https://bahnwelt.de/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_7643.mov Riveting work on the boiler of the 98 727 The riveting work around the boiler of the “Zuckersusi” is entering the next phase. Over
Brake inspection on the operational wagons The winter months are used every year to carry out regular inspections and rectify defects in the company car
This year, the Hessian Museum Association once again provided funding for the restoration of the “Zuckersusi”. This made it possible to continue work on the
The completion of the 23 042, our Bi 84 803 and the completed main inspection of the 184 DME make it possible to continue the
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The firebox is meanwhile welded and back in Kranichstein (no picture). After all rivets were set, the cab was completely painted in black. In addition
The firebox of the 98 727 has meanwhile arrived at the specialist store for welding. In the meantime, the riveting of the cab is also
Now that the new tube wall of the firebox has been completed, the holes for the heating tubes are drilled. Through them, the hot combustion
In November 2011, the Bilfinger Berger boiler returned to the Railroad Museum. The boiler bottom has now been replaced, and the bootjack plate (the transition
The copper firebox of the Zuckersusi needs a new front wall (towards the long boiler). Since such spare parts are of course no longer supplied
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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