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19.03.2026: Press release regarding the Spring Steam Event 2026

Dear friends of historic railways,

On the weekend of 18 and 19 April 2026, the wheels will be turning once again in Wittenberge. We therefore welcome all railway enthusiasts, young and old, to our ‘Spring Steam 2026’ event at the Historic Engine Shed. Our steam locomotive Emma will, of course, be back in action and will be competing with her modern sisters from the diesel locomotive fleet.

The locomotives will be in operation on Saturday between 10 am and 5 pm, and on Sunday between 10 am and 4 pm. Visitors will then be able not only to admire them from the outside, but also to ride along in the driver’s cab. Their sisters, the museum’s other locomotives, are also looking forward to welcoming visitors. Here, friendly museum staff will offer rare glimpses into the engine rooms and driver’s cabs. Also worth seeing is the museum’s signal box, from which numerous points and signals on the museum grounds are operated.

Railway enthusiasts also offer guided tours of the grounds in a historic passenger carriage dating from the turn of the last century. Those wishing to experience the thrill of powering the trains themselves can do so on a draisine. Food and drink are, of course, available on site. The highlight of each day will be the vehicle parades, which take place at around 2 pm. During these, various working exhibits from the museum will be demonstrated in action.

Tickets are available on site at a price of €8 (adults) / €4 (children) / €20 (families). Free parking is available in the vicinity of the station.

Kind regards,
Wittenberge Historic Locomotive Shedoverview