Torfbahn Himmelmoor, Heritage railway in Quickborn, Germany
The Torfbahn Himmelmoor is a narrow-gauge railway in Quickborn that stretches across about 5.8 kilometers through peatland. The site features historic locomotives, wagons, and track sections that show how peat extraction once worked here.
This railway was built around 1900 and served as an industrial line carrying peat from extraction sites to processing plants. Commercial operations ended in 2018, but enthusiasts have continued to run it for visitors.
The railway is maintained by enthusiasts who keep the original locomotives and wagons in working condition. Visitors can see how these vehicles are still used today and experience how the site remains actively engaged with its heritage.
Visitors ride on restored diesel locomotives along a section of track through moorland and can view the vehicles and equipment up close. The grounds are easily walkable and suited for day trips.
The site actively supports ecological restoration projects in the moor while preserving industrial heritage. This dual purpose of protecting nature while maintaining history sets it apart from typical railway museums.
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