Stadskanaal under Steam: Belgian steam locomotive “Helena” visits as special guest

4 September 2026

Stadskanaal under Steam: Belgian steam locomotive “Helena” visits as special guest

On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September, Stadskanaal under Steam returns once again. Stadskanaal under Steam is the largest steam event in the Northern Netherlands. Besides […]
17 July 2026

Museum Railway STAR regains room for the future

Museum Railway STAR has overcome an acute financial challenge. The Municipality of Stadskanaal, Rabobank and STAR have reached an amicable settlement regarding the remaining debt. This […]
17 July 2026

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29 March 2026

Easter: The steam train is running again!

On Sunday 5 April (Easter Sunday), the time has come again: the steam train of Museumspoorlijn STAR will once again run between Stadskanaal and Veendam. The […]
6 March 2026
Diner in de trein tijdens de Voorjaarsrit van Museumspoorlijn STAR

Spring diner. (SOLD OUT)

This spring too, it is possible to travel back in time to the era of luxurious train travel! Dining on board these luxury long-distance trains used […]
4 September 2026

Stadskanaal under Steam: Belgian steam locomotive “Helena” visits as special guest

On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September, Stadskanaal under Steam returns once again. Stadskanaal under Steam is the largest steam event in the Northern Netherlands. Besides […]
18 September 2025

Stadskanaal under Steam: The 1924 electric train ‘Jaap’ comes to visit!

Surprise! An extra guest during Stadskanaal Under Steam: motor car mC9002 “Jaap” from the 2454 CREW Foundation is coming to Stadskanaal! This “Blokkendoos” (Block Box) from […]
8 September 2025

Stadskanaal under Steam Guest locomotives

During Stadskanaal under Steam, on September 20 and 21, 2025, several guest locomotives will also be present. An overview of these locomotives is provided below. Traces […]
23 August 2025

Stadskanaal under Steam – it’s almost here!

The third weekend of September is traditionally dedicated to the largest steam spectacle in the northern Netherlands: Stadskanaal onder Stoom (Stadskanaal under Steam). Traces of reconstruction […]