Construction of Güterbahnhof Pankow rail yard began in 1893 and started operations around 1904. This impressive circular structure, which was able to rotate locomotives with no reverse, is a listed building, (a denkmalgeschützten Rundlokschuppen), and is one of the last two that still exist in Germany. During its peak operations, it could handle up to 1,800 freight cars a day and finally closed down (for reasons unknown) in 1997.
The site changed in 2007 after a few buildings were demolished and the rail tracks were removed. In 2009, developer Kurt Krieger purchased the whole site consisting of 40 hectares, which includes land bordering S-Bahnhof Pankow. Krieger reportedly wants to invest €5,000,000 to restore it for cultural use. A five hectare park, a 40,000 square metre furniture store and a 30,000 square metre shopping mall has been proposed for the site.
I visited this site with 2 locals for a film project, and didn't have much time to take many photographs.
Here's a selection of photos from the site:
The site changed in 2007 after a few buildings were demolished and the rail tracks were removed. In 2009, developer Kurt Krieger purchased the whole site consisting of 40 hectares, which includes land bordering S-Bahnhof Pankow. Krieger reportedly wants to invest €5,000,000 to restore it for cultural use. A five hectare park, a 40,000 square metre furniture store and a 30,000 square metre shopping mall has been proposed for the site.
I visited this site with 2 locals for a film project, and didn't have much time to take many photographs.
Here's a selection of photos from the site: