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Frequently asked Questions
How do I book tickets?
Tickets can easily be booked online through our booking system — simply choose the trip you want on the ‘Trips & Tickets’ page and book. Tickets are also available at the ticket desk on the day, as long as seats are still available.
Can I hire a whole train (charter)?
Yes, our train can be booked for special trips, company events, birthdays or other occasions. Please get in touch via our contact form — we will be happy to make you a tailored offer.
How can I help?
We welcome every helping hand! Whether in the workshop, as train crew, at events or in the association’s administration — there is a place for everyone. Just drop in at one of our club meetings: Tuesdays from 6 pm and all day on Saturdays at our club grounds.
How can I donate?
Our current donation project HSW 20 runs on betterplace.org. Every contribution helps us preserve and restore historic vehicles. Thank you for your support!
May I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs are welcome. Please keep your dog on a lead during the trip and make sure it does not bother other passengers. Please also bear in mind that some of our vehicles have high steps and can be very loud at times.
Where can I board?
Our train stops at five platforms: Rheinpromenade, BYK Chemie / Abelstraße, Wesel station platform 5, Altes Wasserwerk and Hohe Mark. You will find all stops with a map on our ‘Stops & Route’ page.
When is the RUHR.TOPCARD valid and how do I book?
Each RUHR.TOPCARD entitles you to one free trip on selected trips, for the full journey there and back (Rheinpromenade Wesel – Hohe Mark), for adults and children. Simply show your card to the conductor on the train. If you travel without a RUHR.TOPCARD, you pay the difference on board. Children under 4 travel free.
All RUHR.TOPCARD holders must book their trip in advance. Interest in our trips has grown considerably in recent months. We are delighted, but it also brings organisational challenges. To keep things running smoothly and to plan and fill our trips as well as possible, this step has become necessary. Please note: without a booking we cannot guarantee you a seat. Travelling spontaneously is only possible if seats are still available.
The RUHR.TOPCARD can be used on the following days:
Trip 1: Weseler Stadt Express – Easter 2026 / Sunday + Monday, 5 + 6 April 2026
Trip 2: Weseler Stadt Express – Whitsun 2026 / Sunday + Monday, 24 + 25 May 2026
Trip 3: Weseler Stadt Express – PPP 2026 / Saturday + Sunday, 1 + 2 August 2026
Trip 4: Heritage Open Day / Sunday, 13 September 2026
Can I reserve seats?
On Weseler Stadt Express trips, on Nostalgia by Rail & Water and on the kale trips, seating is unreserved — first come, first seated. On our St Nicholas trips you get a seat reservation, which is why you receive the tickets for this trip not immediately but one week in advance. For the St Nicholas trips, several bookings can be combined into one group.
Are drinks and food available on the train?
Yes, there is an on-board service with drinks and food on our trips.
Are there toilets on the train?
Yes, the train has several toilets.