Stoomtrein Katwijk Leiden, Railway museum in Valkenburg, Netherlands.
The Stoomtrein Katwijk Leiden is a railway museum that operates train rides on narrow-gauge tracks using both steam and diesel locomotives with historical carriages. The line runs through the countryside near Leiden and displays various vehicles from different eras of railway transport.
The museum began in 1973 when train enthusiasts started operating a steam railway on tracks that were originally built for a water transport company in the dunes. This revived line preserves an important chapter of Dutch transportation history.
The railway is run by train enthusiasts who maintain the historic locomotives and share their passion for this transportation heritage. Visitors watch these volunteers bring the trains to life with genuine care and knowledge.
The best time to visit is on weekends and holidays when train rides run regularly. Wear comfortable shoes since the site is explored on foot and the trains travel at a leisurely pace.
A special treasure is the Diema DS40/2 diesel tram, which shows how unusual some historical vehicles were. This tram is rarely seen elsewhere and sheds light on a lesser-known side of Dutch railway history.
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