Westphalian Railway Museum, Railway museum in Hansaviertel, Münster, Germany.
Description
The Westphalian Railway Museum was a collection of locomotives, technical equipment, and historical railway uniforms documenting different eras of transport history. The exhibition displayed machines and equipment that shaped railway operations across several decades.
History
The museum served as a regional institution for preserving railway heritage and documenting local transport history. After years of operation in Münster, it closed in 2011 and its collection was transferred to the Railway Museum in Hamm.
Culture
The museum was known for its regular steam train excursions using a restored locomotive from the 1920s, taking city residents out to the countryside. These trips created a living connection between urban life and rural areas.
Practical
Visitors should check ahead to confirm opening times before planning a visit, as schedules were irregular. This was especially important to avoid wasted trips.
Did you know?
Among the exhibits was the Köf II locomotive from 1948, equipped with an oil engine and liquid transmission system. This unusual technology made it a technically valuable piece of the collection.
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