Bochum Railway Museum, Railway museum in Dahlhausen, Bochum, Germany
The Bochum Railway Museum occupies the former Bochum-Dahlhausen locomotive depot, built 1916–1918 and closed in 1969. Its centre is a 14-track engine shed with a 20-metre turntable, alongside a water tower, workshops, coaling and sanding facilities. Two further exhibition halls with tracks and a working 600 mm field railway stand on the 46,000 m² site.
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.
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.
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.
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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