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Hoorn Steam Tramway

Tram engine with heritage rolling stock.  The line runs from Hoorn to Medemblik, a distance of around 13km.
Hoorn signal box.
Signalling and track control equipment in the signal box at Hoorn.
Stove in a signal box with kettle made to fit on top.
Driver of tram engine 18 using cotton waste to control hot valve.
Keeping the time at Hoorn.
The tram engine driver with an array of instruments.
Locomotive 26 leaving Hoorn with the first train of the day.
Period enamel advert.
Signalling controls at Wognum.
Local goods distribution system.
Period enamel advert.
Proud owner of a 1957 Peugeot 203 (rear wheel drive, four speed all synchromesh column gear shift, unknown mileage) appeared with his car at Wognum station, causing much interest.
The crew of the tram engine.
Train leaving Wognum and headed for Medemblik.
The Peugeot followed the train giving a couple of passengers an alternative mode of transport to the next station.
The Station Master at Opperdoes.
Train entering Medemblik over level crossing.
Train crew at Medemblik.
Shunting the carriages ready for the return run to Hoorn.
Tram Engine 26 leaving Medemblik with steel bodied carriages.  The enclosed wheels make the locomotives suitable for use on unfenced track.
Heritage rolling stock, in use on busier days.
Looking through the steel bodied carriages.
Tram locomotive lubrication system - designed to save the driver dealing with multiple oiling points.
Signalman at Hoorn.
Locomotive workshop at Hoorn.
Hoorn Steam Tramway
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