Mit dem Nikolaus durch die Oberpfalz nach Regensburg — Fränkische Museums-Eisenbahn

The Fränkische Museums-Eisenbahn e.V. Nürnberg (FME) offers "Mit dem Nikolaus durch die Oberpfalz nach Regensburg", a pre-Christmas excursion by heritage train. The operator says Saint Nicholas and his companion Krampus ride the train and hand out praise or reprimands to the children; well-behaved children receive a small gift.

In Regensburg passengers can explore the medieval old town or visit four Christmas markets. The operator names a diesel locomotive, V100 1019, hauling FME historic coaches from the 1930s and 1950s, with a dining car and a beer car on board. Boarding stations run from Fürth and Nürnberg through Lauf, Hersbruck, Sulzbach-Rosenberg and Amberg to Schwandorf.

Seat reservations are included in the fare. The operator states a minimum number of participants for the trip.

A full day out: a morning outbound journey to Regensburg, free time in the city, and an afternoon return. Nikolaus and Krampus walk through the train; the operator also sells an optional "Sündenzettel" for Nikolaus with a bag of treats. A dining car and a beer car are on board.

Boarding stations: Fürth Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Lauf (rechts der Pegnitz), Hersbruck (rechts der Pegnitz), Neukirchen b. Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Amberg and Schwandorf. Final times are posted on the operator's website three weeks before the trip, or by phone at 09127 902228. Tickets are bought through the operator's online shop and only FME tickets are valid. Seat reservation is included; children up to 3 years travel free without a seat (the child fare starts at 4). Strollers, wheelchairs and rollators can be stored in the service car: note them under "Mitnahme von Gepäckstücken" when ordering; foldable strollers are preferred.