Two years after the major fire: Schwerin's railway museum is fighting for reconstruction!

Two years after the major fire: Schwerin's railway museum is fighting for reconstruction!

Schwerin, Deutschland - The railway and technology museum of the "Mecklenburg Railway Fans Schwerin" is faced two years after a devastating fire, the challenge of removing the damage and continuing the tradition of a unique institution. On July 21, 2023, the association was hit by a major fire, in which, according to reports of the Uckermark Kuriers

Today, two years after this drastic event, there are bright spots and progress in the reconstruction of the museum. According to Schwerin Lokal , the use of the club members shows remarkable passion and commitment. While most of the historical exhibits were destroyed by the fire, the historical locomotives in the vehicle hall remained undamaged and were partly cleaned. A six -digit amount is needed to resort the damaged rooms in the front museum area, which used to be modeled railway systems, signal box, workshops and an archive.

renewal thanks to donations and initiative

The association has already received 900,000 euros from the insurance company, which was used, for example, to repair the roof area. Nevertheless, the reconstruction remains a lengthy process in which many hands are needed. The club members are eager to collect donations and use every opportunity to gain support from the region. At a last meeting it was emphasized that new members are always welcome to preserve the legacy of railway history together.

A special highlight is the NDR documentary entitled "The North Reportage: End Station Great Brand?" be on January 14, 2025. This report offers a deep insight into the effort and progress of the association in the reconstruction, as described in detail the Schwerin Lokal . It is shown how the members drive the project through donations and voluntary working hours.

The future of the museum

The traces of the fire are still visible, but the association is optimistic. "Our exhibition with rescued exhibits is being presented gradually," says Voß. The museum is open every last Saturday of the month, the next appointment is on June 28th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, the railway enthusiasts are planning to participate in the cultural night on October 25th, which is seen as an opportunity to mobilize even more and to promote contact with the public.

The railway museum is not only a place of remembering, but also of learning. It is seen as an important project for the preservation of cultural and technology history, in the sense of institutions such as the DB Museum, which is considered the oldest railway museum in the world. With over 15,000 exhibits and an extensive program, more than 200,000 visitors are attracted every year, and the railway enthusiasts from Schwerin also want to preserve and pass on some of this story. Therefore, it should be noted: the journey to restore the railway museum has just started, but the passion of the club members could lead to a new, successful chapter.