Werkspoor 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 Werkspoor NS Plan Q

Discover the iconic NS Plan Q Electric Multiple Unit (EMU), a significant piece of Dutch railway history.

Also known as the Mat 54, this two-car train was expertly built by Werkspoor and Heemaf. It boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and offers comfortable seating for 24 passengers in first class and 96 in second class.

This electric train measures 50.4 meters in length and weighs 110 tons. It operates on a 1.5 kV DC electric system, delivering a powerful 680 kW output. Its Bo'2'+2'Bo' axle arrangement and standard 1435 mm gauge highlight the engineering prowess of its era.

Today, the NS Plan Q is a cherished exhibit at the Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum, preserving its legacy for railway enthusiasts and future generations to admire.

Werkspoor NS Plan Q technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Mat 54
Family	Mat 54
Built by	Werkspoor, Heemaf
Top speed	140 km/h87 mph	87 mph
Power output	680 kW912 hp	912 hp
Electric systems	1.5 kV DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 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	165 ft 4 in
Weight	110 t242,508 lb	242,508 lb