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Heemaf NS Plan Q – photo 1© trainspo.com
Electric multiple unit

Heemaf NS Plan Q

Built by Werkspoor, Heemaf

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
680 kW
912 hp
Weight
110 t
242,508 lb
Length
50.4 m
165 ft 4 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Axle arrangement
Bo'2'+2'Bo'

Overview of the Heemaf NS Plan Q

Discover the classic NS Plan Q, a distinguished electric multiple unit (EMU) that once graced the Dutch railways.

This iconic train, also known as Mat 54, was built by Werkspoor and Heemaf, showcasing robust engineering and a distinct design.

With a top speed of 140 km/h, it offered comfortable travel with a capacity for 24 first-class and 96 second-class passengers.

The two-car formation, measuring 50.4 meters in length, operated on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks and was powered by a 1.5 kV DC electric system, producing 680 kW.

The NS Plan Q, classified with UIC axles as Bo'2'+2'Bo', represents a significant piece of Dutch railway heritage, with a preserved example in the Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum.

Explore the legacy of this enduring locomotive and its contribution to the history of transportation in the Netherlands.

Heemaf NS Plan Q technical specifications

Value
SeriesMat 54
FamilyMat 54
Built byWerkspoor, Heemaf
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output680 kW912 hp
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'2'+2'Bo'
Formation2 cars
Capacity1st class 24, 2nd class 96 seats
Train length50.4 m165 ft 4 in
Weight110 t242,508 lb

Operators of the Heemaf NS Plan Q

Railway companies that have operated the NS Plan Q, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Nederlands SpoorwegmuseumNSM Plan QNetherlands

Heemaf NS Plan Q photos

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