Museumspoorlijn STAR (Stichting Stadskanaal Rail) Stadskanaal - steam train

The Stadskanaal Rail Museum Spoorlijn is a unique museum located in the town of Stadskanaal, in the province of Groningen. The museum was established with the aim of preserving the cultural heritage of the railway history of this region. The museum is located in a former railway station and has a special collection of historic trains, locomotives and wagons.

The museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to become acquainted with the history of rail transport in the Netherlands and in particular the region around Stadskanaal. The museum has a large collection of historic trains and wagons, including steam locomotives, diesel trains and freight wagons. The museum also has a number of special pieces, such as an authentic carriage from the 1930s and an old signalman's house.

The museum not only focuses on the history of the railways, but also on the railway staff. For example, the museum has an extensive collection of uniforms, caps and other attributes of railway employees. Visitors can view this collection and thus get an idea of the different professions that existed in the railways.

A visit to the Stadskanaal Rail Museum Spoorlijn is a unique experience. Visitors can not only see the trains and wagons up close, but also take a ride on a historic train. The museum has its own railway line of more than 3 kilometers long, on which train rides are regularly organized. During these rides, visitors can enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the atmosphere of the past.

The museum is run entirely by volunteers, who dedicate themselves with heart and soul to preserving the cultural heritage of railway history. The museum is therefore an important place for education and research. The museum has regular exhibitions and lectures on the history of the railways and organizes educational programs for schools and other groups.