Verein Kohlebahnen e.V.© Tom Klötzer
3rd Advent trip with steam train
· Organiser: Coal Railway Association · Leipzig Region
Verein Kohlebahnen e.V.© Tom Klötzer
Description
By steam through the former coal-mining district!
Since the end of 2024, a narrow-gauge steam locomotive has been in service in the Leipzig mining region – the “Wilde Hilde”, a KDL 10 type built in 1944. Returning the locomotive to service after it had stood idle for several decades was a demanding task. Many assemblies had to be replaced with new parts. On this day the engine runs on the 900 mm gauge Kohlebahn.
Visit the Kohlebahn between Meuselwitz and Regis-Breitingen and look forward to a steam ride through the post-mining landscape of the Leipzig lignite area.
Enjoy the shuttle service through charming scenery between Kammerforst and Auenholz, linking the small Thuringian town of Meuselwitz with Regis-Breitingen in Saxony, in the open carriages or in the elegantly furnished saloon car.
Location of Meuselwitz station
Timetable
Extract from the 2026 timetable:
| Operating days | Sat | Sat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meuselwitz | dep. | 10.30 | 14.30 |
| Haselbach | 11.14 | 15.14 | |
| Regis-Breitingen | arr. | 11.18 | 15.18 |
| Operating days | Sat | Sat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regis-Breitingen | dep. | 11.35 | 15.35 |
| Haselbach | 11.39 | 15.39 | |
| Meuselwitz | arr. | 13.13 | 17.13 |
Fares
Extract from the fare table, including steam supplement:
| Steam locomotive rides | ||
| Adults | return | 26.00 € |
| single | 17.00 € | |
| Children aged 4 to 12 | return | 11.00 € |
| single | 7.00 € | |
| Diesel trips | ||
| Adults | return | 17,50 € |
| single | 11,00 € | |
| Children aged 4 to 12 | return | 6,50 € |
| single | 4,50 € | |
| Supplement | Electric loco | 3,00 € |
Free travel for children up to 3. Supplement for bicycle/dog: 2,00 €,