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Opening of the Bavarian Ludwig Railway
- When
- December 7, 1835
- Where
- Nuremberg to Fürth
The first German steam-powered railway line opened for passenger and freight traffic before a large public gathering on December 7, 1835.
The Royal Privileged Ludwig Railway Company opened the line between Nuremberg and Fürth. The locomotive, named Adler, was built in Newcastle by Stephenson. King Ludwig did not visit the railway named after him until August 1836.
Sources
- Bavarian Ludwig Railway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-14
- Fürth Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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