NS Mat'64 Plan T

Series	501-531
Traction	Electric
Power	1200Kw (1609hp)
Axle formation	2-2 + Bo-Bo + Bo-Bo + 2-2
Wheel diameter	950 mm
Length of train set	102m
Maximum speed	140 km/h
Weight	148 ton
Number built	31
Built by	Werkspoor Utrecht
Years entered service	1964

The Plan T rolling stock was one of the original purpose-built stoptrains. New for this type were very lightweight materials used both in the electrical installations, powerplants and passenger carriages. Less weight was important.
A nice implementation of the power and traction system resulted in large startup currents being translated directly into quick acceleration. An electropneumatic brake system was also used for quick stops. Mechanical anti-slip devices were built in to each driven axle and could electronically reduce the power to that axle if it started to slip. Electropneumatically operated passenger doors were fitted to the entire length of the train. This reduced station times as conductors didn't need to close the doors before the train departed. Electric signs inside the trains indicated the next station on the route so passengers could assemble in the loading hallways in time for the next stop.

NS Mat'64 Plan V

Series	V1-V13
Traction	Electric
Power	510 Kw
Axle formation	2-Bo + Bo-2
Wheel diameter	950 mm
Length of train set	52.14m
Maximum speed	140 km/h
Weight	124 ton
Number built	245
Built by	Werkspoor Utrecht
Years entered service	1966-1976

The Mat'64 Plan V was built more for intercity work than the Plan T, although it was also used as a stoptrain. It was built during 1966 to 1976 so technically wasn't part of the Mat'64 class. The first part of the building work was done by Werkspoor, then completed by Talbot in Aken. The trains can run alone, or connected together with other Plan V and Plan T sets to make longer trains. Again, the electropneumatic brake system was implemented using a combination of disc- and block-brakes at the wheels. It was delivered in standard NS stoptrain colours - yellow with blue stripes.

MSTS Version

The NS Plan T is available in 3 colour schemes as part of the same download. The Plan V is available in 2 colour schemes:

	Plan T	This is the familiar yellow and blue colour scheme.		Plan T Rebuilt	This Plan T is one of the rebuilt versions with a different power coach and the black "glasses" around the cab windows.
	Plan T Green	This four coach Plan T is painted in the older green and cream NS colours.
	Plan V	This is the familiar yellow and blue colour scheme.		Plan V WK	This Plan V is painted in the "Oranje" World Cup colour scheme.
	Plan V 419	This Plan V is the restored 419 unit in old green NS colours.(Link)
Cabview			Passenger view