Emden minibahners celebrate the end of the season – steamy fun for young and old!

Emden minibahners celebrate the end of the season – steamy fun for young and old!

Last weekend, the Emden minibahners celebrated the end of the season with a colorful hustle and bustle around their popular minibahn. The event took place directly opposite the main train station in Emden and offered a variety of rides on the circuit on both days. Many visitors, including many families with children, enjoyed the attractions on the area, which was created thirty years ago by enthusiastic model railway enthusiasts. This anniversary celebration was duly celebrated in September, and the enthusiasm for the small steam locomotives seems unbroken, as [nwzonline.de](https://www.nwzonline.de/emden/modellbahn-freunde-in-emden-emder-minibahner- Feiern-saisonende-mit-abdampfen_a_4,2,2392468778.html) reports.

Despite the changeable weather conditions - the sun shone on Saturday, while it rained on Sunday afternoon - the visitors did not let their good mood be spoiled. The laughter and joy of the little passengers repeated again and again as they enjoyed the journey in the little steam locomotives with shining eyes. These are a main attraction of the Emden Minibahn, which runs from the train station to a small Christmas market and traverses charming landscapes.

Off to the winter steam market!

The Emden minibahners are particularly looking forward to the upcoming event on December 6th and 7th: the winter steam market promises to be a wonderful experience for the whole family. On this occasion, in addition to the small steam trains, hot drinks, waffles and grilled food are also offered to lighten the mood and ensure physical well-being. The event is organized by the associations “Emder Modelldampffreunde” and “Arbeitskreis zur Pflege der Monumentlok” – two institutions that are firmly rooted in Emden and have already inspired many children and adults in the past, as oz-online.de highlights.

The historical monument locomotive type 043 is also on site, which is a real attraction for those interested. The driver's cab, where visitors can take a look at the technology, is particularly popular and generates a lot of interest. The tracks of the mini train, which stretch over around 750 meters and lead through a tunnel and over a small railway bridge, offer a nostalgic experience that hardly anyone would want to miss.

A celebration for young and old

The Emden miniature steam train, which is located on Bahnhofsplatz next to the monument locomotive, attracts railway fans young and old every Sunday from April to September. The opportunity to take a ride and admire the self-built models of the railway in scales of 1:11 and 1:8 makes the visit a special experience. Here you can not only indulge in nostalgia, but also simply leave the stress of everyday life behind you.

For the loyal followers and curious people who would like to support the project, there is the opportunity to leave donations on site. This means the little train stays on track and can continue to offer exciting experiences in the future. The event is rounded off by route renovation, which will be carried out between events to ensure the quality and safety of the rides.

The Emden minibahners are well prepared to fill the coming months with lots of joy and steam locomotive romance. The team around the Emder Modell Dampffreunde e.V. is looking forward to continuing to warmly welcome all railway fans big and small!