Märkische Museum Railway

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.

Location: Herscheid

Location: Plettenberg

Inception: 1982

Operator: Märkische Museums-Eisenbahn e.V. (MME)

Website: https://sauerlaender-kleinbahn.de

GPS coordinates: 51.18917,7.80833

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06