The railway line was originally opened in 1927 as part of the Zeeuwsche Spoorweg Maatschappij.
The collection includes locomotives that have been featured in major European film and television productions.
The depot at Goes maintains a unique collection of specialized railway tools and equipment from the steam era.
The track connects directly to the Westerschelde, allowing for unique intermodal connections between rail and historic inland waterway vessels.
Several of the operational steam locomotives in the collection are over 100 years old.
Stoomtrein Goes-Borsele (SGB) operates a heritage railway on the island of Zuid-Beveland, utilizing a preserved 19th-century railway line that formerly connected Goes to Hoedekenskerke and Baarland. The museum maintains an extensive collection of historical steam locomotives, diesel engines, and antique carriages dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Visitors can ride the authentic steam train through the polder landscape between Goes and the Westerschelde estuary. The organization is run primarily by volunteers who maintain the rolling stock and the railway infrastructure. The site at Albert Plesmanweg functions as the main depot, featuring restoration workshops where visitors can observe ongoing locomotive maintenance. It is one of the few places in the Netherlands where a working narrow-gauge and standard-gauge heritage line can be experienced simultaneously. The route features stops at historic station buildings that have been restored to reflect their early 1900s appearance.
The elevated viewing platform at the Goes depot provides a clear vantage point for capturing the steam locomotives during maneuvers.
Check the official website for 'stoomdagen' (steam days) when extra locomotives are in operation.
Bring binoculars if you wish to spot birds in the polder landscape during the ride.
Combine the train ride with a bicycle rental at the stations for a scenic tour of the Borsele region.
Do not expect high-speed rail amenities; this is a slow-travel experience designed for historical appreciation.
Operates primarily from spring through autumn with limited services during the winter; generally closed on weekdays outside of the peak holiday season.
Avoid walking on or near the tracks outside of designated boarding areas; soot and cinders may be present during steam rides.
