There were many plans during for the site at the tail end of the last century, such as expanding the existing 32 lines to 64, this was a big marshalling yard handling diesel, electric and good old steam engines.( The last steam loco fired up as late as 1988) But these never came to fruition and the depot was abandoned in 1995
In its day das Schweinekackdepot must have been a site to see.
I have always loved these gothic German Fonts, "the factory workers" entrance. It took me into the basement area, from where I made my way up to the roof-space
Even had its own Locksmith
if these curtains really are original they are in great condition for being over 30 years in place. there was nothing to suggest that the building I was in was a squatters den...........
......except for some weird 'conceptual" art.
Some interesting documents that gladden my heart and bring these adventures to life
An invoice from 1950 for repairs to a tank-car, an item of rolling stock used for transporting liquids, and gasses.
Parts and labour 256 east German DM, which by a rough calculation is circa £1,800 in todays money.
A memo from 1948, some type of correspondence in relation to purchase of machinery
Alfred Miller born 1915, a memo from 1950, detailing his service and what could be a consideration for promotion?
"Employee Miller Alfred has adult education and is a trained plumber since 13.9.1945 he has been with the reichsbahn, he worked as a locksmith until 1946 and in 1946 was taught a course for autogen and electric welding
Since 1950 he has been a plant planner and technician for order preparation.
We ask you to approve the classification according to group, the company is classified in category 2"
A single jackboot, classic East German military footwear. The depot did have its own onsite Police office.