We often stop at Wuppertal en route to more distant parts of Germany, but this new tour allows the opportunity to explore some of the rich industrial heritage of the area.

OUTLINE ITINERARY
Thursday) Morning departure from London St Pancras to Brussels, and thence onward via Koeln to Wuppertal.

Friday) A short journey to the port of Duisburg, home of the Inland Shipping Museum and the preserved Rhine paddle tug Oscar Huber. We then continue to visit the ship lift (Schiffshebewerk) at Waltrop.

Saturday) Wuppertal has lost its tramway system, but a 3km museum line survives, and this will be our main visit today.

Sunday) A short mainline journey to Hagen to join the 36km Ruhrtalbahn steam service to Bochum Dalhausen and the railway museum established there.

Monday) A special charter on the Schwebebahn using the preserved Kaiserwagen, before we return home via Koeln and Brussels.

OUR HOTEL
We shall be staying at the InterCity Hotel, conveniently situated close to the station.
Tour price is £635 sharing twin / double room, with £90 single supplement if required. This includes travel with the group from London, all visits as outlined, and hotel accommodation, which is, as usual, arranged on a bed and breakfast basis.
Deposit £150 per person to confirm booking please.