Award for Safeguarding Historic Landmarks or Historic Monument Preservation Reward
The German Steam Locomotive and Model Railway Museum in Tuttlingen is a treasure trove of German railway history, and its dedicated curator, Ingrid Girrbach, has been recognised for her extraordinary efforts.
Ingrid Girrbach has been awarded the prestigious German Heritage Protection Award 2025 by the German National Committee for Heritage Protection (DNK). The Silver Half-Sphere, the highest award for civic engagement in heritage protection, will be presented to her on November 3, 2025, in Berlin.
The museum's four-hectare site includes a seven-stall ring locomotive shed, a fully functional turntable, and other facilities from the active time of the railway workshop. It displays 26 steam locomotives, several diesel and electric locomotives, historical passenger, sleeping, and freight cars, and many other exhibits.
Girrbach has dedicated over 30 years to the museum, and her commitment has been instrumental in preserving these technical witnesses of German railway history. Her efforts extended beyond the museum's walls, as she saved the site from decay with significant personal funds and effort.
The German National Committee for Heritage Protection (DNK) is the organization responsible for presenting the German Heritage Protection Award 2025. The awards ceremony will take place in Berlin on November 3, 2025, and will also honour other recipients who have shown exceptional dedication to heritage protection.
The museum offers guided tours, lectures, and interactive activities for all age groups, making it an engaging and educational experience for visitors. For more information about the museum or the German National Committee for Heritage Protection (DNK), please visit their official website, where you can find contact details for the press office and citizen's representative.
The German Heritage Protection Award 2025 is a prestigious award for civic engagement in heritage protection, and Ingrid Girrbach's dedication to the German Steam Locomotive and Model Railway Museum in Tuttlingen truly embodies its spirit. The museum is now open to the public, offering a unique glimpse into Germany's railway history.
