Eisenbahnmuseum Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

5Lee T 5:00 PM Oct 13, 2020

Great Museum with Superb Exhibits
So pleased to be able to finally visit this railway mueum even during these pandemic times. It is about a 15 minute walk from the local railway station. Excellent one way system in place ensuring contact with others is kept to an absolute minimum. Hand sanitisers were available at various locations about the site with face masks being a necessity. The museum is spread over a large area with full access to virtually all buildings and sidings except for the narrow gauge feldbahn railway. There is an excellent collection of steam, diesel, electric loocomotves, coaching stock, freight wagons and engineering vehicles to suit all tastes. On the day of our visit none of the locomtives were in use but that didnt detract from a most enjoyable stay. I would recommend leaving 2-3 hours to enjoy to the full. Recommended for anyone interested in railway history

5Teuchter_11 5:00 PM Apr 16, 2016

Fantastich, Maravillosa, Great
I don't agree with some previous commentators, OK this was not quite a normal day but the normal sights on such a day are alone well worth seeing. On this day in mid April there was a steam mementos flea market , a huge second-hand model rail market where I bagged many bargains, bars and food stalls, rides on old diesel rail cars, even better, a choice of 2 rides on steam locos to Essen Hautbanhof, & rides in the cabin of a dampflokk ( steam loco).. There were still queues for this at 17.00. Plus a great model rail layout and narrow gauge rides. All day they ran a pacific on to the turntable and turned it twice then ran it back to the roundhouse. Impressive For a steam buff - paradise. The centre is owned and run by volunteers and could teach the museum at York a few tricks A very