Minden Museum Railway, Railroad museum in Minden, Germany
Minden Museum Railway is a railroad museum in Minden that operates preserved steam locomotives, diesel engines, and passenger carriages on the tracks of the local district railways. The collection includes dozens of restored vehicles, some more than 100 years old, stored in two dedicated halls.
The museum was established in 1977 when local railway enthusiasts combined their passion and began collecting vehicles. It started with diesel locomotives and later expanded to include significant steam engines and other historic locomotives from the 1800s.
The museum preserves locomotives and carriages that transported people across the region for generations and shape how visitors connect with Minden's railway heritage today. The restored vehicles tell the story of when trains were central to everyday life.
The museum is located at Minden-Oberstadt station and operates train rides most weekends using restored vehicles. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since there is considerable walking on station platforms and through the halls.
Young people from the local community actively participate in restoring historic wagons and locomotives, giving the museum a special connection to the area. This involvement shows how living projects bring old machines back to life.
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