Museumsbahn Losheim, Germany
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kukus
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Museumsbahn Losheim - a historic steam train around Losheim am See.
Waymark Code: WMTB2D
Location: Saarland, Germany
Date Posted: 10/26/2016
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Museumsbahn Losheim is an scenic railroad owned by an association of railway enthusiasts in Losheim. At around a dozend operating days per year (please check theit website), they provide steam train rides along a beautiful landscape.
The railway of the former private held Merzig-Büschfelder-Eisenbahn was opened in 1903, closed for public transport in 1962 and for freight trains in 1987.
Since 1982, Museum Railway Losheim is using parts of the line between Merzig-Ost and Dellborner Mühle for historic trains. Freight transportation restarted in 2007.
Engine Type: Steam
Gauge of Railway: Standard Gage
Approximate Adult Fare: 15.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 5.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 15 km
Dates of Operation: From: 03/28/2016 To: 12/11/2016
Frequency of departures: Three times per operation day
Key Attractions:
Steam train / historic rolling stock / cab ride on request possible / small museum / scenic landscape
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: yes
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.