Inquiring about transportation: Is the bus headed towards Lütjenburg?
Setting Sail for the Past: Malente-Lütjenburg's Historic Rail Project
🌟 excitin' news brewin' for the quaint towns of Malente and Lütjenburg as they gear up for their 750th anniversary! 🎈🥳
In a thrilling development, the Schienenverkehr Malente-Lütjenburg (SML) and Historische Eisenbahn Holsteinische Schweiz (HEHS) have taken the first steps towards bringing a historic railcar into the fray. This move aims to spice up the tourist scene, alongside the existing draisine rentals.
With a groundswell of regional support, these associations dream of an expanded excursion operation. The HEHS, guardians of historic railcars, are itching to dive in. The Malente-Lütjenburg railway line has already generated some serious momentum! 🌪️🚂
By early 2025, a safety concept was developed that permits tourist rail traffic on selected days. One of HEHS's railcars might find its way to Lütjenburg, connecting the scenic Hohwachter Bucht and Holsteinische Schweiz holiday regions.
Hang on tight! The old line connecting Malente to Lütjenburg sits separate from the rest of the railway network. So, when it's "island time," we'd be lookin' at a tourist rail operation solely between Malente and Lütjenburg, not on a regular basis, but on select days. 🏝️🚂
Given the ambitious timeline of launching this project at the 750th anniversary of Lütjenburg in July 2025, a speedy fundraising campaign was initiated in February 2025. Remarkably, over 18,000 euros in roughly a fortnight has been contributed by private donors, overcoming the challenging economic times.
Digging deep into the project's main cost positions, we find the funds for transporting the vehicle to the track, upgrading the infrastructure, constructing a shelter, and power connection are the primary cost drivers.
An offer from a specialist company for the transport of the railcar in June 2025 has already been secured. With donations in the bag, the railcar may well grace Lütjenburg by June-end! Successful grant funds have also been secured for the construction of a shelter for the vehicle in Lütjenburg. 🏠🚂
🌟Tech Tip🌟
Operating a historic railcar needs careful planning. Here are the key considerations:
- Technical readiness
- Infrastructure compatibility
- Regulatory and permissions
- Operational logistics
- Promotion and publicity
🔄Don't miss out! The donation campaign continues, and the city, motivated municipalities, and rail enthusiasts are lookin' for your generous support! 💛💛
Wanna know more about the project? Head to:* https://www.schiene-m-l.de/ - Verein Schienenverkehr Malente-Lütjenburg e.V.* https://hehs-eisenbahn.de/ - Verein Historische Eisenbahn Holsteinische Schweiz e.V.
Stay tuned for updates! 🌟🌟🚂🌟
In this exciting development for Malente and Lütjenburg, the expansion of the tourist scene is anticipated as the Schienenverkehr Malente-Lütjenburg and Historische Eisenbahn Holsteinische Schweiz aim to integrate a historic railcar into the rail project. To facilitate this growth, funds are being raised for transportation, infrastructure upgrades, shelter construction, and power connection. Moreover, the infusion of private donations, despite challenging economic times, underscores the potential success of the project in the realm of both finance and the transportation industry.
