The facility occupies an authentic 19th-century locomotive shed that remained active well into the 20th century.
The collection features the rare 'KkStB 310' express locomotive, considered one of the most elegant steam engines ever built.
The museum grounds include a functional turntable used to rotate locomotives into their respective shed stalls.
The site contains a diverse array of 'special purpose' railway vehicles, including snowplows and historic crane cars.
Much of the restoration work is performed by specialized volunteers on-site in an active workshop environment.
The museum houses a significant archive of technical railway documents and signaling equipment.
Several locomotives displayed at the site were formerly used in film productions due to their authentic period appearance.
The museum layout reflects the original operating structure of a fully functional steam engine depot.
Railway Museum Strasshof, known as 'Das Heizhaus', is one of the largest railway museums in Central Europe, housed in a former steam locomotive depot. The facility preserves an extensive collection of historic locomotives and rolling stock from the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and private lines. Its core is a functioning roundhouse, a historic architectural feature designed for locomotive maintenance and storage. The museum spans a vast outdoor and indoor area, allowing visitors to walk through vintage carriages and engine cabs. It hosts frequent 'steam days' where preserved locomotives are operated on site for public viewing. The site serves as a vital repository for railway heritage dating back to the Austro-Hungarian era. Visitors can inspect a variety of traction types, including steam, diesel, and electric engines.
The central turntable bridge, which provides a panoramic view of the roundhouse stalls and locomotives.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear as the ground in the depot area is gravel and uneven.
Bring a portable battery pack if you plan to film or photograph extensively, as the grounds are quite large.
Check the museum calendar specifically for 'Steam Days' if you want to see the engines in motion.
Do not attempt to climb into locomotive cabs or carriages unless specifically marked as permitted for visitor access.
Open seasonally from spring through autumn; typically closed during the winter months.
Maintain a safe distance from active machinery and obey all 'no entry' signage around the workshop areas.
