We are delighted to be working again with our friends at Railexperts. Whilst we are still working through the finer detail, we are planning to operate a shorter trip on the afternoon of Friday 28th August, with a full day trip on Saturday 29th August. It is our intention to start and end both days at Rotterdam Centraal.
Building on the success of our charter in November last year, we are planning to operate over freight-only routes, visit freight terminals and feature locomotives which don’t normally operate passenger trains.
Planning for our August trip to the Netherlands is now entering its final stages. While we are still awaiting confirmation of some of the finer operational details, we are pleased to share the outline itinerary with you.
Friday 28 August 2026
We anticipate a mid-afternoon departure from Rotterdam Centraal, with our train expected to be hauled by a modern electric freight locomotive along the freight-only Havenlijn towards Maasvlakte. A diesel locomotive is also expected to provide assistance at both Maasvlakte and Europoort.
Photographic stops are planned at selected locations along the route, offering opportunities to capture the train in a variety of industrial and port settings. The return journey to Rotterdam Centraal is expected to include a reversal at Kijfhoek Yard.
Saturday 29 August 2026
Our train, top and tailed by classic electric locomotives provided by Railexperts, will depart from Rotterdam Centraal and travel southwest to the end of the line at Vlissingen. From there, we will retrace our route to Goes, where a further reversal will allow access to the Sloehaven branch.
Whilst in Sloehaven, we expect to be assisted by a small diesel locomotive and hope to visit a number of unusual and rarely traversed locations within the port complex. As on the previous day, opportunities for photography are planned throughout the journey.
The return to Rotterdam will be made via a less direct route, allowing passengers to relax and enjoy an extended journey.
We have specifically requested that one of the two electric locomotives is a former RRF Class 1600 locomotive 4401 or 4402, both of which are now part of the Railexperts fleet.
Once the full operating plan has been confirmed, we will provide a further update via our mailing list, website, and Facebook page.
The date is approaching fast and we’re making preparations. Don’t miss out!
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