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The Naumburg Tram. A report. Part 1 of 2 (2009)Since the summer of 2007, the "Wilde Zicke" (Wilde Zicke) has been operating regularly again as Line 4. Founded in 1892, it was initially closed unilaterally after the fall of the Berlin Wall to favor private transport and later operated irregularly under difficult conditions. The Naumburg tram is more than just a means of mass transit. As a landmark, it is as much a part of the city as the cathedral and the summer Cherry Festival. Join us and learn more about the current route of the Naumburg tram. Enjoy the impressive images and the unmistakable sound of the Tw 38, a Gotha ET 57.
Naumburg an der Saale is a cathedral city in the Saxony-Anhalt region of Thuringia, with around 29,000 residents. Naumburg has the smallest tram in Germany. When arriving at the central station, one of the historic and meticulously restored vehicles is already waiting for us at the terminus. The friendly and helpful drivers are ready to assist guests arriving by train. The landmark vehicles run every 30 minutes daily between the central station and the Vogelwiese. This is where our journey will now take us. Dear spectators, we cordially invite you to join us on board. The area where you can see us is called a siding, used to uncouple the traction unit during trailer operation. Founded in 1892, the Zicke, as the people of Naumburg affectionately call it, once operated as a circular line on a clockwise and counterclockwise route. Today, unfortunately, only part of that route remains, but the number of trips is growing each year. The next stop is Wesenstraße. Today, the ET57 type railcar with the car number 38 is in service. It was built in Gota in 1960. Along with three city bus lines, tram line 4 has been running since summer 2007, serving both locals and tourists regularly. The tram provides an ideal connection to the city center, known for its extensive historic buildings. The Gründerzeit quarter is just as well preserved. The largely independent track layout not only allows for an aesthetically pleasing design but also separates the tram from private traffic, which has steadily increased in recent years. The green track systems also emphasize the historical heritage of the Naumburg tram, fitting harmoniously into the cityscape. A more traffic-friendly side location has replaced the former Central Street location. Lovingly maintained parks and green spaces line our route. Next stop: Oststraße Straßenb. For the people of Naumburg, the tram has become a landmark and an integral part of the cityscape. It’s much more than just a means of transportation. We arrive at the depot. In our workshop, a large portion of the repair and maintenance work is performed by volunteers from the Nahverkehrsfreunde Naumburg eV, who support the company in the workshop and as conductors. Afterwards, we recommend a detour to the cathedral, which is located nearby. It can be reached on foot in just a few minutes—the fine restaurants in the historic old town offer culinary delights to round off the tour. After the roundabout, we reach the Marientor stop. In the background, the depot of the moated fortress shows the course of the medieval city limits. We ride the tram through almost scenic avenues to Theaterplatz, which was completely redesigned in 2009 to reflect its role as a central square. We are only a few minutes from the old town here as well. Next stop: Vogelwiese terminal station; provisional station: Vogelwiese. The Vogelwiese is regularly the site of significant events, including the legendary Cherry Festival.By Contimedia Audiovisuelle Medien -
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