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Pruning work on the Wiehl Valley Railway

Written by Detlef Zirpel
Created: 18 February 2024

 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.

Read more: Pruning work on the Wiehl Valley Railway

Open Monument Day on September 10th, 2023, at Waldbröl Station

Written by Detlef Zirpel
Created: 21 August 2023

  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
Created: 13 April 2023

 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
Created: 21 August 2023

 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.

Read more: Special rides on August 26th and August 27th on the occasion of the reopening of the Wiehlpark

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
Created: 28 March 2023

 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.

Read more: Special trip in occasion of the reopening of the Bielstein bridge and the lower Wiehl Valley...

  1. Wiehl Valley Railway Line: Freshly vacuumed and ballasted!
  2. Rehabilitation of the small trolley Skl 53
  3. Timber loading at Osberghausen station
  4. Rehabilitation of the railway bridge over the Wiehl in Bielstein

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Latest News

  • Pruning work on the Wiehl Valley Railway
  • Open Monument Day on September 10th, 2023, at Waldbröl Station
  • Special rides on August 26th and August 27th on the occasion of the reopening of the Wiehlpark
  • The "Bergischer Löwe" roared - and each and every one came...
  • Special trip in occasion of the reopening of the Bielstein bridge and the lower Wiehl Valley Railway as far as Wiehl

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Apr 20, 2025
10:30 AM - 05:24 PM
Opening trip with the steam train (possibly w. spare diesel locomotive) at the start of the 2025 season

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