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Talsperre Euba

Historic Engineering in Euba's Heart

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Built from 1911 to 1914, the Talsperre Euba once supplied water for steam locomotives at Chemnitz's marshalling yard. The dam's impressive wall was constructed using stone from a nearby quarry, transported via a field railway. You can still marvel at the original valve technology on Eubaer Straße.

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The dam wall was built using stone from a nearby quarry.

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Website: talsperre-euba.de

Guided Story

Take a look at the massive dam wall standing before you. This remarkable structure was built between 1911 and 1914 to supply water to steam locomotives at the Chemnitz marshalling yard. What you see here is more than just a dam; it was crafted from stone from the nearby quarry, later known as the Eibsee, and transported here by a field railway. As you walk along Eubaer Straße, you can still discover the original valve technology. This technology offers a fascinating glimpse into the engineering of that era. Take a moment to appreciate the history and engineering marvel of this site.