German Steam Locomotive Museum, Railway museum in Neuenmarkt, Germany.
The German Steam Locomotive Museum is a railway museum in Neuenmarkt that houses around 35 steam locomotives displayed in a large engine shed with a special turntable for rotating equipment. The locomotives are preserved in various sizes and designs, showing the development of steam technology across different decades.
The museum grew out of a former railway workshop and collects steam locomotives that operated in Germany from the 1800s onward. The collection also preserves a former chancellor's railway carriage that was used for important journeys.
The village surrounding the museum grew up entirely because of the railway. The buildings and equipment still visible today show how central rail transport was to the community's daily life.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours during warmer months. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since you will be walking around the grounds and the terrain can be uneven.
The museum sits directly beneath one of Europe's oldest and most famous rack railways - a steep line that climbs using friction alone. A walking path alongside this historic mountain section lets visitors watch the unusual train system operate.
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