Rhenish Industrial Railway Museum

The Rhenish Industrial Railway Museum is a museum in Nippes that displays a large collection of locomotives, wagons, and railway equipment from different periods. The exhibits document the technical evolution and the various track gauges that were used throughout the industrial era.

The museum was established in a former factory building that testifies to the intense railway development during industrialization in the Rhineland. These structures were built to support the growing manufacturing and trade activity in the region.

The collection shows how railways shaped economic life in the Rhineland and what role they played in trade and industry. Visitors can understand how important this form of transport was for the region's development.

The site is easily accessible by public transport and offers plenty of space to explore the various exhibition halls. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and allow enough time for a thorough tour.

The museum preserves both narrow-gauge and standard-gauge railways, allowing visitors to compare the different track systems side by side. This arrangement helps illustrate the practical differences between these systems in an accessible way.

Location: Nippes

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: Longericher Str. 214, 50739 Köln

Opening Hours: 11:00-17:00

Phone: +492271758132

Email: Monika.Abts@rimkoeln.de

Website: http://rimkoeln.de

GPS coordinates: 50.98690,6.91639

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06