Steam operation is planned on the following days if the forest fire level is low enough. On all other days, we will only run our diesel trains.
From forest fire level 4, there will be NO steam locomotive operation. Changes may therefore be made at short notice. A 2-train operation with our diesel locomotives will then take place instead.
The current forest fire level according to DWD for Rhineland-Palatinate: DWD forest fire danger index. We are guided by the values of the Ruppertsecken, Bad Dürkheim and Kaiserslautern measuring stations. If even one measuring point reaches level 4 of the index, the danger is too high.
Please note that we do not accept any liability for dirt or damage to your clothing and equipment, especially when operating our steam locomotive.
Due to overhaul work on the steam locomotive's axles, steam operations are not expected to take place until September.
As a substitute, we will be hosting a small steam locomotive over Pentecost.
Steam days in 2026:
05. & 06. April Easter
- Diesel trains will still run! (Departures according to diesel and steam timetables - 2-train operation)
01. May Start of the season
- Diesel trains will still run! (Departures according to diesel and steam timetables - 2-train operation)
10. May Mother´s Day
24. & 25. May (Pentecost)
- Alternative operation with a small steam locomotive
04. June (Corpus Christi)
20. June Opening "Erlebnispfade"
- Diesel trains will still run! (Departures according to diesel and steam timetables - 2-train operation)
- July / August: Depending on the weather and progress of the work, steam train rides may take place at short notice.
- 06. September Route Anniversary - 30 Years Eiswoog - Bockbachtal
- 13. September Open Monument Day
- 27. September Rail Day
- 03. October "autofreies Eistal"
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Replacement small steam locomotive:

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Steam locomotive in the workshop:
 
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