Lokpark Braunschweig

About the museum

The Braunschweig repair works began operating in 1927 and was one of the largest and most modern steam locomotive workshops in Germany; at the end, it was the Bundesbahn's last steam locomotive repair works, servicing large express locomotives among others. After it closed, most of the facilities were preserved. The two large halls went to commercial users, while the Verein Braunschweiger Verkehrsfreunde (VBV) took over the former western engine preparation shed with its transfer table and outdoor grounds in 1978.

The VBV had been founded back in 1949 and acquired its first rail vehicles of its own in 1969. Today the collection includes steam and diesel locomotives, railcars, and passenger, baggage and freight cars, mostly from branch lines and private railroads. Among the oldest pieces are Hanomag tank locomotives from 1898 and 1912; the steam locomotive "Braunschweig," built in 1925, is in working order.

In the largely original locomotive hall, the volunteers work on tracks with inspection pits, a drop table and a wheelset lathe from 1906. The site, covering some 27,500 square meters, also illustrates railroad operations with signal boxes from three technological generations, a World War II splinter-proof bunker, a driver's cab simulator and a 5-inch-gauge miniature railway. The "Asse-Bummler" museum train also departs from here.

Highlights

• 1925 steam locomotive "Braunschweig" in service pulling shuttle trains
• Original engine preparation shed with 1927 transfer table and drop table
• Signal boxes from three generations of signaling technology
• Driver's cab simulator of a modern regional railcar
• 5-inch-gauge miniature railway and splinter-proof bunker on the grounds

Permanent exhibitions

• Historischer Fahrzeugpark – Steam and diesel locomotives, railcars, and passenger, baggage and freight cars, mostly from branch lines and private railroads, some in working order, in the locomotive hall and on the outdoor grounds.
• Historische Signal- und Fernmeldetechnik – Working mechanical and electromechanical signal boxes as well as teleprinter and telephone equipment explain the principles of safe railroad operation.

Founded

1978

Operated by

Verein Braunschweiger Verkehrsfreunde e. V. (VBV)

Admission & discounts

Admission price on 2026 visitor days; train rides cost an additional fare.

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

On visiting days there is a lively program for children and adults, including shuttle train rides and a park railway.

Getting there & parking

GPS address: Borsigstraße 3; at the end of Borsigstraße, turn right through the gate onto the grounds.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

On visitor days: Lokpark-Café with coffee, cake and snacks, waffles at the LGB-Treff, a grill and drinks stand, and souvenir sales.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 900 guests.

Locomotive hall with flexible capacity, barbecue area with grill hut, two restored bar cars and a lawn by the transfer table; events for up to about 900 people, also in combination with charter train rides. The driving simulator can be booked separately.

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