Stoom Stichting Nederland

About the museum

The Stoom Stichting Nederland was founded in 1976 to preserve operational steam locomotives and historic railway equipment. Since October 1998 it has owned the engine shed in Rotterdam, which is both museum and workshop. It has five tracks, two inspection pits and visitor areas; outdoor facilities such as a turntable from 2003, a coal bunker and a water crane are part of it.

In the workshop, around 100 volunteers restore and maintain locomotives and carriages, without any paid staff. The collection includes several steam locomotives, among them the 01 1075, the 23 023, the 41 105 and the Austerity locomotive 8811, as well as diesel locomotives and passenger carriages, such as a Mitropa dining car from the GDR.

It is a special feature that the foundation is the only Dutch museum organisation that also runs its own equipment on German lines: the 01 1075 carries train protection systems for both countries. Instead of a permanent heritage railway, the foundation organises special trips on the network, such as steam train days and Christmas trips to Düsseldorf.

The museum sees itself as a "working museum": visitors see the vehicles in the state of care and can explore the locomotives, unless they are currently under maintenance.

Highlights

• Workshop where volunteers restore historic steam locomotives
• Steam locomotive 01 1075 with Dutch and German train protection
• Steam locomotives 23 023, 41 105 and Austerity 8811
• Mitropa dining car from the former GDR
• Model railway on the upper floor

Founded

1976

Operated by

Stoom Stichting Nederland

Admission & discounts

Rotterdampas and Delftpas give a discount (not for events); the Museumkaart is not accepted.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Working museum with tracks and shunting operations: wear sturdy footwear and do not walk on the tracks (risk of falling in frost and wet conditions). The locomotives can only be climbed via external iron stairs.

Kids & families

Children aged 4 to 12 pay €4, younger children are free. The locomotives can be climbed (steep iron stairs).

Getting there & parking

For events, the website recommends travelling by public transport to Kralingse Zoom metro station, where a shuttle is waiting. On foot or by bike directly to the depot (satnav: Rolf Hartkoornweg 50); bicycles can be parked at the depot.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Shop at the entrance; model railway on the upper floor.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

The foundation rents out rooms for private occasions (according to the website).

Plan your visit