From the Dutch 'Polygoon' news of the 1930s
In this episode, lasting 20 minutes, 24Trains.tv has assembled images from the 1930s. The following topics are covered:
- 9 May 1930: sand extraction for the reinforcement of the railway at Alphen aan den Rijn.
- February 20, 1931: Images of the electrified railway between Amsterdam, Uitgeest and Alkmaar.
- 1934: The first test drive with a diesel-electric train.
- 1936: The coal transhipment company of the Dutch Railways on the Juliana Canal in Born.
- 1938: Servicing the railway tracks of the Dutch Railways
- 1939: The opening of the railway exhibition "The train 1839-1939" in Amsterdam
Dutch spoken, English subtitles available.
Credits: Beeld & Geluid
In this episode, lasting 20 minutes, 24Trains.tv has assembled images from the 1930s. The following topics are covered:
- 9 May 1930: sand extraction for the reinforcement of the railway at Alphen aan den Rijn.
- February 20, 1931: Images of the electrified railway between Amsterdam, Uitgeest and Alkmaar.
- 1934: The first test drive with a diesel-electric train.
- 1936: The coal transhipment company of the Dutch Railways on the Juliana Canal in Born.
- 1938: Servicing the railway tracks of the Dutch Railways
- 1939: The opening of the railway exhibition "The train 1839-1939" in Amsterdam
Dutch spoken, English subtitles available.
Credits: Beeld & Geluid