In the 19th century, the town started to develop more. In 1836 the Zuid-Willemsvaart was dug by hand, and in 1880-1881, the steam tram between Den Bosch and Helmond was built, having a stop in Beek en Donk. The tram was broken up later; the canal still remains.
The development of the town during the 19th century is described, including the construction of the Zuid-Willemsvaart canal by hand in 1836 and the steam tram between Den Bosch and Helmond with a stop in Beek en Donk from 1880-1881. The tram line was dismantled later; the canal remains.