Gelders Smalspoormuseum

About the museum

The Gelderse Smalspoor Stichting was founded in Wijchen in 1984 and collects narrow-gauge equipment that was used in the Dutch brick industry. After several moves, the museum found its present location in October 2005 on the grounds of the Steenbakkerij Randwijk in Heteren, a brickworks that is itself a listed monument. It is run by volunteers as a foundation and is a member of Historisch Railvervoer Nederland.

A narrow-gauge line with a gauge of 700 mm runs across the site. On a guided tour, visitors experience the world of the 20th-century brick industry with an authentic workshop, locomotive shed, restored trains, a former bucket-chain excavator from the brickworks, a brick press and a kiln. The narrow-gauge railway also takes you through the river floodplains, past old clay pits, with views across the river towards Wageningen.

Highlights

• Narrow-gauge railway rides through the river floodplains
• Historic brickworks Steenbakkerij Randwijk (listed monument)
• Restored locomotives and wagons as well as original workshop
• Guided tours through the world of the Dutch brick industry

Permanent exhibition

• Ziegelei und Schmalspurbahn – Tour of the Steenbakkerij with workshop, locomotive shed, restored trains, brick press and kiln, as well as rides on the narrow-gauge railway.

Founded

1984

Operated by

Gelderse Smalspoor Stichting

Admission & discounts

Card payment possible.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

By car via the A50, exit 18, or the A15, exit 37, towards Heteren/Randwijk (N837); the museum is located behind the dyke and is signposted.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop available; coffee, tea and soft drinks available. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Events & venue rental

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