500mm Feldbahnprojekt, Field railway museum in Treptow-Köpenick, Germany
The 500mm Feldbahnprojekt is a field railway museum in Treptow-Köpenick that operates a two-kilometer narrow-gauge track between Eichgestell station and the FEZ leisure center in eastern Berlin. The line runs through the city's suburban landscape and offers rides on restored historical vehicles.
The project was founded in 1991 after acquiring a locomotive from a Berlin brick factory and developed into a working railway with multiple stations. It preserves equipment that originated from historical mining and industrial railways.
The name references the field railway tradition that was common across German industrial regions for moving goods and materials. Visitors can observe how these compact railways were woven into the daily operations of mining and manufacturing sites.
Entry is free and the site is accessible during the opening hours of the adjacent FEZ leisure center, located right at Eichgestell station. Visitors should expect flat pathways and wear sturdy shoes, especially if the ground is wet.
The museum houses one of Germany's few major collections of 500mm-gauge vehicles, with locomotives and cars sourced from various mining zones. This specific gauge was optimized for pit and factory work.
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