Pure nostalgia: Historical train ride through the UNESCO World Heritage!

Pure nostalgia: Historical train ride through the UNESCO World Heritage!

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, it is on a nostalgic journey through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Germany. The special trip starts at Mönchengladbacher Central Station at 5:55 a.m. and promises an unforgettable experience. According to My week leads the route via Krefeld, Oberhausen and Duisburg before the train via Düsseldorf and Cologne Middle Rhine Valley crossed.

The journey takes place in original express train cars from the 1970s, which offer passengers the opportunity to enjoy the picturesque landscape through the hinged windows. The train is also accompanied by a dining car where cold and hot drinks and small dishes are offered. Payments on board are only possible in cash. It is also particularly noteworthy that passengers can order breakfast and dinner in advance, with prices between 9.50 euros and 11.90 euros.

The steam locomotive and its history

For the return trip, the express train steam locomotive 012 104-6 (also known as 01 1104) starts to move. This locomotive, which was built in 1940, has a weight of around 177 tons and can reach speeds of up to 140 km/h. After its elimination at the Deutsche Bundesbahn in 1974, it was bought back in 1996 and inactive after 20 years on June 8, 2023. The steam locomotive will drive to the vicinity of Cologne-Nippes, where the ride is continued with an electric locomotive.

The trip to Würzburg, which is around 450 kilometers, brings travelers to the historic city, which is known for their baroque and rococa robbery, especially the Würzburg residence. The stay lasts about three hours and offers enough time for a lunch break on the banks of the Main.

Details for booking and participation

The driving prices are staggered as follows: in the 2nd class, adults pay between 119 and 129 euros, children pay 89 to 99 euros. In the 1st grade, a ticket for adults costs 139 euros, while children pay 99 euros. For children under 4 years, the trip is free, but a maximum of two children per registration are permitted. The event is only carried out at a minimum number of participants of 450 people; Otherwise a refund of ticket prices will be reimbursed.

For many travelers, the journey should be a way to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Upper Middle Rhine Valley. This attractive region, which was included in the World Heritage List in 2002, is known for its narrow riparian strips, steep valley slopes, numerous castles and castles as well as for its rich history and cultural landscape. Information about the German world sites are on the website Welterbe-mittelrheintal.de

The return to Mönchengladbach is planned for 11:30 p.m. so that guests can experience an exciting and eventful day. For bookings and further information, the telephone number 02041-34 84 668 and the website nostalgiezugreisen.de