Hoofdwerkplaats Tilburg, Railway maintenance facility in Tilburg, Netherlands
The Hoofdwerkplaats complex features multiple industrial buildings dedicated to railway equipment maintenance, with a prominent polygonal shed constructed in 1938.
Established in 1868 near Tilburg Station, the facility employed 291 workers by 1871 for repairing locomotives, carriages, and wagons from across the Netherlands.
The workshop influenced local demographics as skilled workers from northern Netherlands, particularly Utrecht, relocated to Tilburg to work at the maintenance facility.
The facility operated continuously until 2011, adapting from steam locomotives to diesel and electric trains, employing up to 1,400 workers during peak operations.
A 125-ton crane installed in 1933 enabled the facility to handle heavy locomotives, marking technological advancement in Dutch railway maintenance capabilities.
Location: Tilburg
GPS coordinates: 51.56139,5.08495
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:02
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