Amsterdam Electric Museum Tram Line (2015)
YouTube name: Amsterdam Calling.
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City: Amsterdam (Netherlands).
Electrische Museumtramlijn Amsterdam (EMA)
Open regularly
Amsterdam museum line 30: Haarlemmermeerstation - Bovenkerk
Summer operation only
Amsterdam railcar 465, manufacturer Beijnes, type 3G, signed line 24.
Amsterdam railcar 4143 (ex Vienna railcar 4143), manufacturer Simmering, type M, signed line 8.
This museum provides an excellent way to experience what city transportation was like in Amsterdam nearly 100 years ago. It's situated in the Haarlemmermeer Station, and both inside and out, it largely retains its original appearance from when it was first built. Since 1975, the museum has been restoring old trams to their original condition, and its fleet now includes over 20. The highlight is that every Sunday from April to October, the trams operate again on a historic line between Amsterdam and Amstelveen, stopping at the landmark stations along the 7-kilometer route. In our video here, Gessell takes a nostalgic trip back in time and enjoys this fun, retro round-trip tram ride... All aboard!
Amsterdam calling, so pick up! You know we love uncovering hidden secrets in Amsterdam, and behind these doors awaits another adventure. In fact, it's a portal to another time. Let's check it out. Welcome to the Electric Tram Museum. It is located in the old Haarlemmermeer station, situated between Vondelpark and the Olympic Stadium. There are about 20 antique trams here, with more being restored. The best part is that every Sunday, they take the trams out and run an old route between Amsterdam and Aalsmeer for just a few euros. You can experience what it was like to travel around the city nearly a hundred years ago.
Here we go! The route begins at Haarlemmermeer station and extends approximately 7 km south to Bovenkerk station in Amstelveen, primarily following the eastern border of the Amsterdam Zuidoost (Amsterdam ZO) area, with several stops at historic stations along the way. I'm like, DVE? Wait a second, who's driving this thing? From the tram, you really get a good look at people's backyards. I Think We're Alone Now — there doesn't seem to be anyone around. All right, now we're at the end station—the final stop—and there's really nothing here, so we're heading back. If you don't recognize the stops behind me, not to worry—that's because this tram comes from Austria, and it's our ride back into town. If you have a few hours to spare on a Sunday, come check out the old trams and enjoy a truly unique retro experience that's exclusive to Amsterdam. For more information on the Electric Tram Museum, please visit the links below. And while you're at it, don't forget to give us a like and subscribe. We'll see you next time!
Haarlemmermeerstation → Bovenkerk → Noorddammerlaan → IJsbaanpad → Station Amstelveen → Kalfjeslaan → Karperweg Depot → Jollenpad Zuiderhof → Electrische Museumtramlijn.