
Review of the Bahnwelttage Lite
The “Bahnwelttage Lite” took place at the railway museum on the Ascension Day weekend. Operational reasons had made it necessary to limit the scope of

The “Bahnwelttage Lite” took place at the railway museum on the Ascension Day weekend. Operational reasons had made it necessary to limit the scope of

Despite the cancellation of the Bahnwelttage at short notice, Verkehrsfreunde Stuttgart did not miss the opportunity to visit the Railway Museum on Saturday, 11 May

The short-term visit by the trainees was a complete success. 35 trainees and four supervisors came to the railway museum on 8 May 2024. We

Last month, the Nördlingen S 3/6 made a “pit stop” on its way through to Bochum for the festivities at the railway world there. On

On Thursday, 2 May 2024, it was “grand station” in Darmstadt-Kranichstein: representatives of the railway, the state, the city, the transport association and the service

The Darmstadt-Kranichstein Railway Museum unfortunately has to cancel its biggest event of the year, the Bahnwelttage on 9, 11 and 12 May 2024, as planned.

The Modelspoorclub from Alkmaar, Darmstadt’s twin city in the Netherlands, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year! For many years, the modelling enthusiasts have visited

23 042 Work on the 23 042 is in full swing for its use on the upcoming Railway World Days. The bearings were spindled out

Last Thursday, 18 April 2024, a special “star of the rails” made a brief stop at the railway museum: The express steam locomotive 3673 (Bavarian

On the Easter weekend, the railway museum was open in good weather with an extended programme. In addition to the regular guided tours through the
Hop on the steam train, hauled by 23 042, at Darmstadt or Bensheim, and experience the German Grape Harvest Festival with Palatinate wine, local specialities and live music. Alternatively, railway enthusiasts can take the iconic ‘Kuckucksbähnel’ and the ‘Sissi’ steam locomotive through the idyllic Elmstein Valley – a special outing for connoisseurs and lovers of railway nostalgia!
On 7 and 8 November 2026, take a historic steam train from Darmstadt Central Station to the Dieburg St Martin’s Market!
The St Martin’s Market awaits you with the season’s first mulled wine and a wide range of other culinary and craft delights. The special train runs three times a day, there and back.
On the 3rd Sunday of Advent, 13 December 2026: Special steam train journey to the Heidelberg Christmas markets!
From Darmstadt or Bensheim, we’ll take you to the enchanting Christmas markets in the various squares along the Hauptstraße, with views of the illuminated Heidelberg Castle.
Mit unserem Jubiläumskalender feiern wir 50 Jahre Eisenbahnmuseum Darmstadt-Kranichstein – eines der bedeutendsten Eisenbahnmuseen Deutschlands. Die zwölf eindrucksvollen Motive zeigen dabei verschiedene Exponate im Kontext unvergesslicher historischer Meilensteine aus fünf Jahrzehnten gelebter Eisenbahnkultur.
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