Stadskanaal under Steam

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

Enjoy steam trains, historic boats and various other steam engines at and around Stadskanaal station! On both days (19 and 20 September), there will be an extensive timetable between Stadskanaal and Veendam and Stadskanaal and Nieuw-Buinen. On both days, there will be a model railway fair in the carriage shed, with various traders and a large model railway layout.

So come along on Saturday 19 or Sunday 20 September. For young and old alike!

The latest news about Stadskanaal under Steam

18 September 2025

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

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8 September 2025

Stadskanaal under Steam Guest locomotives

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Stadskanaal under Steam – it’s almost here!

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