Historic railway depot Gera
The historic railway depot Gera is located north of the Gera main station on the Eselsbrücke and includes the western part of the former railway depot (Bw) Gera. In addition to a locomotive shed with 10 tracks and a turntable, the property also includes the striking water tower and the former Reichsbahn cultural center.
history
The western part of the former Gera depot was acquired by Deutsche Bahn AG in 2011 with the aim of operating the system as a whole as a living railway museum, putting it back into operation to supply steam locomotives and here some of the vehicles that are typical for railway operations in Gera as a museum for posterity to obtain.
Almost all buildings are now being used again and the site is home to several clubs.
vehicles
In addition to steam locomotives 23 1028 , 23 in 1074 and 52 8001 , the current fleet includes a railway crane EDK 6, a van for freight trains and other vehicles.
Handling Day 2017
Locomotives 35 1074, 52 8001 and 35 1028
Railway depot Gera with preserved ML 232 R
Buildings
The entire area is characterized by the striking spherical water tower of the “ Klönne ” type built at the beginning of the 20th century .
In addition to a locomotive shed with ten tracks, the property also includes the former Reichsbahn cultural center, which is used for private events.
Events and visitor traffic
In addition to public events on the topic of railways, other events have been added in recent years, such as fire brigade exercises, classic car meetings, road / rail events and photo shoots.
Web links
- Historic railway depot Gera
- A paradise for railway fans - 6th Transport History Days in Gera. Retrieved February 28, 2019 .
Individual evidence
- ↑ Marcel Hilbert: Lease canceled: Gera Railway Worlds need a new domicile. In: Thuringian General. August 13, 2018, accessed January 23, 2019 .
Coordinates: 50 ° 53 ′ 22.9 " N , 12 ° 4 ′ 34.7" E