NVBS

NVBS (Nederlandse Vereniging van Belangstellenden in het Spoor- en tramwegwezen) is a Dutch non-profit association dedicated to railway and tramway heritage, research and community engagement. The organization operates a member-driven program of publications, a webshop, a library and photographic archive, themed exhibitions and webexpositions, guided excursions and travel programs, and frequent presentations and meetings organized through local chapters. NVBS maintains collections and a knowledge center focused on rail transport history in the Netherlands, publishes periodicals and special works, and facilitates study and exchange among enthusiasts and professionals. The association is structured with a central office handling membership, a shop and library service, and multiple local departments hosting events and activities. NVBS supports public outreach including public talks, digitized archives, and special events such as quizzes, presentations, and anniversary programs. The organization’s main contact location is in Amersfoort and it provides telephone and email contact points for general information, shop and library during opening hours. NVBS emphasizes preservation, research, and community participation in rail heritage, serving both the enthusiast community and broader audiences interested in transport history and heritage.