© trainspo.comHeemaf NS Plan Q
Built by Werkspoor, Heemaf
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | Mat 54 | |
| Family | Mat 54 | |
| Built by | Werkspoor, Heemaf | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 680 kW912 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'2'+2'Bo' | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Capacity | 1st class 24, 2nd class 96 seats | |
| Train length | 50.4 m165 ft 4 in | |
| Weight | 110 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum | NSM Plan Q | Netherlands |
Heemaf NS Plan Q photos
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