This model of train is very common, although there are various versions. The "Serie 1600/1700/1800". This is a "serie 1700". They look like French locomotives, (see pic 21927) since they are deriv... (more)

For a picture of the interior of a similar train check out pic 29311!

As has been mentioned the two doors in the front open up to link trains. This is illustrated in this pic. This train will be split up halfway, one half going to Den Haag (the Hague) and the other ... (more)

Close-up of the nose, clearly visible are the big doors that can be used to link two (or more) train sets. This is clearly shown on pic 27100.

The "koploper" (frontrunner) trains are used for longer distance in the Netherlands. The driver sits in an elevated position. This makes it possible to link several trainsets together. Up to 3 set... (more)

This is the most commonly used train for intercity trains. More of them are ordered to replace the few "Serie V" trains (see pic 27084) that are still running intercity services.

This is the most commonly used train for intercity trains. More of them are ordered to replace and augment other trains. Personally I think this is one of the prettiest trains in the Netherlands.

There are a lot of these trains in the Netherlands in a lot of variations: electric, diesel, local, national... you name it. They are slowly being replaced by the DM-90 (see pic 27082) and the DD-... (more)

One of the newest models of trains running on the Dutch network. Eventually this train will replace and augment all "Plan V" train's (see pic 27084), but that's a long term ambition.

The 1st class cabin. Each seat has a television. A personnel radio is also available, also in 2nd class. Above the door information is displayed (also in 2nd class). ETA's, connections, TV/Radio s... (more)

For technical specifications please check: http://www.nsfinancialservices.ie/trains/ice.pdf

The International train linking Frankfurt (G) with Amsterdam (NL). Unfortunately I did not get on a modified "fast track". Therefore the train was limited to a "mere" 250 kph (+/- 160 mph).

The International train linking Frankfurt (G) with Amsterdam (NL). Great train, also check out the picture of the interior of the first class (pic 23712)! Makes a plane look cheap!