Saxon Railway Museum Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf
Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum
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The Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum in Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf, Germany, is Europe's largest functional steam locomotive depot. It showcases the development of 20th-century railway transport with historic vehicles, two roundhouses, and offers special train rides.

📜 Germany's largest fully preserved steam locomotive depot, showcasing 20th-century railway development.🔍 Part of the Schauplatz Eisenbahn Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf, located in a historic freight locomotive depot built 1897-1900.# Why Go🚂 Explore a unique collection of historic steam, diesel, and electric locomotives.🏛️ Discover preserved roundhouses, turntables, workshop facilities, and other historic buildings.✨ Witness the heritage of the Royal Saxon State Railways and Deutsche Reichsbahn.🛤️ Participate in special nostalgic train excursions with the museum's own steam locomotive.🎉 Attend annual events like the Heizhausfest and Christmas Licht'l trips.🚂 Discover model railways and a narrow-gauge railway.# Why Avoid♿ Museum is only partially wheelchair accessible.⚠️ Model railway is weather-dependent and only open April-October.# Cost💰 Children under 4 free, 5-15 years reduced price, family offers available.# Hours🕒 March 29 to November 2, Thursday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00.# 🅿️ ParkingAvailable at visitor address.# 🚌 Public TransportBus line 21 to "Schauplatz Eisenbahn" stop or train to Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf.