{"id":149227,"date":"2026-01-04T19:14:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T18:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railcolornews.com\/?p=149227"},"modified":"2026-01-11T16:46:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T15:46:52","slug":"nvbs-dutch-association-of-railway-and-tramway-enthusiasts-celebrates-its-birthday-with-redesigned-nez-casse-locomotive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/railcolornews.com\/2026\/01\/04\/nvbs-dutch-association-of-railway-and-tramway-enthusiasts-celebrates-its-birthday-with-redesigned-nez-casse-locomotive\/","title":{"rendered":"NVBS celebrates its birthday with redesigned ‘nez cass\u00e9’ locomotive [updated]"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This article was first published on 14.12.2025 and updated on 04.01.2026 – scroll down for the update.<\/em><\/p>\n

On Friday, 12 December 2025, NVBS ‘1931’ was unveiled in Rotterdam, an eye-catching locomotive created through close collaboration with Rail Force One and Railcolor Design. The project is based on Rail Force One locomotive 1831 from 1982, which has been completely redesigned and now serves as a rolling ambassador for railway enthusiasm, history, and culture in celebration of the 95th anniversary of the Dutch association of Railway and Tramway Enthusiasts<\/a> in 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Railcolor Design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A unique showpiece featuring iconic Dutch trains<\/h4>\n

The NVBS 1931 stands out thanks to a distinctive design that brings the past and present of Dutch railways to life. Spanning the entire side of the locomotive is a carefully curated series of iconic Dutch trains. From historic steam engines such as De Arend and Jumbo 3700 to the most modern rolling stock currently operating in the Netherlands, together they tell the story of nearly two centuries of railway history.<\/p>\n

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The locomotive features iconic trains from all eras of Dutch railway history \u00a9 Henk Zwoferink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The livery designed by Railcolor Design, combined with the prominent placement of the updated NVBS logo, reinforces the association\u2019s mission: connecting rail and tram enthusiasts, preserving knowledge, and sharing it with a wide audience.<\/p>\n

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RFO 1931 ‘NVBS’ at Rotterdam SSN on 12.12.2025 \u00a9 Henk Zwoferink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Successful collaboration with Rail Force One<\/h4>\n

The transformation of locomotive 1831 into the NVBS 1931 was made possible through the commitment, goodwill, and expertise of Rail Force One. Their locomotive provided a solid foundation for a new chapter in Dutch railway history\u2014a hard-working machine that now also serves as an ambassador for railways in the Netherlands.<\/p>\n

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The proud NVBS team with its locomotive \u00a9 Henk Zwoferink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

About NVBS<\/h4>\n

The ‘Nederlandse Vereniging van Belangstellenden in het Spoor- en tramwegwezen’ (or Dutch Association of Railway and Tramway Enthusiasts \/ NVBS)<\/a> was founced in 1931 and has around twenty local chapters spread across the Netherlands. These chapters regularly organize meetings. In Amersfoort, NVBS Centraal is located, home to the associations shop, library, and archive; meetings are also held there. In addition, the NVBS regularly organizes excursions and longer trips. Furthermore, NVBS publishes the well-known magazine \u201cOp de Rails\u201d<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Before and after – RFO 1931 ‘NVBS’ and RailExperts 9901 at Rotterdam SSN on 12.12.2025 Before its make-over, 1931 had the same orange livery \u00a9 Henk Zwoferink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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RFO 1931\/1831 on 24.12.2026 \u00a9 Henk Zwoferink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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RFO 1931\/1831 on 24.12.2026 \u00a9 Henk Zwoferink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Update 04.01.2026 – Oliebollenrit!<\/h4>\n

On Saturday, January 3, 2026, NVBS organized a special “Oliebollenrit” (New Year’s Donut Ride). It marked the debute of 1931 in passenger service. The occasion for this journey was a double milestone: the 95th anniversary of the NVBS and the 30th anniversary of the SNE (Stichting NVBS Excursies). During the ride, a New Year’s reception was also held aboard the train.<\/p>\n

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RFO 1931\/1831 on 03.01.2026 \u00a9 Henk Zwoferink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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RFO 1931\/1831 on 03.01.2026 \u00a9 Henk Zwoferink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The composition of the train was remarkable: six Happytrain restaurant carriages from the former Dinner Train, complemented by three first class I11 coaches of NMBS. On the section between Amersfoort and Zwolle, the TCS 101002 was additionally deployed.<\/p>\n

The route started in Amersfoort and ran via Zwolle over the Hanzelijn and Flevolijn towards Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena (with a stop at the football stadium supporters platform). It continued its journey via Alphan a\/d Rijn to Leiden, Haarlem, Amsterdam, Hilversum back to Amersfoort. The trip concluded with a line with TCS 101002.<\/p>\n

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impression of 03.01.2026 NVBS Oliebollenrit \u00a9 Henk Zwoferink<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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RFO 1931\/1831 on 03.01.2026 \u00a9 Simon Wijnakker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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RFO 1931\/1831 on 03.01.2026 \u00a9 Simon Wijnakker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

About the nez cass\u00e9 family of locomotives<\/h4>\n

The CC 40100 was a prototype French electric locomotive developed in 1964 by Alsthom for SNCF, designed for high-speed international Trans Europ Express services. Styled by Paul Arzens, it introduced the distinctive forward-leaning \u201cNez Cass\u00e9\u201d (broken-nose) design.<\/p>\n

CC 40100 became the basis for a large family of Nez Cass\u00e9 locomotives, built for different voltage systems and also in diesel form. From the late 1960s through the 1970s, SNCF introduced several classes, including Bo\u2019Bo\u2019 and Co\u2019Co\u2019 locomotives. Derivates were sold all over the world.<\/p>\n

The Dutch state railways (NS) had :<\/strong><\/p>\n