Restoration of motor car 72
Help bring car 72 back onto the rails
Motor car 72, Amsterdam’s oldest electric tram motor car, is currently out of service. With your support, we are working to make this remarkable tram operational again in 2028.
Currently out of service
Damage to the drive system has taken car 72 out of service. A thorough restoration is needed before it can run again.
Over €11,000
This amount has already been spent on repairing the motors. The next steps require further support.
Goal: 2028
Our goal is to have motor car 72 safely, reliably and historically responsibly operational again in 2028.
A special piece of Amsterdam heritage
Motor car 72 tells the story of the early electric tram in Amsterdam. After technical damage to the drive system, the car was taken out of service. To make it run safely and reliably again, the underframe must be restored, parts must be overhauled and specialist finishing work is needed.
Every contribution helps us overhaul parts, make new headlights, restore the Union controllers and bring back the historic appearance with real gold leaf.
What your donation supports
- overhauling motors and controllers
- restoring the underframe and drive system
- new headlights
- finishing with real gold leaf
- inspection and preparation for service in 2028
Bring car 72 back to the museum tramway
With your donation, you help preserve a tangible part of Amsterdam’s transport history for visitors, volunteers and future generations. Every amount is welcome.
Donate by bank transfer
You can also donate directly by bank transfer to IBAN NL25 INGB 0003 9339 87, payable to Vereniging Rijdend Electrisch Tram Museum, quoting Herstel 72.
For donors who wish to include the donation in their Dutch tax return: the RSIN number is 803697922.