Werkspoor Rotterdamse vierasser

Built by Allan, Beijnes, Werkspoor

Weight

18 t

39,683 lb

Length

12.1 m

39 ft 8 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1929–1951

Overview of the Werkspoor Rotterdamse vierasser

Discover the Rotterdamse vierasser, a historic tram model that once served the streets of Rotterdam.

Built between 1929 and 1951 by renowned manufacturers Allan, Beijnes, and Werkspoor, this robust tram boasts a length of 12.1 meters and a width of 2.4 meters.

With a height of 3.4 meters and weighing in at 18 tons, the Rotterdamse vierasser operated on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks and was powered by a 600 V DC electric system.

Today, this classic tram finds its home at the Nederlands Openlucht Museum, preserving a piece of Dutch public transport heritage for visitors to experience.

Explore the legacy of the Rotterdamse vierasser and its contribution to the urban landscape of the Netherlands.

Werkspoor Rotterdamse vierasser technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Allan, Beijnes, Werkspoor · 1929–1951
Electric systems	600 V DC
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Length	12.1 m39 ft 8 in	39 ft 8 in
Width	2.4 m7 ft 10 in	7 ft 10 in
Height	3.4 m11 ft 2 in	11 ft 2 in
Weight	18 t39,683 lb	39,683 lb