Time travel on rails: Open day in the Meißen tram depot!

Time travel on rails: Open day in the Meißen tram depot!

Jaspisstraße 11, 01662 Meißen, Deutschland - On June 21, 2025, the tram depot in Meißen, Located in Jaspisstrasse, invites you to an exciting open house. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., interested visitors have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fascinating history of public transport. The event is organized by the "Initiative Saxon Railway History" (ISEG) and promises a varied program for young and old.

But what exactly does visitors expect? In addition to a variety of original vehicles and relics from the Meißner tram and narrow-gauge railway history, special exhibits from the Dresden Traffic Museum will also be shown. This day offers a unique opportunity to find out about the very interesting traffic history of the region.

exhibits and offers

The freight railway locomotive from the Dresden Verkehrsmuseum stands out among the objects on display, which was in use until the end of the 1960s. In addition, two jute wagons and a historic city droschke are shown as part of the collection. These exhibits are not only testimonies of technical developments, but also tell stories from a long past time.

Another highlight is the possibility of participating in interesting lectures that give additional insights into the Meißner traffic history. The physical well -being of the visitors is also taken care of: food and drinks are available all day. Admission is free, but donations are welcome to support the valuable work of the ISEG.

arrival and transport connections

How best to get to the tram depot? A shutdown with a historic classic car H6B of the VGM, which regularly runs between the bus station and the depot, ensures a comfortable arrival. The departure times are 9.45, 11.45, 13.45 and 3:45 p.m. - and these trips are also free of charge. In this way, all visitors can get to the event without stress and without looking for a parking space.

Overall, the open day in the Meißen tram depot promises a great experience for all those interested in traffic and families. Take the opportunity to find out about the exciting past of public transport in Saxony and to take a nostalgic view of the vehicles that once drove through the streets.

Further information on the planned activities and the exhibited exhibits can be found on the websites of [Sächsische] (https://www.saechsische.de/lokales/meissen-lk/meissen/strassenbahndepot-in-meissen-oeffnet-am-21-juni--tore- xvhiuf2ufrf7jpfwgai3m.html) and vg Meißen.