Railway Museum 'Signal Box 1'

In 1872, the railway first reached Stuttgart via Weil der Stadt with the Württemberg "Black Forest Railway". Calw.

The association Württembergische Schwarzwaldbahn eV has been working since its founding in 1987 to preserve and reactivate the railway line opened in 1872. Calw – Weil der Stadt. At his initiative, the Baden-Württemberg State Office for the Preservation of Historical Monuments recognized the route's historical significance as early as 1988, and then in 1997 formally placed the entire 23-kilometer route, including all buildings and accessories, under monument protection as "Württemberg's longest monument." The route itself was managed by the district. Calw In 1994, the association acquired it from the German Federal Railway for 1 DM. Thus, the district Calw since then owner of the railway line. Parts of the railway infrastructure Calw are currently leased by the club.

Regarding the existing railway infrastructure in Calw The site includes two signal boxes dating back to the railway's opening over 140 years ago. The building of signal box 1 was restored in two phases by the association through countless hours of work and with financial support from the city. Calw The building has been renovated. Particular emphasis was placed on faithfully recreating the original work. Today, the building is in a presentable condition. The association thus possesses what is probably the oldest mechanical Württemberg signal box still existing in its original form. In addition, the association has constructed a small exhibition. Visitors of all ages can explore historical railway equipment and see a replica of the... CalwThe station surroundings in model form.

Opening hours and guided tours

Club members are usually on site from 9 a.m. on Saturdays and can then also conduct spontaneous tours. Other appointments can be arranged by calling 0177 3281091.

The railway museum is also open on Open Monument Day (second Sunday in September).