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Dampfbahn Fränkische Schweiz

Logo: Axel Tomforde, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons3

Heritage railway in Germany founded in 19741

The Dampfbahn Fränkische Schweiz e. V. (Franconian Switzerland Steam Railway Co. Ltd.) or DFS is a German museum railway operated by a registered society (eingetragener Verein) in Ebermannstadt, in a region of northern Bavaria, Germany, known as Franconian Switzerland.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 16, 1974Founded1
  • Industryadvancement of science and research, advancement of upbringing, adult education and vocational training including assistance for students1
  • HeadquartersEbermannstadt1
  • Websitewww.dampfbahn.net
  • Legal formRegistered association (eingetragener Verein)1

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The Dampfbahn Fränkische Schweiz e. V. (Franconian Switzerland Steam Railway Co. Ltd.) or DFS is a German museum railway operated by a registered society (eingetragener Verein) in Ebermannstadt, in a region of northern Bavaria, Germany, known as Franconian Switzerland.2

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Since 1980, the society has had a permit to operate a railway and is an authorised railway service and railway infrastructure operator. The Franconian Switzerland Steam Railway is the oldest museum railway in Franconia, northern Bavaria.

Between 1 May and 31 October, the museum railway runs scheduled trains on Sundays. For the operation of the museum, the DFS has a fleet comprising three steam locomotives, an accumulator railcar, four diesel locomotives, and a diesel railbus as well as a number of historic passenger coaches.

From Wikipedia’s article on Dampfbahn Fränkische Schweiz, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Timeline

  1. Apr 16, 1974Founded Founded1

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