Photos by Bahnwelten from Naumburg

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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.