Märkische Museum Railway, Heritage railway between Herscheid and Plettenberg, Germany
The Märkische Museum Railway is a narrow gauge railway between Herscheid and Plettenberg in the Sauerland region. The track runs for around two kilometers through green countryside and connects two small stations.
The railway was founded in 1982 by enthusiasts to preserve regional narrow gauge lines. It collects vehicles from closed island railways and other discontinued routes in the area.
The railway displays vehicles from various regional narrow gauge lines that once served the Sauerland. Visitors see carriages that previously operated on different routes throughout western Germany.
Visitors can ride on short sections with historic trains while enjoying the Sauerland countryside. It is advisable to check operating days in advance, as the railway does not run daily.
Some vehicles come from North Sea island railways like Juist and Spiekerooge that closed decades ago. These carriages tell the story of routes that have completely disappeared today.
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