Nassauische Touristik-Bahn, Heritage railway association in Wiesbaden, Germany
The Nassauische Touristik-Bahn operates historic trains on a route spanning more than 50 kilometers through the Aar Valley from Wiesbaden to Diez. The railway uses locomotives and carriages from past decades that run regularly on the original tracks.
The railway line was built in the 1870s as a connection from Limburg to Zollhaus. The railway association was founded in 1986 to rescue historic rolling stock from destruction and bring it back to life on this section of track.
The trains connect communities in the Westerwald region, letting visitors experience how people live and celebrate together in these rural areas. You see villages and local life as it unfolds along the route.
Trains depart from Dotzheim station, where you can buy tickets and get information. It is helpful to check beforehand which days and times have service, since schedules vary by season.
Special carriages called Langenschwalbacher were designed specifically for this railway to handle the steep slopes and curves of the terrain. This design shows how the railway had to adapt to the challenging landscape.
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