Newsletter No. 2/2021 of the Bahnwelt foundation

The Bahnwelt Darmstadt-Kranichstein Foundation regularly informs its donors and benefactors with its own newsletter about current projects and developments in the Bahnwelt, especially those that are financially supported by the foundation.

The current Newsletter No. 2/2021 provides an overview of the progress of work on the foundation’s locomotive 23 042, the new presentation of the Culemeyer road rollers and the reconstruction of the roundhouse.

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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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Noch auf der Suche nach einem Last-Minute-Weihnachtsgeschenk?

Der Bahnwelt Kalender 2027 begleitet den/die Beschenkte/n durchs Jahr, mit Motiven verschiedener Museumsfahrzeuge in Betrieb bei Sonderfahrten und Veranstaltungen in historischer Kulisse!

Bei Bestellung per Versand bis 18.12.2026 noch rechtzeitg da!

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