A fantrip to the Hoogovens Steelworks at IJmuiden 15 September 1979 Posted on 17 November 2007 by admin On 15 September 1979 ex DB now VSM owned 23 023 dives with its train into the tunnel under passing the Noordzee kanaal. Loc Bonne from the Hoogovens steamclub awaits its passengers at Beverwijk NS station. Hoogovens K989 halts for the visiting special With lots off noise a thick pack hot steel is in many steps transformed into a coil. with a growing speed the steel skates through the machinery and goodbye to the Hoogovens while the NS 2220 and sister wait for departuren15 September 1979 Beverwijk