Black smoke over Augsburg: steam locomotive causes confusion!

Black smoke over Augsburg: steam locomotive causes confusion!

What's going on above the main train station in Augsburg? On Whit Monday, shortly before 9.30 a.m., a thick black smoke, which rose towards the main train station, excited the attention of passers -by at the Gögginger Brücke. Curious stopped and wondered if it was burning. The city of Augsburg and Deutsche Bahn (DB) were immediately contacted, but the inquiries initially remained without answers. A spokesman for the DB commented with the words: "At the moment, nothing is known at DB," which only further fueled speculation among passers -by.

The clarification of the facts was not long in coming. The cause of the smoke was finally a steam locomotive of the Ammersee steam railway, which drove on Whit Monday and naturally is not exactly smoke-free. The nostalgic steam train ride from Augsburg to Utting am Ammersee started as usual at 9:30 a.m. and led to the unexpected spectacle over the city. Passengers should be aware that there can occasionally lead to such dramatic effects.

a day full of steam

The Ammersee steam train has a tradition at Pentecost and not only offers nostalgic trips, but also diverse leisure opportunities for the whole family. The next trips are planned for Sundays, July 13th, 20th and 27th as well as August 3 and 10, 2025. Departures take place at Augsburg Central Station, as well as from Augsburg-Hochzoll and Mering. The photoholds in St. Ottilien are particularly popular, where travelers can watch the operation on the steam locomotive for about 20 minutes.

Not only the trip itself is an experience: there are numerous leisure activities along the Ammersee. Bathing, sailing and hiking are very popular, while wheel steamer and mini golf offer additional variety. If you want to enjoy a "snack" in the beer garden "Alte Villa" in Utting, you will also find a perfect relaxation there.

where is the journey going?

The travel times are perfectly planned for a day trip. Daily from 9:32 a.m. at Augsburg Central Station, the steam locomotives are on the tracks, with an arrival in Utting at 10:53 a.m. The return trip is easily organized so that families and day trippers can enjoy their time on the water to the fullest. If you want to use even more time within the city, you can linger in the Augsburg rail park, one of the largest industrial monuments in Bavaria, in which, among other things, numerous historical locomotives and an impressive model railway can be admired.

The attractiveness of the steam train trips is shown in the ticket prices: adults pay 42 euros for a trip, children under the age of 15 are already on board for 21 euros. Information about timetables and ticket purchases are available on the official website of the Ammersee steam train.

The experience around the steam path not only leads to the delight of railway fans, but also convinces with the seamless connection to regional museums, such as the Augsburg rail park, where enthusiastic steam engines and historical exhibits can be amazed. Here the railway experience of the past centuries comes to life.

With exciting views, nostalgic flair and excellent leisure activities, the Ammersee steam train offers a highlight for the whole family-and in smoke that does not come from a fire, but from a real steam locomotive, the excursion remains in good memory.

Further information on the steam train and on planned trips can be obtained at www.ammersee-dampfbahn.de href = "https://www.arnoldreisen.de/reiseprogramm/ammersee-dampfbahn-und-bahnpark-augsburg/"> www.arnoldreisen.de .

an excursion that you shouldn't miss!