erica
telephone (0591) 303 061
E-mail: info@smalspoorcentrum.nl. Internet: www.smalspoorcentrum.nl

Getting there by public transport is not advisable.

Board a train to visit a beautiful area, on a railway system that was originally used to transport peat. Take a look in the only remaining peat dust factory in the country, featuring the original machinery, as well as an exhibition on industrial narrow gauge and also a number of model railway layouts.

Timetable at: www.smalspoorcentrum.nl

D	Rijssen's Loam Railway

Rijssen (600 mm/1ft11½in, 1.2 km/0.75 mile)

Visiting address: Markeloseweg 78 B, 7461 EE Rijssen,
Mail address: Welleweg 9,7462 GE Rijssen
telephone: 06 220 224 44
e-mail: leemspoor@concepts.nl • Internet: www.leemspoor.nl

Departing from a cute little station just outside Rijssen, towards Markelo, trains depart for a ride through the beautiful woods. We operate passenger trains as well as wood and loam trains. At a glade in the forest trains stop at a halt where you are invited to a picnic, featuring views of moorland.

Trains are run whenever required, not according to a fixed timetable. Wheelchair facilities are available.

The roster includes one steam locomotive, several dies engines, old and new coaches, and goods stock, some of our own construction, and engineers' vehicles. Take a look around the sheds to inspect the ongoing restoration work.

On special days, the Waiting Room doubles as the station buffet.

Timetable at: www.leemspoor.nl

D	Gelderland Narrow Gauge Foundation GSS

Heteren (700/600mm, 2ft3½in/1ft11½in, 1 km/0.7 miles)

Visiting address: Steenbakkerij Randwijk, Renkumse Veerweg 5-A, Heteren (Overbetuwe)
Mail address: Gelderse Smalspoor Stichting, postbus 577, 6500 AN Nijmegen
telephone 06 547 345 56
e-mail: info@smalspoor.nl • internet: www.smalspoor.nl

Getting there by public transport: NS-station Arnhem CS, bus 6 to Heteren Alight at Sprokkelenburg

On the premises of the Randwijk brickworks, the GSS will create a small narrow gauge museum around a depot where the tiny trains are exhibited. Trains depart from the platform for a ride along the 700mm (2ft3½in) gauge line. From the train you do not only get an insight into the transport and use of clay, you will also be able to observe the beautiful scenic landscape.

Timetable at: www.smalspoor.nl

D	Museum Brickworks De Werklust MWL

Losser: (700mm, circa 1 km.)

Visiting- and mailing address: Smuddeweg 3, 7581 PN Losser
telephone (053) 536 13 29 ; reservations: 06-22172649
e-mail: dewerklust@orange.nl• internet: www.dewerklust.nl

Train/bus: NS-station Oldenzaal: bus 64 to Losser, alight at Snippertweg.

More on this museum at: www.dewerklust.nl

	Excursion trains and trams, irregular services

S	Dutch Steam Foundation SSN

Museum Steam Depot, Bosdreef 75, 3062 CA Rotterdam (Crooswijk, on the Boezembocht industrial estate).
Mail address: Postbus 2968, 3000 CZ Rotterdam
telephone (010) 282 92 82
internet: www.stoomstichting.nl

Getting there by bus: RET line 37 (Paradijsplein) and 38 (Kerkhoflaan) followed by a 10 min. walk along Bosdreef.

Open: Wed. 1000 - 1500, Sat. 1000 - 1700.

SSN is the proud owner of no less than 7 steam locomotives, 2 diesel engines, 7 coaches, and a steam crane. All of this is housed in the Museum Steam Depot, a replica engine shed complete with a fully fitted yard, including a turntable. The shed is not just the home of the collection, but also the workshop where maintenance of the SSN collection is carried out. The workshop is open to visitors, allowing close observation of the work necessary to keep a collection of historical rail vehicles operational.

SSN does not operate its own preserved line; instead its steam engines haul trains hired by parties on the national rail network. A couple of times a year main line steam excursions are organised that are open to our supporters and the general public. One-day trips usually stay within The Netherlands; longer trips will take you across the border. The public services are announced via mailings, the SSN home page and in the hobby press.

More on the planned rides at: www.stoomstichting.nl

E	The Hague Public Transport Museum HOVM

Visting address: Parallelweg 224, Den Haag (1435 mm/4ft8½in)
Mailing address: Ter Borchstraat 7, 2525 XG Den Haag
telephone (070) 445 15 59
e-mail: info@hovm.nl • internet: www.hovm.nl

Getting there by public transport: From NS station Den Haag HS, take tram 9 (destination Vrederust), 11 (Scheveningen) or 12 (Duindorp); from NS Den Haag Central Station, take tram 9 (destination Vrederust). Alight at Wouwermanstraat and cross the road.

The history of public transport in and around The Hague is shown in this museum, housed in a tramway depot that is itself a museum piece. In the collection are 25 tramcars from The Hague's operator, HTM, as well as some ten buses from several companies. On opening days a historical tram or bus will take you on a sight-seeing tour through The Hague. See our brochure for more information, or consult our website.

Timetable at: www.hovm.nl

E	Tramway Preservation Foundation TS, Scheveningen Depot

Former HTM Salt Shed, Harstenhoekplein in Scheveningen,
telephone 06 26200938 (opening hours only)
contact mr. R. Vermeulen (079) 331 10 38
internet: www.tramwegstichting.nl

The Dutch tramway preservation society, TS, is restoring historic vehicles of the former 'Blue Tram' NZH company, as well as of The Hague's HTM and Amsterdam's GVA. Once a year you can take a ride on the trams on Open Monuments Day (12 September). Service is carried out by NZH trams A327 hauling B303 or B37. For information on this and other events around these projects, send an SAE to R. Vermeulen, Eisensteinstrook 74, 2726 SZ Zoetermeer, The Netherlands.
The workshop, in an annexe of HTM's Scheveningen tram depot, is open to visitors Mondays 1100-1500 and Wednesdays 1900-2200. Groups can be received at other times by appointment, tel. 06-2620 0938 or 079-331 10 38.

E	Rotterdam Tram Museum

Tramway Preservation Foundation (TS) (1435 mm/4ft8½in)

Visiting address: Nieuwe Binnenweg 362, 3023 ET Rotterdam,
telephone (010) 476 51 49.
email: info@trammuseumrotterdam.nl • internet: www.trammuseumrotterdam.nl

Getting there by public transport: from Rotterdam NS Central Station, take tram 4, alight at Heemraadsplein, or take East-West metro line, alight at Delfshaven station

Open: 1 April - 30 September: Sat. 1100 - 1600

Entrance free

The Rotterdamsch Trammuseum is home to a number of historical Rotterdam trams, and also a collection of tickets, pictures and objects from the history of public transport in Rotterdam. We regret that for less mobile visitors, access to the museum is limited. During the summer holidays, tram rides departing from Central Station are offered with historical tramcars. The route takes in several local attractions. Timetable information by phone at 06-53 51 36 30.

	Static museums

S/D/E	Dutch National Railway Museum

Former Maliebaan Station, 3581 XW Utrecht,
telephone (030) 230 62 06
e-mail: info@spoorwegmuseum.nl • internet: www.spoorwegmuseum.nl

The main attractions at the museum are the 'Worlds', immensely high studios in which trains play a prominent role. Each world has its own theme and is an experience in itself. The world of Black Magic begins in the steam era against a backdrop of English cottages. In the guise of an audio tour, the very first Dutch train driver tells visitors the story of how it all started. La Belle Époque focuses on travels to far off places on the Orient Express. Actors bring the era to life. In the third attraction, the visitors themselves step into a carriage and are ridden along, between and under the imposing locomotives. World 4 incorporates the sights and sounds of the workshop, where numerous carriages and locos are being repaired and maintained.

Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00 h.
Opened on Mondays during school vacations. Closed on January 1 and April 30.

More information at www.spoorwegmuseum.nl

E	NZH Transport Museum

Visiting address: Haarlem, Leidsevaart 396, 2014 HM Haarlem,
Mail address: Postbus 514, 2003 RM Haarlem
telephone (023) 515 26 07
internet: www.nzh-vervoermuseum.nl

Getting there by bus: from stations Haarlem NS or Heemstede NS , take Connexxion bus 90 or 1;
from Amsterdam, take Connexxion bus 80

Have an encounter with the Haarlem of the past. Four NZH 'blue trams' are exhibited, including the renowned 'Budapester' driving trailer of 1923. The extensive historical collection will take you back to Haarlem as it was. The historical feeling is reinforced further by the explanations provided by the enthusiastic guards of this intimate museum.

Opening hours: Mon. and Thu. 0900-1200 hours, Sat. 1100-1600 hours
Groups are welcome (by appointment only)
Entrance free.

Take a look at the museum here: www.nzh-vervoermuseum.nl

	Others

E	1501 Preservation Group

Mailing address: WGL 1501, Caan van Necklaan 246, 2281 BS RIJSWIJK.

Internet: www.werkgroep1501.nl and the Classic Locomotive Foundation: www.klassieke-locs.nl

A number of engine drivers from the Rotterdam area founded Werkgroep 1501 (the 1501 working group) to preserve electric loco no. 1501. This was one of a batch of seven locomotives that the Dutch railways (NS) purchased from British Rail in 1968. Over a period of sixteen years, no. 1501 and her sisters were mainly used to haul passenger trains between The Hague and Venlo. Thanks to the group's efforts, 1501 was saved and is now in perfect shape again. It appears on the group's annual excursion train, and is also used for incidental charter trains, and sometimes even takes care of scheduled NS services.

In addition to loco 1501, the group is restoring NS electric locos 1201 and 1122. It is hoped that locomotive 1201, will be completed, featuring its original 1951 turquoise livery.

Timetable, and more on the activities of the Group at: www.werkgroep1501.nl

E	EMU Mat'54 Preservation Foundation

Mailing address: Keenwerf 21, 2804 MR Gouda
telephone: (0182) 53 76 05.
internet: www.mat54.nl

The electric multiple unit (emu) trains of the Mat '54 class, nicknamed Dogheads after their long-nosed front, were a familiar sight on the Dutch network for forty years. These robust four-car trains, completely designed and built in The Netherlands, were popular both with passengers and with staff, because of their comfortable ride and great reliability. The last unit was withdrawn from passenger services in 1996.

Unit no. 766 was presented by NS Reizigers (the Passenger division) to a preservation society founded in 1996, the Stichting Mat'54 Hondekop-vier. Their aim: to preserve one of these units in a serviceable condition. And now, no. 766 is the last remaining four-car Doghead, regularly appearing on charters for its supporters and other railway fans.

This EMU is presently out of service for overhaul. You too can support the preservation of 766, via a donation. If you want to know more, do get in touch.

Online contact: www.mat54.nl

D	The Locomotor Foundation

Mailing address: Proosdij 18, 9936 EW Farmsum
e-mail: info@locomotor.nl internet: www.locomotor.nl

The Locomotor Foundation, founded 2002, is preserving small diesel locomotors.

D	Heritage Diesels Foundation

Mailing address: Burg. Jansenlaan 77, 3331 HE Zwijndrecht
e-mail: info@dieseltreinen.nl ; internet: www.dieseltreinen.nl

The Heritage Diesels Foundation, founded 2004, has the aim to preserve Dutch diesel locomotives, in particular the "wooden shoe" train (1970 -'80) with 2 red brown class 2200 locos and blue plan-E stock.

S	Railway Zuid-Beveland Foundation SZB

Mailing address: Merellaan 11, 4461 RH Goes
internet: www.szb-stoom.nl

SZB is working on overhaul of steam loco 1B Änne, built 1910 for the Jülicher Kreisbahn (Ger).

	Historical Regional Transport of the Achterhoek

Mailing address: Kloetenseweg 5, 7101 TV Winterswijk
telephone (0543) 52 30 02, mobile 06 - 51 48 62 28,
e-mail: hwsiebelink@hotmail.com • internet: www.stichting-hsa.nl or www.gols-station.nl

The GOLS station is named after the former Geldersch-Overijsselsche Locaalspoorweg company. The museum focuses on the history of public transport in the eastern Netherlands. It possesses extensive documentation, such as a huge picture collection of railways and rural transport. There is also a model railway layout depicting Winterswijk station around 1920-30. Outside the building is an original branching signal and a shunting engine - NS locomotor no. 270. Also stabled at Winterswijk is the last remaining 'Blue Angel' two-car diesel multiple unit in serviceable condition, NS no. 186, last owned by the Syntus operating company. This train is the property of HSA, the Foundation for Historical Regional Transport of the Achterhoek, founded 2002, which is also the owner of two historical single-decker buses and the company archive of the former Gelderland tramways, GTW.

	Organisations

SMS Supporting Fund for Museum Railways, Postbus 60, 9695 ZH Bellingwolde

Dutch Association of Historical Rail Transport, c/o Westersingel 9, 4101 ZG Culemborg

Most recent update: 7 March, 2010