Pruning work on the Wiehl Valley Railway
- Written by Detlef Zirpel
Even in the cold season, the active members of the Förderkreis zur Rettung der Wiehltalbahn e.V. are still working on the line. Trees and bushes have to be cut back so that the Bergischer Löwe steam train can continue to travel freely between Osberghausen and Wiehl.
Open Monument Day on September 10th, 2023, at Waldbröl Station
- Written by Detlef Zirpel
This year, the Wiehl Valley Railway will again take part in the nationwide Open Monument Day. The Wiehl Valley Railway line and its buildings are completely listed. This makes the Wiehl Valley Railway probably the "longest" monument in the Upper Berg (Oberberg) district.
Read more: Open Monument Day on September 10th, 2023, at Waldbröl Station
The "Bergischer Löwe" roared - and each and every one came...
- Written by Detlef Zirpel
Much to the delight of the many children who attended, the time had finally come again on Easter Sunday after more than 3 years of abstinence: The first steam train ran again on the Wiehltalbahn in bright weather - and had little surprises from the Easter Bunny on board for the children, who were very happy about it.
Read more: The "Bergischer Löwe" roared - and each and every one came...
Special rides on August 26th and August 27th on the occasion of the reopening of the Wiehlpark
- Written by Detlef Zirpel
The Wiehlpark of the future will have a strong magnetic effect on families after the conversion (2021 to 2023) - even stronger than before. This is the promise of the project sponsor - the town of Wiehl.
Special trip in occasion of the reopening of the Bielstein bridge and the lower Wiehl Valley Railway as far as Wiehl
- Written by Detlef Zirpel
After 3 years (a "felt eternity"), in which no operation was possible on the Wiehl valley railway due to the Corona pandemic and the bridge fire in Bielstein, it was finally time today: The reopening of the line was on the agenda.
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