Postcard: Berlin articulated tram 001 near Brandenburger Straße (2001)Friedrich-Ebert-Straße
With Historic Trams
to the BUGA 2001
in Potsdam
Potsdam
Federal Garden Show
2001
Berlin Local Transport Heritage Preservation Association - Potsdam Working Group
Short-Articulated Railcar 001, Proty KT4D, built in 1972, manufacturer ČKD Praha
Articulated Railcar 177, type G4-65, built in 1967, manufacturer Waggonbau Gotha/LEW Hennigsdorf
Three-Car Train 109+214+218, types T2-64/B2-64, built in 1965/69, manufacturer Waggonbau Gotha/LEW Hennigsdorf
www.dvn-berlin.deBy Klaus Reichenbach - .
"Public transport has existed in Berlin since the opening of the first horse-drawn omnibus lines on January 1, 1847. Since then, public transport has significantly influenced the development of the city of Berlin and its surrounding area, becoming an integral part of everyone's daily life. Furthermore, Berlin companies such as AEG, Orenstein & Koppel, Siemens, and Waggon-Union provided global impetus for the development of new public transport systems and equipment.
About Us – The Association Introduces Itself
The Berlin Public Transport Preservation Society (Verein Denkmalpflege-Verein Nahverkehr Berlin e.V.) strives to preserve a piece of this history in working order and in exhibition condition for the general public. To achieve this, almost every trade is needed within our organization. From carpenters and welders to sign painters, everyone finds their niche. Currently, there are working groups for trams and buses in Berlin, and a trolleybus group in Eberswalde. For the volunteer members of the association, it is naturally a very special highlight when a vehicle, freshly restored after several thousand hours of work, embarks on its "second spring." Members who have already worked reliably in their group for some time can be trained as conductors or drivers for public service runs."