# Historical railway excursions in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/historical-railway-excursions-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-10-08T10:10:57.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Local historical railway services and special excursions have been highlighted in different German regions. In Brüggen, the Klimp-Express has officially resumed tours using a locomotive based on a 1956 Hanomag R45 and its original salon car to promote regional tourism.

In another instance, a special excursion featuring 1960s-era Rheingold carriages and former InterCity carriages is scheduled to depart from Kiel. This trip, pulled by a Series 120 electric locomotive, travels through various cities including Hamburg and Hannover toward Nuremberg and Würzburg. The excursion is a collaborative effort intended to fund the restoration of historical railway vehicles.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Historical Rheingold special train excursion departs from Kiel

A historical special train featuring 1960s-style Rheingold carriages will run from Kiel to Nuremberg and Würzburg, supporting the preservation of vintage railway equipment.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/historical-rheingold-special-train-excursion-departs-from-kiel

### 2026-09-22: Brüggen restores historical Klimp-Express tourist service

The historical Klimp-Express has returned to Brüggen, featuring a 1956 Hanomag R45-based locomotive to offer new tourist excursions through the region.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brggen-restores-historical-klimp-express-tourist-service

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