Bert Steinkamp - De Erfenis – De houten rijtuigen van de Nederlandsche Spoorwegen 1921–1956 - 2005





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Bert Steinkamp’s first-edition Dutch-language book, published by Uitgeverij Uquilair in 2005, covers the wooden carriages of the Netherlands Railways from 1921 to 1956.
Description from the seller
The Legacy – The Wooden Carriages of the Dutch Railways 1921–1956
Details Information
Author Bert Steinkamp
Publisher Uquilair Publishing
Year of publication 2005
Number of pages 160
ISBN-10 90-71513-54-8
ISBN-13 978-90-71513-54-1
Series NVBS Book Series, Volume 40
Format Hardcover, large format (34 × 24 cm)
Illustrations Approximately 320 historical black-and-white photographs, drawings, and documents
Language Dutch
Books in Belgium+1
What is the book about?
The book describes the history of the Dutch Railways’ wooden passenger carriages between 1921 and 1956.
When NS was established in 1921, it inherited more than 3,000 wooden carriages from various railway companies.
The book covers, among other things:
- The carriages: different types, their construction, and technical development.
- Passenger comfort: first, second, and third class, seating, heating, and lighting.
- Maintenance: repairs, painting, and the central workshops.
- Special carriages: royal carriages, saloon cars, postal cars, and luggage vans.
- The Second World War: its effects on the carriage fleet.
- Their disappearance: the gradual replacement of wooden carriages with modern steel rolling stock.
Photographs form part of the description.
All parcels are sent by registered and insured mail.
Seller's Story
The Legacy – The Wooden Carriages of the Dutch Railways 1921–1956
Details Information
Author Bert Steinkamp
Publisher Uquilair Publishing
Year of publication 2005
Number of pages 160
ISBN-10 90-71513-54-8
ISBN-13 978-90-71513-54-1
Series NVBS Book Series, Volume 40
Format Hardcover, large format (34 × 24 cm)
Illustrations Approximately 320 historical black-and-white photographs, drawings, and documents
Language Dutch
Books in Belgium+1
What is the book about?
The book describes the history of the Dutch Railways’ wooden passenger carriages between 1921 and 1956.
When NS was established in 1921, it inherited more than 3,000 wooden carriages from various railway companies.
The book covers, among other things:
- The carriages: different types, their construction, and technical development.
- Passenger comfort: first, second, and third class, seating, heating, and lighting.
- Maintenance: repairs, painting, and the central workshops.
- Special carriages: royal carriages, saloon cars, postal cars, and luggage vans.
- The Second World War: its effects on the carriage fleet.
- Their disappearance: the gradual replacement of wooden carriages with modern steel rolling stock.
Photographs form part of the description.
All parcels are sent by registered and insured mail.

