Amsterdam 474

Date Last Reviewed: 29/11/2025

Then and Now

Brief History

This two-axle tram was originally built as a trailer car but later rebuilt in 1938 as a single-ended motor car. In 1968 it received lengthened platforms and was modified to pull trailers for which, with its powerful motors, it was well suited. As the same time, it was renumbered to 874. Withdrawn from regular service in 1972, it became a driver training vehicle No. H14, in which capacity it served until 1981 when it was donated to our museum. It is now fitted with Kiepe controllers at both ends, a trolley pole is carried for operation on our site as opposed to the original bow collector due to issues associated with our trolleybus overhead.

Technical Specifications

Body Builder:

Truck Builder:

Motors:

First Owner / Operator:

Seating Capacity:

Current Status:

Current Location:

Beijnes

Beijnes

2 X Siemens 75HP

Amsterdam Tramways

20 Seats

Awaiting Launch into Service

Tram Workshop

Technical Specifications

Body Builder: Beijnes

Truck Builder: Beijnes

Motors: 2 X Siemens 75HP

First Owner / Operator: Amsterdam Tramways

Seating Capacity: 20 Seats

Current Status: Awaiting Launch into Service

Current Location: Tram Workshop

Picture Gallery

Timeline

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1927 - Built as Trailer Car by Beijnes

1927 - Date Entered Service

1938 - Date Rebuilt as Motor Car

1968 - Converted to Trailer Car and Renumbered to 874

1972 - Date Withdrawn from Regular Service

1972 - Converted to Driver Training No H14

1981 - Donated to EATM