RTM Museum, Schellingerweg.
M1602 at the RTM Museum at Schellingerweg.
Between 1898 and 1966, the RTM (Rotterdamsche Tramweg Maatschappij) was the main regional transport company of the islands of South Holland and Sealand.
The company operated ferry services and had 235 kilometers of tram track, the steam and diesel trams did not only transport passengers as the company also focused on the transportation of agricultural products, livestock and construction material.
After the flood disaster in 1953, the RTM lost its significance as the construction of the Delta Works with roads and dykes built for flood defenses made the network of ferry services and tram lines redundant. In February 1966, the last RTM tram ran between Hellevoetsluis and Spijkenisse.
Copyright © Keith Long - All rights reserved
Photo Ref No 2.2010 06 23 026
RTM Museum, Schellingerweg.
M1602 at the RTM Museum at Schellingerweg.
Between 1898 and 1966, the RTM (Rotterdamsche Tramweg Maatschappij) was the main regional transport company of the islands of South Holland and Sealand.
The company operated ferry services and had 235 kilometers of tram track, the steam and diesel trams did not only transport passengers as the company also focused on the transportation of agricultural products, livestock and construction material.
After the flood disaster in 1953, the RTM lost its significance as the construction of the Delta Works with roads and dykes built for flood defenses made the network of ferry services and tram lines redundant. In February 1966, the last RTM tram ran between Hellevoetsluis and Spijkenisse.
Copyright © Keith Long - All rights reserved
Photo Ref No 2.2010 06 23 026