De Vuurproef, Railway simulator attraction at Het Spoorwegmuseum, Utrecht, Netherlands
De Vuurproef combines motion simulator technology with immersive storytelling to transport visitors through different periods of Dutch railway history.
The attraction, inaugurated in November 2012 with a budget of 1.8 million euros, received the Thea Award for best 4D simulator in 2013.
The experience features narration by Dutch actor Rutger Hauer, guiding visitors through significant developments in Netherlands transportation history.
The simulator accommodates six passengers per cabin and requires a minimum age of 12 years to participate in the virtual railway journey.
Visitors select from three color-coded waiting lines that lead to separate simulators, each offering distinct perspectives of railway development.
Location: Utrecht
Part of: Het Spoorwegmuseum
GPS coordinates: 52.08697,5.13264
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:04
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