Traditionsbahn Radebeul

About the museum

The foundation was eight old two-axle narrow-gauge cars that the Reichsbahndirektion Dresden handed over to the Dresden Transport Museum in 1965; since 1967 they have stood as a museum train at Radebeul Ost station. Railway enthusiasts maintained the vehicles and from 1973 prepared special trips with four-axle cars whose interiors of the former car classes were still largely preserved.

In August 1974 the first heritage train ran between Radebeul Ost and Radeburg. Shortly afterward, those involved founded a working group within the German Model Railway Association, from which today's association emerged – by its own account the oldest museum railway association in Saxony. The members provided the train crew in historic uniforms and organized large vehicle shows at Radebeul Ost station.

Since 1994 the association has owned its own vehicles, and in 2000 the heritage locomotive, monument locomotives and cars of the heritage train became its property. Since 1997 it has been licensed as a railway operator and runs its special trains itself. Locomotives and cars from the years 1892 to 1927 were gradually returned to the condition of the Royal Saxon State Railways around 1900; volunteers take on all tasks from ticket sales to stoking the locomotive.

Highlights

• Heritage train in the style of the Royal Saxon State Railways around 1900
• Steam locomotive IV K No. 176 from 1912
• Museum train at the museum platform in Radebeul Ost
• Ride through the Lößnitzgrund to Moritzburg and Radeburg
• Train crew in historic uniforms

Permanent exhibitions

• Museumszug Radebeul Ost – At the museum platform at Radebeul Ost station, historic narrow-gauge cars and locomotives, including freight cars, transporter wagons and monument locomotives, are on public display.
• Radebeuler Traditionszug – Operational train made up of restored passenger, baggage and observation cars from around 1900, pulled by the Saxon IV K No. 176.

Founded

1974

Operated by

Traditionsbahn Radebeul e. V.

Admission & discounts

The price shown is for a one-way trip. The Deutschlandticket is not valid on the heritage train. With the ticket you can also travel back on the daily trains of the Lößnitzgrundbahn. Cancellation for a 5% fee, exchange for a voucher free of charge. Some special trips have their own fares.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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

Boarding the heritage train involves two steps of about 40 cm each; a step aid is available and the train crew helps. Wheelchairs cannot be transported because of the narrow, listed car entrances. Boarding the daily trains of the Lößnitzgrundbahn with a wheelchair is possible at Radebeul Ost and Moritzburg.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Themed trips such as the Easter Bunny Express and Nikolaus trips with Saint Nicholas on the train; at the Radebeuler Anglühen there are games and crafts in the play car. Strollers can be left free of charge at the baggage car; there is no room for them in the passenger cars.

Getting there & parking

The heritage train starts at Radebeul Ost station; intermediate stops including Weißes Roß, Lößnitzgrund, Friedewald, Moritzburg and Radeburg. The association's office is at Lößnitzgrundstraße 46–48.

Amenities & dining

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

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 200 guests.

The heritage train can be chartered with a steam or diesel locomotive for 20 to 200 people (Radebeul–Moritzburg–Radeburg), with a drinks offering on request. Registration deadline 6 weeks; travel times follow the daily timetable.

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