De Sik, Sneek - The Netherlands
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superstein
N 53° 00.869 E 005° 36.944
31U E 675467 N 5877082
Locomotives near railwaystation 'Sneek'
Waymark Code: WM5PBQ
Location: Friesland, Netherlands
Date Posted: 01/29/2009
Views: 11
On 29 January 2005 locomotives 323 was revealed beside the renovated air terminal of Sneek.
The Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) Class 200 diesel locomotives were built for shunting duties. 169 of these small locomotives, numbered 201-369, were built by Werkspoor from 1934–1951. They were known as "Sikken" (Sik in singular, goats) by rail enthusiasts and "locomotor" by railway staff. Fifteen of these locomotives were built with a retractable crane. Many are preserved, but some are still in service with the Netherlands freight operator, Railion.
Locomotive Type: (required): Diesel Electric
Do you need to pay an entrance fee to view this locomotive? (required): No
How accessible is this locomotive display? (Required): Only touching is allowed.
If "other" what is the engine type? (optional): Not listed
If a fee is required what is the approximate cost for admittance? (optional): Not listed
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