Bahnbetriebswerk Erfurt, Railway workshop and heritage monument in Erfurt, Germany.
The Bahnbetriebswerk Erfurt is a brick railway workshop in central Germany with multiple maintenance buildings and servicing infrastructure for locomotives. The complex includes work halls, inspection pits, and auxiliary structures that reflect the layout of an early 1900s railway depot.
The workshop emerged during the height of the railway age and served as a hub for locomotive maintenance on the expanding Thuringian network. Its development reflects the technical progress of Germany's rail industry over several decades.
The preservation of this railway facility demonstrates the technical achievements of German engineering and the development of transportation systems in Thuringia.
The facility is located in Erfurt and accessible by train, with guided tours offering insight into historical railway operations. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for uneven ground and older building structures.
The site retains original inspection pits and water towers that show how work crews serviced locomotives in the past. These technical features remain well-preserved and offer a rare glimpse into the manual craft of railway maintenance.
Location: Erfurt
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 50.97167,11.03361
Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:41
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