Netherlands’ Steam Tram Legacy: 1920s in Stunning Color!

This captivating colorized footage unveils a charming collection of steam trams across the Netherlands in the 1920s—nearly a century ago—offering a vibrant glimpse into the country’s pre-war transportation heritage as a silent documentary. Filmed in vivid hues, the film showcases the iconic steam trams in action:
The bulb region near Hillegom in 1924, with trams rolling through tulip fields;

Haarlem in 1918, capturing trams along historic streets;

Rijswijk in 1922, featuring trams amidst suburban landscapes;

Amsterdam in the 1920s, with trams navigating busy canals and bustling streets;

Deventer in 1926, showcasing trams in a medieval town setting;

Coevorden in the 1920s, with trams passing through rural areas;

Zutphen in the 1920s, highlighting trams along the IJssel River;

Gelderland (GTM) around 1950, showing a late steam tram era;

Scheveningen in 1925, capturing the final steam tram ride along the coast.
With a nostalgic focus on the clanking steam engines, passengers in traditional attire, and picturesque Dutch landscapes, this preserved gem reflects the peak of steam tram usage before electrification and World War II. A dazzling window into 1920s Dutch rail history, this restored archive grips history buffs, transportation enthusiasts, and Dutch heritage lovers, offering a vivid glimpse of steam trams frozen in time.