Old Kupferdreh station, Railway heritage monument in Kupferdreh, Essen, Germany
Old Kupferdreh station is a two-story brick building with decorative brickwork, windows of varying sizes, and an entrance made from ochre sandstone at about 56 meters elevation. The structure displays the architectural style typical of Prussian railway administration from that era.
Prussian state railways built this station in 1898 near the starting point of Germany's first railway line from 1831. The location marks an important junction in the early expansion of the German railway network.
The restored first-class waiting room keeps its original stucco decoration and now serves as a dining space. The interior reflects how wealthy travelers experienced the railway experience in the 19th century.
Trains on the Rhine-Ruhr S-Bahn pass by the former station building but no longer stop here, continuing to the new Essen-Kupferdreh station instead. Visitors can view the restored building from outside and use the location as a starting point for walks in the surrounding area.
This location sits at the junction of the former Ruhr Valley Railway and the historic Hesper Valley Railway, which carried mine workers until 1973. Today it marks a hidden chapter in the industrial past that many travelers overlook.
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