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Restoration Of The Societie's Own SKL Under Corona Conditions

Written by Detlef Zirpel
Created: 07 September 2020

 After a break enforced by the corona pandemic, members of the society resumed the restoration works on the societie's own SKL in May 2020. In doing so, the team obtained help by two new co-workers that are no members of the society yet. This certainly will help the restoration to pick up speed.

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'Society Of German Transportation Companies (VDV)' Advocates A Speedy Reactivation Of The Wiehl Valley Railway Line

Written by Detlef Zirpel
Created: 10 July 2020

After an enforced break due to the coronavirus, a second catalogue of suggestions for the reactivation of German railway lines was published by the 'Society Of German Transportation Companies (VDV)'. In this catalogue, the Wiehl valley railway is ranked among the top 3 of all examined lines.

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Next Rides

Written by Detlef Zirpel
Created: 21 March 2020

Due to the current corona virus situation and furthermore the order of the town of Gummersbach, the "Bergischer Löwe" will not run in the foreseeable future.

We are very sad having to postpone the start of our season. 
As soon as news become available we will announce them here.
Stay healthy!

Station Nameboard Of 'Kömpel' Halt Stolen

Written by Detlef Zirpel
Created: 05 July 2020

'Kömpel' Halt is rather counted among the unfamiliar railway stations in the 'Upper Berg County (Oberberg)'. It is part of the branch line of the Wiehl valley railway that leads from Waldbröl-Hermesdorf to Morsbach through the pastoral Zielenbach valley and is also known as 'Wisser valley railway (Wissertalbahn)'. Currently only maintenance trains of the Wiehl valley railway run on this line.

Read more: Station Nameboard Of 'Kömpel' Halt Stolen

Looking Back Onto A Favourable Anniversary Year

Written by Detlef Zirpel
Created: 16 January 2020

On the occasion of this year's annual general meeting of the 'Society For The Preservation Of The Wiehl Valley Railway', which traditionally took place just before Christmas at the 'Workers' Welfare Association (AWO)' in Waldbröl, chairman Gerhard Mansel could look back onto a favourable anniversary year of the friendly society.

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  1. 25th Anniversary Of The 'Society For The Preservation Of The Wiehl Valley Railway'
  2. State-Funding For Utility Vehicle Of The Wiehl Valley Railway
  3. Wiehl Valley Line As Filming Location For Cinema Film
  4. OVZ-Article: Guard Rails Keep Trains On Track

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Latest News

  • Renewed Attempt For Reactivation
  • Makeover Of The Waldbröl Railway Station Grounds
  • No Activity On The Wiehl Valley Railway Line Due To Fire-Raising In Bielstein
  • Our Utility Vehicle
  • Progress In Morsbach

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Dec 06, 2020
St.Nicholas Rides
Dec 20, 2020
Christmas Market Shuttle Service

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