Lehrstellwerk, Educational railway facility in Kornwestheim, Germany
The Lehrstellwerk is a railway training facility in Kornwestheim with 15 signal boxes for realistic practice of railway operations. The installation uses mechanical, electromechanical, and push-button systems to demonstrate various signaling and switch control mechanisms.
The facility was built in 1934 and served Deutsche Bahn as a training center for signal operators and train conductors until the 1990s. It reflects the evolution of railway safety systems across multiple generations of railway workers.
The site shows how railroad workers once learned their trade and the importance of craftsmanship and precision in rail operations. The preserved installations tell of a work culture where every movement of a signal or switch could save lives.
Visits are typically guided tours where you can watch hand and electrical switching systems in operation. Plan time for demonstrations and consider joining practical simulation exercises if available.
The site combines indoor and outdoor areas where trains move through real switches and signals controlled from signal boxes inside. This combination creates genuine railway conditions for training without the risks of regular service operations.
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