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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251117
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SUMMARY:Sinterklaas Express (Veendam)
DESCRIPTION:Travel with Sinterklaas and his helpers on the train!\nOn 16\, 22 and 23 November 2025\, it’s that time again – Sinterklaas and his Pieten will visit the Museum Railway STAR\, in Veendam (on 16 November) and Stadskanaal (on 22 and 23 November). \nFor many years it has been a wonderful tradition for Sinterklaas to visit the Museum Railway STAR at the end of November.\nAnd this year\, he has once again managed to find a gap in his busy schedule to take a train ride!\nOf course\, Sinterklaas and his helpers don’t want to travel alone – they would love to have lots of children join them! \nFor young and old alike\nTogether with the children\, parents\, grandparents\, and families\, Sinterklaas and his Pieten will take a cheerful train ride on the STAR line. What surprises might happen along the way? It promises to be a fun\, festive and exciting journey! \nProgramme\nOn 16 November\, the **Sinterklaas Express** will run twice from Veendam Station. \nProgramme 1\n\n11:00 AM – Reception\, Veendam Station opens\n11:10 AM – Programme starts\n1:00 PM – Programme ends\n\nProgramme 2\n\n1:30 PM – Reception\, Veendam Station opens\n1:40 PM – Programme starts\n3:30 PM – Programme ends\n\nTickets\nTickets are available in our online ticket shop. **Reservations are required**\, as seating is limited. \nPrices\n\nChildren up to 11 years: €12.50 (including a small surprise)\nFrom 12 years and older: €16.00
URL:https://www.stadskanaalrail.nl/en/agenda/sinterklaas-express-veendam-20251116/
LOCATION:Station Veendam\, Parallelweg 4\, Veendam\, Groningen\, 9641 KH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Special riding day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260624T071025
CREATED:20250616T112821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T112416Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn evening ride
DESCRIPTION:This autumn\, you can once again travel back in time to the golden age of luxury train journeys!\nDining aboard these elegant long-distance trains used to be completely normal — even a standard part of a long trip. \nWith our Autumn Evening Ride on Sunday\, November 9\, 2025\, we offer you another chance to experience such a dinner on board a train — this time along our beautiful route through the Veenkoloniën!\nDuring the ride\, a four-course dinner with an autumn theme will be served. \nTimes\n You are welcome from **5:00 PM** at **Stadskanaal Station**. The train departs around **5:30 PM**\, and the journey will last approximately **2.5 hours**.  \nPrices\n\nAdults (12 years and older): €49.50\nChildren (up to 11 years): €26.50\n\n Prices exclude drinks\, which can be paid for after the journey.  \n\nVegetarian options are available upon request — please mention this under “Remarks” when making your reservation.\nOther dietary requirements — please specify under “Remarks” when making your reservation.\n\nTickets\n Buy your tickets online in our ticket shop! Be quick — seats are limited!
URL:https://www.stadskanaalrail.nl/en/agenda/autumn-evening-ride-20251109/
LOCATION:Stadskanaal Station\, Stationsstraat 3\, Stadskanaal\, Groningen\, 9503AD\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Special riding day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250921T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T071025
CREATED:20250616T092030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T083713Z
UID:37995-1758448800-1758474000@www.stadskanaalrail.nl
SUMMARY:Stadskanaal under Steam
DESCRIPTION:The third weekend of September is traditionally dedicated to the largest steam spectacle in the Northern Netherlands: Stadskanaal Under Steam. \nEnjoy steam trains\, historic boats\, and various other steam engines at and around Stadskanaal station! On both days (September 20th and 21st)\, there will be an extended timetable between Stadskanaal and Veendam\, and Stadskanaal and Nieuw-Buinen. A model railway fair with various traders and a large model railway will be held in the carriage shed on both days. \nSo come along on Saturday\, September 20th\, or Sunday\, September 21st. For all ages! \nFor all information and tickets\, see the special Stadskanaal Under Steam pages!
URL:https://www.stadskanaalrail.nl/en/agenda/sos-20260921/
LOCATION:Stadskanaal Station\, Stationsstraat 3\, Stadskanaal\, Groningen\, 9503AD\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Special riding day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T071025
CREATED:20250616T091704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T083628Z
UID:37990-1758362400-1758387600@www.stadskanaalrail.nl
SUMMARY:Stadskanaal under Steam
DESCRIPTION:The third weekend of September is traditionally dedicated to the largest steam spectacle in the Northern Netherlands: Stadskanaal Under Steam. \nEnjoy steam trains\, historic boats\, and various other steam engines at and around Stadskanaal station! On both days (September 20th and 21st)\, there will be an extended timetable between Stadskanaal and Veendam\, and Stadskanaal and Nieuw-Buinen. A model railway fair with various traders and a large model railway will be held in the carriage shed on both days. \nSo come along on Saturday\, September 20th\, or Sunday\, September 21st. For all ages! \nFor all information and tickets\, see the special Stadskanaal Under Steam pages!
URL:https://www.stadskanaalrail.nl/en/agenda/sos-20250920/
LOCATION:Stadskanaal Station\, Stationsstraat 3\, Stadskanaal\, Groningen\, 9503AD\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Special riding day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250824T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250824T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T071025
CREATED:20250616T090421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T120139Z
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SUMMARY:Pancake Ride
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n \nThe pancake train will run on Sunday\, August 24\, a delicious package for young and old! \n\nTravel by diesel train from Stadskanaal to Nieuw Buinen and back\, and then enjoy a delicious pancake buffet in our charming museum or station restaurant. \nTimetable\nThe pancake train departs at 3:00 PM from Stadskanaal station. \nPrices\n\n12 years and older: €24.95\nChildren up to 11 years: €17.00\nChildren up to 3 years: €3.00\n\nThe price includes the train ride\, pancakes\, and unlimited coffee\, tea\, or soft drinks. Advance reservations are required due to limited space.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nTickets\nThis ride is sold out; tickets are no longer available. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.stadskanaalrail.nl/en/agenda/pancake-ride-20250824/
LOCATION:Stadskanaal Station\, Stationsstraat 3\, Stadskanaal\, Groningen\, 9503AD\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Special riding day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250802T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T220000
DTSTAMP:20260624T071025
CREATED:20250616T075501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T075609Z
UID:37923-1754157600-1754172000@www.stadskanaalrail.nl
SUMMARY:Summer evening ride
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Discover the Veenkolonial landscape at sunset! You can do this on Saturday evening\, August 2\, with the steam train! Let yourself be pampered during this special atmospheric ride while the sun slowly sets. You can combine your train ride with a delicious drinks box (while stocks last). \nWould you like to eat well on the train during the setting sun? Then book the summer evening ride with dinner! You will be served a delicious four-course dinner on the way. \nThe dinner on the way is a four-course summer menu. \nProgramme\nThe programme will be announced approximately one month before the day.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nTickets\nTickets for this day will be available approximately one month before the day.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.stadskanaalrail.nl/en/agenda/summer-evening-ride/
LOCATION:Stadskanaal Station\, Stationsstraat 3\, Stadskanaal\, Groningen\, 9503AD\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Special riding day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260624T071025
CREATED:20250607T165602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T171246Z
UID:37281-1752969600-1753055999@www.stadskanaalrail.nl
SUMMARY:Pancake ride
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nOn Sunday 20 July\, the pancake train will run\, a delicious package for young and old! \nTravel by diesel train from Stadskanaal to Nieuw Buinen and back\, and then enjoy a delicious pancake buffet in our atmospheric museum or station restaurant. \nTimetable\nThe program will be announced later. \nPrices\n\nThe rates will be announced in the spring.\n\nThe price includes the train ride\, pancakes\, unlimited coffee\, tea or lemonade. Advance reservations are required due to limited space.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nTickets\nTickets for this day are available approximately one month prior to this day.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.stadskanaalrail.nl/en/agenda/pancake-ride-2/
LOCATION:Stadskanaal Station\, Stationsstraat 3\, Stadskanaal\, Groningen\, 9503AD\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Special riding day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250628T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250628T203000
DTSTAMP:20260624T071025
CREATED:20250607T113713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T171455Z
UID:37213-1751131800-1751142600@www.stadskanaalrail.nl
SUMMARY:Dinner train
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\nOn Saturday 28 June\, it is possible to go back in time to the time of luxury train travel! Dining on board these luxury long-distance trains used to be very normal and even a standard part of a long journey. \n\nWith our Dinner Train we give you the unique opportunity to experience such a luxurious dinner in a train\, but then on our beautiful route through the Veenkoloniën! Experience a luxurious 4-course dinner in a different way\, and that for € 75.00 per person! (excl. drinks) \nTimetable\nYou are welcome from 17:30 at Stadskanaal station. The train leaves at 18:00 for a trip to Veendam. The train will be back in Stadskanaal around 20:30.\nPlease note: the station is not open before 17:30. \nPrices\nThe price is € 75.00 per person\, a table for two or four people can be booked. \n\nTable for two € 150.00\nTable for four € 300.00\nWine arrangement € 16.00 (price per person)\n\nPrices include an aperitif\, amuse\, intermediate course/drink in Veendam and coffee/tea with friandises afterwards. Drinks are charged separately. \nDo you have any dietary requirements? Please contact us. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nReserve\nThe number of places is limited. So be quick. \nYour browser does not support iframes.\nOpen window in new tab  \n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.stadskanaalrail.nl/en/agenda/dinner-train/
LOCATION:Stadskanaal Station\, Stationsstraat 3\, Stadskanaal\, Groningen\, 9503AD\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Special riding day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
DTSTAMP:20260624T071025
CREATED:20250607T112916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T092215Z
UID:37207-1750550400-1750636799@www.stadskanaalrail.nl
SUMMARY:Pancake ride
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nOn Sunday 22 June\, the pancake train will be running\, a wonderful arrangement for young and old!\nTravel with the diesel train from Stadskanaal to Nieuw Buinen and back\, and then enjoy a delicious pancake buffet in our atmospheric museum or station restaurant. \nTimetable\nThe package is offered twice on this day; at 12:00 and at 15:00. \nPrices\n\n12 years and older: € 24.95\nChildren up to 11 years: € 17.00\nChildren up to 3 years: € 3.00\n\nThe price includes the train ride\, pancakes\, unlimited coffee\, tea or lemonade. Advance reservation is required due to limited space.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nTickets\nBook your tickets below. Be quick\, because full = full.\nYour browser does not support iframes.\nOpen window in new tab  \n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.stadskanaalrail.nl/en/agenda/pancake-ride/
LOCATION:Stadskanaal Station\, Stationsstraat 3\, Stadskanaal\, Groningen\, 9503AD\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Special riding day
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