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Diesel multiple unit

Heemaf NS DE3 / Mat '34

Built by Allan, Beijnes, Heemaf, Werkspoor

Top speed
125 km/h
78 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1933
40 units

Overview of the Heemaf NS DE3 / Mat '34

Discover the iconic NS DE3 / Mat '34, a diesel-multiple unit (DMU) that left its mark on Dutch railways.

Built in 1933 by renowned manufacturers like Allan, Beijnes, Heemaf, and Werkspoor, this 3-car unit boasted a robust design and a top speed of 125 km/h, perfect for the routes of its time.

Featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the NS DE3 / Mat '34 stands as a testament to Dutch railway engineering.

One of these impressive units is preserved at the Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum (NSM), allowing future generations to admire its design and learn about its history.

Explore the rich heritage of Dutch rail transport through this significant piece.

Heemaf NS DE3 / Mat '34 technical specifications

Value
Built byAllan, Beijnes, Heemaf, Werkspoor · 193340 units
Top speed125 km/h78 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
Formation3 cars
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Operators of the Heemaf NS DE3 / Mat '34

Railway companies that have operated the NS DE3 / Mat '34, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Nederlands SpoorwegmuseumNSM DE3Netherlands

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