Feldbahn-Museum 500, Railway museum in Nuremberg, Germany
Feldbahn-Museum 500 in Nuremberg displays locomotives and railway cars built for 500mm-wide tracks. A one-kilometer route runs through hilly terrain, where the vehicles look natural in their setting.
The collection focuses on narrow-gauge railways built to 500mm track width, developed in Germany for industrial use. Two steam locomotives remain operational, as does the country's oldest running diesel engine of this type.
The museum shows how field railways moved materials through factories, mines, and farms, shaping the look of these working landscapes. Visitors see how important these narrow tracks were to industry and how workers depended on these machines daily.
The museum opens on select days throughout the year, offering guided tours and train rides. Groups should arrange their visit in advance to ensure a smooth experience.
A locomotive from 1934 originally served in Angola before traveling to Germany in 2010. This journey across continents shows how museums gather their most interesting pieces from distant places.
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