UNBOXING PIKO 57370 BENELUX MAT 54 HONDEKOP DCC 3 🐶

The NS Mat '54 or Materieel '54 was an electric multiple unit train, used by the Dutch state railways from 1956 to 1996. The typical nose of the train was designed for greater safety for the driver. The public gave the train a nickname: Dog's Head (Hondekop). The trains were built by Allan of Rotterdam, Beijnes and Werkspoor. Equipped with a Scharfenberg coupler, they could be operated in series. Not only with the same model, but also with the older models, NS Mat '35, NS Mat '36, NS Mat '40 and NS Mat '46. The trains were intended for express train services. Rapid acceleration was of less importance than comfort and therefore the trains were solidly built, which resulted in a relatively high weight per seat and gave a very smooth and (for that time) very comfortable ride. It is still the heaviest type of passenger train that has ever run on a European railway. The train took three minutes to accelerate to a speed of 120 km/h. A variant is the NS Mat '57 for Benelux service, which was equipped to run on the difference in electricity used on the Dutch and Belgian railways so that it could connect Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam with Antwerp and Brussels. A total of 153 were built from 1954 to 1962: 73 models with four carriages, 68 with two carriages and 12 for Benelux service with two carriages. The trains were painted in green and yellow. In 1968, a new yellow-blue colour scheme was introduced. It took until 1980 before the last train was painted in new colours. The reason it took twelve years is because the green paint lasted very well and the Dutch railways tried to cut costs wherever possible. The Benelux models were painted dark blue and yellow. Two of the trains were involved in the 1975 Dutch train hostage crisis and the 1977 Dutch train hijacking.

[@paulvozman842]

Hi Alberto, this is a very interesting Loco,its design is really good. Smooth runner and super livery. It has an interesting history thanks for sharing with us. Cheers, Paul👍👍🙏

[@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617]

Many thanks dear Paul,
It's a real shame that my railway is so small, this train deserves to always be on the platform in front of the station ready to leave. Thank you Paul for your support, have a nice evening. Alberto
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[@kaho1545]

Thanks to my good friend for sharing, antique trains are very interesting to watch now.😃😃😃👏⚘️⚘️

[@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617]

I thank you very much dear Kaho,have a nice day.Alberto ☺☺☺☺☺☺

[@weekendmodeller2740]

These are good looking trains my friend, thanks for sharing.

[@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617]

i thank you very much for your kind comment ☺☺☺☺☺☺

[@skaz0chnik]

Привет дружище. Интересный поезд. У тебя богатая коллекция 👍👍👍

[@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617]

Thanks so much my friend ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺

[@backalleyrailroading2835]

So cool to add this to your collection !!

[@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617]

many thanks my dear friend,when i'll finish my 3tracks collection i will insert American locos
i hope you can appreciate the locos of th U.S.A.
Have a beautiful week end
alberto ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺

[@sasharoco2491]

Привет! Отлично 👍🤝

[@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617]

thanks a lot my friend ☺☺☺☺☺☺

[@SevenWelt]

Hello,
In short: Very cool!👍😎
Greetings from Seven🖖

[@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617]

Thanks so much my friend,have a nice evening
alberto ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺

[@trainsontuesday]

It is a nice looking train Alberto with a great history. Thank you for sharing this look at your model. David.

[@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617]

I thank you very much dear David,you live in a nice place where you cand admire a beautiful landscape.All the best,Alberto ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺

[@cruiservin0212]

Cool looking train

[@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617]

Thanks so much my friend ☺☺☺☺☺☺

[@fokusnikfim]

Hello. Super video projekt 🛤️🚅🚅🚃🚃👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks..........Fim, 👮🏻🚂🤚🏻

[@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617]

I thank you very much dear Fim.Have a nice evening
Alberto ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺

[@Andystrainsandmore]

Ciao Alberto, nice train.👍Cheers Andy 🤠

[@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617]

Hi dear Andy,
i am glad you like my train.Have a nice evening
alberto ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺

[@modellbahnagenda]

Hallo Alberto,
klasse Zug 👍👍👍
Grüße Uwe

[@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617]

I thank you very much dear Uwe,have a nice evening,Alberto ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺

[@merabiraj]

Hello Alberto. My big station canopy is almost ready. And in the next video, I will let this train, which you also have, together with three others, of the same type, drive into my station under that new canopy. Nice video / train Alberto. Gr Jan

[@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617]

Ciao dear Jan,
it's a shame that i have only one track because so train is so beautiful,it would be always in front of the station awaiting the departure.Thanks a lot my friend,have a nice evening.Alberto ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@tomsmaerklintrainlayout6742]

Thanks for sharing!!! Initially I thought they were a little strange looking, but I have become quite fond of them. I have the yellow Lima version: ruclips.net/video/8AL1obNRcNM/видео.htmlsi=SUIRK2CfSKBfAPWR

[@TRENINIEMODELLISMO617]

Many thanks for your support my friend,all the best,Alberto ☺☺☺☺☺☺