Tilburg workshops NS 6500

Explore the historic NS 6500 steam locomotive, a remarkable piece of railway heritage.

This classic steam locomotive, built by Hohenzollern and the Tilburg workshops, features a 0-4-0 Whyte notation and a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

With a top speed of 45 km/h and weighing 18.5 tonnes, it's perfectly suited for industrial shunting and light railways.

Currently operating as the SHM 6500 on the Steam Railway Hoorn Medemblik in the Netherlands, the NS 6500 offers a tangible connection to the golden age of steam.