Schluff

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Schluff at Krefeld Nordbahnhof (2008) Schluff Bhf Krefeld Nord.jpg
Schluff at Krefeld Nordbahnhof (2008)

Schluff is Krefeld's historic steam locomotive and one of the oldest private railways in Germany. [1]

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References

  1. "Schluff und historische Verkehrsmittel Krefeld e. V." (in German). Retrieved 2009-04-29.

Coordinates: 51°20′37″N6°32′55″E / 51.3437°N 6.5485°E / 51.3437; 6.5485