Diesel locomotives were of interest to the Wehrmacht at a very early stage, as they did not indicate their locations by plumes of smoke. Accordingly, the WR 360 C 14 locomotives were created in the late 1930s as switching locomotives for the army. The war locomotives were used throughout Europe and also in North Africa during the Second World War. The original series was repeatedly further developed, especially with regard to the engine and power transmission. After the war, both the Bundesbahn and the Reichsbahn re-designated diesel locomotives of this type as the V 36 series. More machines were procured from the Bundesbahn in 1950. But it was also used in many European countries, e.g. in Austria by ÖBB as type 2065, in Italy by FS as D 236, in Czechoslovakia by ČSD as T 334.0 and in France by SNCF as Y 50100.
V 36 401
This machine was accepted by the Bundesbahn in Nuremberg in 1950 and put into service in Frankfurt as the V36 401. It changed locations several times during its service life: Frankfurt-Griesheim, Hanau, Wiesbaden, Gießen. In 1968 it was given the code 236 401-6. In 1976 it returned to Frankfurt and was retired there in 1978.
V 36 411
This locomotive was also accepted by the Bundesbahn in Nuremberg in 1950 and put into service in Frankfurt as V36 411. During its time in service it also changed its place of operation: Frankfurt-Griesheim, Hanau, Gießen. In 1968 it was given the code 236 411-5. In 1979 it was taken out of service in Frankfurt and came to our museum in 1982.
MANUFACTURER
YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION
WITHDRAWAL FROM SERVICE
MAX. SPEED
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.
For better reading, the masculine form is used for personal names and personal nouns on this website. Corresponding terms apply in principle to all genders for the purpose of equal treatment. The abbreviated form of language is for editorial reasons only and does not imply any valuation.
Sie erhalten in Kürze eine E-Mail an die von Ihnen angegebene E-Mail-Adresse. Bitte bestätigen Sie Ihre Newsletteranmeldung über den darin enthaltenen Link.