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NS - The Netherlands "Multi Event" in Blerick near Venlo provided a rare opportunity to view museum trains that are normally hidden inside depots. Electric trainset 252 was built for the Dutch Railways (NS) in 1938. It was preserved after withdrawal in 1968. In 2009 the National Railway Museum took over the trainset from STIBANS. The outside of the trainset has been restored in Germany. Restoration of the interior is still going on. Blerick, 09-06-2018 Digital photo by Marco van Uden

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NS - The Netherlands "Multi Event" in Blerick near Venlo provided a rare opportunity to view museum trains that are normally hidden inside depots. Nickname of the trainsets Mat'36 is "mouse nose". Here you can see why. Blerick, 09-06-2018 Digital photo by Marco van Uden

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NS - The Netherlands "Multi Event" in Blerick near Venlo provided a rare opportunity to view museum trains that are normally hidden inside depots. Still empty interior of Mat'36 trainset 252 of the National Railway Museum, restoration is going on. Blerick, 09-06-2018 Digital photo by Marco van Uden

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NS - The Netherlands "Multi Event" in Blerick near Venlo provided a rare opportunity to view museum trains that are normally hidden inside depots. Historic components of the interior of Mat'36 trainset 252. Blerick, 09-06-2018 Digital photo by Marco van Uden

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NS/National Railway Museum - The Netherlands Open Train Festival at the National Railway Museum in Utrecht. Trainset Mat '36 number 252 (built in 1938) has been beautifully restored. Last work is slowly taking place on (mainly) the electronics, before it can return to the main line. Utrecht Maliebaan - 20-09-2024 Photo by Marco van Uden

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NS/National Railway Museum - The Netherlands Open Train Festival at the National Railway Museum in Utrecht. Trainset Mat '36 number 252 (built in 1938) has been beautifully restored. Last work is slowly taking place on (mainly) the electronics, before it can return to the main line. View of the very small cab. Utrecht Maliebaan - 20-09-2024 Photo by Marco van Uden

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NS/National Railway Museum - The Netherlands Open Train Festival at the National Railway Museum in Utrecht. Trainset Mat '36 number 252 (built in 1938) has been beautifully restored. Last work is slowly taking place on (mainly) the electronics, before it can return to the main line. Second class interior. Utrecht Maliebaan - 20-09-2024 Photo by Marco van Uden

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NS/National Railway Museum - The Netherlands Open Train Festival at the National Railway Museum in Utrecht. Trainset Mat '36 number 252 (built in 1938) has been beautifully restored. Last work is slowly taking place on (mainly) the electronics, before it can return to the main line. Balcony with sliding doors. Utrecht Maliebaan - 20-09-2024 Photo by Marco van Uden

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NS/National Railway Museum - The Netherlands Open Train Festival at the National Railway Museum in Utrecht. Trainset Mat '36 number 252 (built in 1938) has been beautifully restored. Last work is slowly taking place on (mainly) the electronics, before it can return to the main line. Third class interior, large compartment. Utrecht Maliebaan - 20-09-2024 Photo by Marco van Uden

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NS/National Railway Museum - The Netherlands Open Train Festival at the National Railway Museum in Utrecht. Trainset Mat '36 number 252 (built in 1938) has been beautifully restored. Last work is slowly taking place on (mainly) the electronics, before it can return to the main line. Balcony with folding seat. Utrecht Maliebaan - 20-09-2024 Photo by Marco van Uden

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NS/National Railway Museum - The Netherlands Open Train Festival at the National Railway Museum in Utrecht. Trainset Mat '36 number 252 (built in 1938) has been beautifully restored. Last work is slowly taking place on (mainly) the electronics, before it can return to the main line. Third class interior, small compartment. Utrecht Maliebaan - 20-09-2024 Photo by Marco van Uden