Güterwagen

Gbs 256

Classification marks

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In 1963/64, Waggonfabrik Uerdingen built a series of 300 Gl wagons for the DB, which were given the designation Glmms 64. These were of lightweight steel construction. The walls of the wagon are made of 2 mm and the end walls of 2.5 mm sheet steel. The wagon floor, however, is made of wooden planks. In 1964, the wagons were re-designated Gbs 256.

Technical specifications

MANUFACTURER

Waggonfabrik Uerdingen, Uerdingen

YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION

1964

WITHDRAWAL FROM SERVICE

1999

MAX. SPEED

100 km/h

Axle Arrangement

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AXLES

2

LENGTH

14020 mm

WEIGHT

12,7 t

LOADING WEIGHT

27 t

Picture gallery

Our special trips in autumn/winter
4 October 2026: Take the steam train to the German Grape Harvest Festival, or the ‘Kuckucksbähnel’, in Neustadt (Weinstr.)

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.

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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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