Postcard: Naumburg (Saale) tourist line 4 with railcar 26 on Michaelisstraße (1988)

Stop: Michaelisstraße.
Archive: Henrik Boye.
Photographer: Dieter Müller.
Publisher: Nahverkehrsfreunde Naumburg & Jena.
Date: 1988.
City: Naumburg (Germany).

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Tram Naumburg HD (2011)A short visit to the Naumburg tram with the ex-Stralsund two axle tram in service. Since a while the Naumburg tram is again in service and runs every 30 minutes the day, however it does not cover the whole circle line again and it is questionable if this will be the case because the old rails were removed and roads and buildings are now at their former place.By Klingl3r - December 13, 2011.

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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 - December 29, 2009.

Postcard: Naumburg tourist line 4 with railcar 12 near Nordstraße (1979)130 Years of the Naumburg Tram, Pk. No. 48 Lindre tramcar 12 on Bergstraße in 1979.By Henrik Boye, Nahverkehrsfreunde Naumburg & Jena, Wolfgang Schrener - 1979.

Postcard: Naumburg (Saale) tourist line 4 with railcar 37 on Jägerplatz (2008)Naumburg Ring Tram Motive No.: 36 Gotha railcar 37 in its original condition on June 27, 2008, in regular service at JägerplatzBy B. Mahler, Henrik Boye, Nahverkehrsfreunde Naumburg & Jena - June 27, 2008.

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[Documentary] Tram Naumburg (2018)The tram in Naumburg is the smallest tram line in operation in all of Germany. There is a regular line on it that is 2.9 km long. Only historic vehicles are used. I will tell you more about the route, vehicles, and the history of the network in this documentary. The city of Naumburg has the smallest regularly operated tram line in all of Germany. At 2.9 kilometers long, it runs the entire route, which includes just one tram line—line 4—that connects the central station with Salztor. What makes the Naumburg tram network unique is that, besides its short length, it operates historic tram vehicles. I want to introduce you to this route, the vehicles, and the history of the Naumburg tram in this presentation. Enjoy! Hamburg is a city of 33,000 residents located in the Boden district of Saxony-Anhalt. The city is famous for its well-preserved historic center and its cathedral. The Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its 13th-century tower still stands today, visible throughout the city. Naumburg's old town, which surrounds the Naumburg Cathedral, is also worth exploring, with many historic buildings. In the old town, you'll find the Naumburg market square, which is home to the Naumburg town hall built at the end of the 15th century. After a fire in 1517, it was rebuilt by 1528 and has undergone several renovations. Next to it is the town church of St. Wenceslas, featuring the tallest tower in town at 72 meters. Numerous historic buildings surround the market square. Historically, a tram line ran across Naumburg's market square, as shown here. These tracks were part of the city’s first tram line, which started operation on September 15, 1893, connecting the central station with the town center, which was quite far apart. Originally designed as a steam tram, there were early ideas to convert it to electric power. Electrification didn't happen until May 1906, making steam trams a thing of the past after 14 years. At the same time, an extension from Wenzel Store to Salztor was commissioned, and the electric tram officially opened on January 2, 1907. Over the years, there were discussions about expanding routes, including a proposed extension to neighboring Bad Kösen in 1914. The operations faced challenges during the early 1920s due to World War I and high inflation, limiting service. After World War II, operations became difficult again following bombing raids. By 1990, the Naumburger Straße line was out of service, and after reunification, the tram system was nearing closure. The city needed a budget of twelve million marks to rebuild the tracks and maintain operations, which was beyond its means. Citizens formed a volunteer group to help. In 1994, the tram network was extensively rebuilt, resulting in the system in use today, with new track sections added over time. Just last year, a 90-meter section in front of the central station was relocated to improve transfer facilities. The entire route spans 2.9 kilometers and includes nine stops. The central station and Theaterplatz each have double tracks for sidings. Now, let's talk about the vehicles on the Naumburg tram. The typical service cars are Type T 57 wagons built between 1957 and 1961 by VfB Waggonbau Gotha. Each railcar is approximately 10.9 meters long and 2.2 meters wide. Empty, they weigh around 13 tons and can reach speeds up to 50 km/h. Inside, they have 65 standing places and 22 leather seats for comfort. In addition to daily service, historic vehicles like the Linden railcar number 17 or the Lowa railcar are used for special events and services, such as on the 29th. We’ll now move on to the Naumburg tram line itself and take a closer look. Let’s focus on the new terminus at Salz. The extension between Salz and Vogelwiese, which opened in December 2017, is 400 meters long. The stop's name comes from the Salz Gate, located 50 meters away, a former city gate to Lauenburg’s old town. Today, it serves as an event space and library. The building here, constructed in 1834-1835 as a replacement for the Salz Gate, is designed in neoclassical style. Our trams are now moving. It departs from the Salz Tor stop, where a glazed shelter can be seen. The manufacturer hasn't been around for long. We are now traveling parallel to the old city wall, mainly over the newly laid grass. Next, we're heading toward the Vogelwiese stop, which was the tram line's terminus for many years. We've already passed the tram. This sculpture is found at another entrance to the city center. Near the stop, there's the Nietzsche sculpture and the Vogelwiese, a large parking lot also used for events. The Naumburg Cherry Festival, among other things, is held here. The stop platform is on the right side of the track, and from this stop, we pass the red carriages, which are heading in our direction, once around the curve. We continue along the city wall, parallel to B 180. On the other side of the street, we also want to see the Cineplex cinema. Naumburg can now be viewed as the tram approaches the double-track siding at Theaterplatz, on the side of the stop in our direction of travel. Each stop even has a sheltered waiting area with seating; on the driver's side toward Salz Tor, there's no shelter. The Theaterplatz stop on the tram side is spacious, featuring several green areas and concrete seating blocks. Here’s the school building: the Alexander von Humboldt secondary school, housed in a Wilhelminian-style building, is also located nearby. The eastern entrance to the city center is opposite the now-closed old theater, called Reichskrone, which has been locked for many years. Continuing, we pass through a tree-lined stretch with grassy tracks. The next stop, after another bend, is called Marientor. The Marientor is one of the five former city gates of the old fortifications, built in 1446. In the late 1990s, the city gate was extensively renovated. Right next to the tram stop is a roundabout called Heinrich von Stephan Platz. Behind it lies Naumburg's Postbank Center. We now leave the hall, cross Marienplatz street, and immediately afterward, on the opposite side of Ostring, the Naumburg tram depot comes into view. They now cross-track crossings, diverge onto our route, or split from it, and after just a few meters, we arrive at the Poststraße stop. The distance from Poststraße to Marientor is the shortest on Naumburg's entire tram network. Keep your distance. The tram depot serves as a shelter for the vehicles and functions as a workshop. It has two tracks inside the hall and two outside tracks near the entrance. The tracks inside the building allow access for inspections and repairs of the tram's operating equipment. The depot is open for visits on certain days of the year, and there are regular tours. Next to the depot is the charming brick building of Marienschule, which belongs to the Domschule von Augenblick. We drive a short distance parallel to a parking lot, then cross Gartenstraße, continue a bit further parallel to Stadtpark, and then turn another bend from Poststraße onto Franz Twickler Straße.By Bahnwelten - September 7, 2018.

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Postcard: Naumburg (Saale) tourist line 4 with railcar 26 on Michaelisstraße (1988)

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