Stoomtram Walcheren
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The Stoomtram Walcheren was a gauge steam tram that operated between Vlissingen and Domburg
in the Netherlands, with a branch line from Koudekerke
- where the depot was - to Middleburg
. The tramway opened in 1906 and was closed in 1937, being replaced by bus services operated by the SW company, which changed its name to Streekvervoer Walcheren. The track was lifted but completely relaid by the German army during the occupation to aid the construction of defensive positions.
The line was operated by a single class of five 0-4-0 enclosed Hohenzollern steam locomotives. Coaches were supplied by Allens in their usual style but were the longest in the Netherlands. Goods stock was also by Allen.
Some signs of the old line survive. The Director's House and enginemens' cottages in Koudekerke still stand as well as the station building; there is also a Tramstraat. The bus station in Middleberg is on the site of the loop and quayside sidings. The Tramblick cafe in Domburg overlooks the site of the former terminus in Stationstraat. No rolling stock survives.
Domburg
Domburg is a seaside resort on the North Sea, on the northwest coast of Walcheren in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Veere, and lies about 11 km northwest of the city of Middelburg, the provincial capital.-Demographics:...
in the Netherlands, with a branch line from Koudekerke
Koudekerke
Koudekerke is a town in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is a part of the municipality of Veere, and lies about 3 km northwest of Vlissingen.In 2001, the town of Koudekerke had 2687 inhabitants...
- where the depot was - to Middleburg
Middleburg
Middleburg may mean the following places in the United States of America:*Middleburg, Florida*Middleburg, Iowa*Middleburg, Kentucky*Middleburg, Maryland*Middleburgh , New York**Middleburgh , New York*Middleburg, Logan County, Ohio...
. The tramway opened in 1906 and was closed in 1937, being replaced by bus services operated by the SW company, which changed its name to Streekvervoer Walcheren. The track was lifted but completely relaid by the German army during the occupation to aid the construction of defensive positions.
The line was operated by a single class of five 0-4-0 enclosed Hohenzollern steam locomotives. Coaches were supplied by Allens in their usual style but were the longest in the Netherlands. Goods stock was also by Allen.
Some signs of the old line survive. The Director's House and enginemens' cottages in Koudekerke still stand as well as the station building; there is also a Tramstraat. The bus station in Middleberg is on the site of the loop and quayside sidings. The Tramblick cafe in Domburg overlooks the site of the former terminus in Stationstraat. No rolling stock survives.