Prignitzer Kleinbahnmuseum Lindenberg

About the museum

The "Pollo" was the narrow-gauge light railway of the Prignitz: regular service began on October 15, 1897, one day after a festively celebrated opening trip. The network connected Kyritz, Breddin, Glöwen, Havelberg, Perleberg and Pritzwalk, with Lindenberg as a hub at its center. The railway mainly carried agricultural goods to the standard-gauge lines, alongside a smaller amount of passenger traffic. According to tradition, the name comes from a dog belonging to the Dannenwalde forester that is said to have run after the first train. The first sections were closed as early as 1948; operations ended completely in 1969 and 1971.

The present-day association has set itself the goal of preserving the technology and history of the railway. Since the reopening in 2002, a museum train has again run between Lindenberg and Mesendorf, on operating days with historic diesel locomotives and, for special occasions, with a steam locomotive. A steam locomotive that has been parked since 1971 is currently being restored with donations; its new boiler is to be fitted in the first quarter of 2027.

The museum itself is in the old storage shed of the former station which, together with the converted railway works office, is the only surviving building of the former station complex. On two floors it displays originals from the narrow-gauge era, plus models, photographs and documents about operations, vehicles and the people who worked on the railway. On the meadow in front of the building, a 500-millimeter field railway runs its circuits.

Highlights

• Collection of originals from the narrow-gauge era on two floors
• Models, photographs and original documents about the "Pollo"
• Historic freight shed of Lindenberg station
• 500 mm field railway on the museum meadow
• Museum train Lindenberg–Mesendorf on operating days

Permanent exhibition

• Ständige Ausstellung zum „Pollo“ – Operations, vehicles and people of the Prignitz light railway, shown with original objects, models, photos and documents on two floors.

Founded

1993

Operated by

Prignitzer Kleinbahnmuseum Lindenberg e.V.

Admission & discounts

A surcharge of €1 per person and direction is charged when the museum train is hauled by a steam locomotive. Payment in cash and with all common cards, including contactless.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: not available
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

In the museum only the ground floor can be viewed by wheelchair users. An accessible toilet is only available at Mesendorf station. Platforms and trains are not barrier-free; wheelchairs can only be taken along folded.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Riding on the field railway in front of the museum is especially popular with the youngest visitors. There is a family ticket for the museum train, as well as special trips such as the school-cone (Schultüten), Halloween and St. Nicholas trips. Strollers can be taken on the train to a limited extent.

Getting there & parking

By car via the A24 (Pritzwalk junction) or the B5.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The museum service sells brochures, videos and tickets.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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