Museumspoorlijn STAR

Mother’s Day - High Tea on the train
2026-05-10 10:00 - 17:00 UTC
Looking for something special for Mother’s Day? You can find it at Museum Railway STAR. On Sunday 10 May, the train will run especially for Mother’s Day. And to make it even more special, you can enjoy a High Tea along the way!
During the train journey through the Veenkoloniën landscape, you can enjoy many sweet and savoury treats. So give mother or grandmother a special gift: High Tea on the rails!
Programme and tickets
The programme will be announced in late March / mid-April.

Riding Day (Whit Sunday)
2026-05-24 10:00 - 17:00
On this day, the steam train runs between Stadskanaal and Veendam according to the timetable below.
Ticket sales
Buy your ticket online via our ticket shop, which you can then easily exchange on arrival for an authentic train ticket at the ticket office! Tickets are also available at the stations in Stadskanaal and Veendam. The conductor checks and clips the ticket on the train.
Make sure you are always present at least 30 minutes before departure!
Times
Stadskanaal – Veendam – Yellow timetable

Stadskanaal – departure
10:30
13:50

Bareveld *
on request*
on request*

Wildervank – departure
11:02
14:22

Veendam – arrival
11:15
14:35

Veendam – Stadskanaal – Yellow timetable

Veendam – departure
11:45
15:05

Wildervank – departure
11:58
15:18

Bareveld *
on request*
on request*

Stadskanaal – arrival
12:30
15:50

* Bareveld stop: the train only stops here on request! If you are standing on the platform, raise your hand as the train approaches. Did you board the train at one of the other stations? Then inform the conductor that you would like to get off at Bareveld.

Operating Day (Whit Monday)
2026-05-25 10:00 - 17:00

Dinner Train
2026-06-27 17:00 - 20:30
On Saturday 27 June, it is possible to travel back in time to the era of luxurious train travel! Dining on board these luxury long-distance trains used to be completely normal and was even a standard part of a long journey.

With our Dinner Train, we offer you the unique opportunity to experience such a luxurious dinner on a train yourself, on our beautiful route through the Veenkoloniën!
Programme and ticket sales
The programme will be announced in May 2026.
