Young railway friend is fighting for Calwer Stellwerk - historical lifting is near!

Young railway friend is fighting for Calwer Stellwerk - historical lifting is near!

Calw, Deutschland - Matthias Langen, a 23-year-old railway enthusiast from Calw, is passionate about the preservation of the historical signal box 2, which was built around 1890 and is now considered to be strongly collapsed. This building, which stands between the tracks and a rock wall, is to be moved with the help of a crane in the coming days to ensure safety for passing trains. Deutsche Bahn has hired a security service to monitor the signal box during the renovation, which is classified as a historical night for Deutsche Bahn (DB). The press spokesman for the DB describes the impending lifting of the signal box as a "premiere" and thus emphasizes the importance of the event. This reports bnn.de .

Langen, who has completed an apprenticeship as a train driver and runs regional trains, sees the signal box as a "my signal box" and looks at the rescue of the building as its life's work. The Mayor of Calw, Florian Kling (SPD), recognizes him as an important fighter for the preservation of the historical building. The association Württembergische Schwarzwaldbahn (WSB), whose second chairman Langen is now, has already converted Stellwerk 1 into a railway museum.

the lifting of the signal box

The planned crane use, which is supposed to raise the signal box from the track bed, takes place behind the old Calwer train station in the direction of Nagold. This measure is necessary to eliminate the risk of collapse of the building and shows the efforts to preserve the cultural heritage in the region. Deutsche Bahn bears the full costs for the transfer of the signal box, so that the financial burdens for the initiative by Matthias Langen are not further increased.

The emergency campaign of signal box 2 is in line with the basic philosophy of Deutsche Bahn, which is committed to maintaining and maintaining historical construction and cultural heritage. According to sustainability.deutschebahn.com , DB plays an important role in the city and cultural history of Germany, since its train stations and properties are part of the German heritage. Deutsche Bahn has undertaken to protect these historical buildings and to reconcile with modern urban development.

The future of the signal box

Matthias Langen not only plans the transfer, but also a comprehensive restoration of the signal box 2. He estimates the costs for this restoration to around 100,000 euros and hopes for support from craftsmen, companies and donations. In his free time, he also devotes himself to the railway by building a smaller model railway system that attaches great importance to correct signals and distances. In the near future, he also plans to move to a new apartment where his model railway will receive his own room.

The continued support from the DB and the community shows that preserving the signal box 2 is a matter close to the heart for many people. The rescue and restoration of the building is therefore not only an individual project, but also a significant contribution to the preservation of the cultural heritage in Calw and beyond.