Deutsches Feld- und Kleinbahnmuseum
Narrow-gauge field railway museum in Deinste with a 600 mm track: on museum days, steam and open-wagon trains run to the Lütjenkamp museum shed and to Rehncampe.
About the museum
The museum's roots go back to 1967, when the Schmalspur- und Kleinbahn-Betriebsgesellschaft in Holm-Seppensen built up one of the first field railway collections in Germany and operated a short line there. Because the site could not be expanded, operations ended in the mid-1970s.
In 1977 the collection moved to Deinste near Stade and received its present name. Track construction began that same year; in 1978 the first section from Kleinbahnhof Deinste to Hagel was ready for service, and an extension to Lütjenkamp followed later. There, a former milking shed serves as an exhibition space with tools, models, and documents.
In 2012 a vehicle hall was added at the Kleinbahnhof, and in 2017 the line was extended by about 800 meters to Rehncampe, so that about two kilometers of track are now available. The rolling stock includes a Henschel steam locomotive from 1927, numerous diesel locomotives from various manufacturers, and passenger and freight cars, including army field railway cars from 1919.
The museum is run by a non-profit association whose members maintain the vehicles and track on a volunteer basis; a youth group also takes part regularly.
Highlights
- Steam train rides with the 1927 Henschel locomotive
- Approximately 2 km of 600 mm field railway track from Deinste to Rehncampe
- Open wagon train with a historic diesel locomotive in good weather
- Lütjenkamp museum shed with exhibition
- Hand-pumped trolley to try out
- Saint Nicholas trains with heated cars in Advent
Permanent exhibitions
- Feldbahn-Freilichtanlage – Numerous field railway locomotives and cars can be seen on the grounds and in the vehicle hall; in the Lütjenkamp museum shed, tools, models, and documents show the history of field and narrow-gauge railways.
- Founded
- 1967
- Operated by
- Deutsches Feld- und Kleinbahnmuseum e.V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Children & teens | €3At Easter and Saint Nicholas, a surprise for children is included in the fare. |
| Groups | €8 per personSpecial trips with a diesel train for groups and companies outside museum days: €8 per adult, €4 per child, minimum €240 per trip |
The admission ticket (historic train ticket) is valid for the ride and the museum visit and is issued at Deinste station before departure; no advance booking needed. For special trips, a set menu with coffee and two pieces of cake is bookable from €10 per person.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 50 min |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
At Easter there is a surprise from the Easter Bunny, and in Advent a gift-giving by Saint Nicholas in the decorated barn. Children must be supervised by adults. For young people aged 11 to 19 there is a field railway youth group (every first Saturday of the month, 13:00–16:00).
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Deinste
Deinste station; from May to September on weekends and on October 3 reachable by the Moorexpress from Stade and Bremervörde.
By car
Parking available
Ample parking on the Ladestraße at Deinste station and on Bahnhofstraße.
The access road is signposted from the main road at the level crossing. GPS address: Am Bahnhof 3, 21717 Deinste.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
On museum days, a grill at Deinste station and a kiosk with coffee and cake in the Lütjenkamp museum shed. You may bring your own food and drinks.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
Special trips for groups and companies with an open or closed train, with coffee and cake in the museum shed on request.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Photography | Private photos allowed; commercial filming and photography only with prior written permission. |
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| Good to know | Steam train departures on museum days hourly 10:40–15:40 from Deinste station; the diesel train to Rehncampe runs as needed (April to October) hourly 11:10–16:10. Track areas must not be entered. |
