1 Not related to the event but part of the permanent collection of the NSM are two steam tram locomotives. Typically a tramway locomotive is completely enclosed to keep noise and hazard down. One man operation was the norm so the engine usually could be operated from both sides. The left engine is a Backer & Rueb, its narrow profile allowing operation in streets and towns, the right one is a Henschel.
2 A closer look at the Henschel
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6 The difference in size between the two is obvious, the Henschel weighing well over 16 tons and the Backer barely making it over 10 tons
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9 Cramped work, cleaning this loco.
10 Silvolde, which still retains its original road number, served the Geldersche Tranweg Maatschappij GTW. Some original footage is on Youtube
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12 My wide angle lens makes chopped meat of the perspective, but at least it allows a reasonable view on the loco under these difficult conditions.
13 A good view on the primary controls: regulator, water gauge (?), pressure gauge and bell
14 Water gauge, washing plug, water proofing cocks
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16 View on the internal motion, hidden well away from the general public's arms and legs.
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18 Hand brake (left) and reverser (next to boiler)
