Latest updates from the Museum Tramline
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Farewell HTM 1006
After we had exchanged the Belgian narrow‑gauge bogies for standard‑gauge bogies for the National Capital Trolley Museum in Washington (USA) and tested them, the tram could be loaded on 7 September 2026 for sea transport to America. You can read more about this museum...
NBM 23
The team working on this small trailer has installed the external electrical connections and primed the so‑called buffer blocks. Work on the trailer usually takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Open trailercar back in service
For a long time, the (replica) open trailer GVB 600 gathered dust in a corner of the Lekstraat depot, after our old Karperweg depot had been cleared out. But things are changing: the car has been inspected and approved for operation both in the city and on the museum...
Catenary repairs
Last Sunday, after tram services had ended, a tree fell onto the overhead line at the passing loop near Kalfjeslaan. The contact wire was pushed downward as a result, and several bracket arms on the masts were damaged. Today, GVB lent a helping hand by repairing the...
Track maintenance
Track maintenance 2026 continued on the Museum Tram Line even during the holiday period. Today, part of the work focused on welding at a switch near Kalfjeslaan. In addition, intrusive vegetation was cut back between Kalfjeslaan and Van Nijenrodeweg. Read more Museum...
GVB 464 update
Tram restoration: The newly fitted balcony screen has today been equipped with the headlamp housing. We are one step closer to the full restoration of this tram. More updates are available in our Museum Tram Line news overview.