Bochum Railway Museum, Railway museum in Dahlhausen, Bochum, Germany
Description
The Bochum Railway Museum in Dahlhausen is a large facility with historic locomotives and railway vehicles spread across a former depot site. The main building houses an extensive collection, while outdoor areas display tracks and original preserved equipment.
History
The site originated as a locomotive depot that maintained and repaired railways starting from 1916. The museum was established in 1977, making this important railway workplace accessible to visitors.
Culture
The location takes its name from the Dahlhausen district where this former railway depot now welcomes visitors. You can observe staff in historical uniforms throughout the grounds, experiencing how railway workers once went about their daily tasks.
Practical
The facility sits south of Bochum and while viewable from outside, guided tours take you through indoor spaces. Comfortable shoes are important since exploring involves considerable walking across outdoor grounds.
Did you know?
During summer months, visitors can board preserved trains and travel along the Ruhr Valley rail route, experiencing journeys as they were in earlier times. These rides connect the museum site to surrounding areas, offering a genuine sense of historic rail travel.
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