With a DDR Museum-Outfit across Berlin

Not everyone in Berlin still knows what a "Niethose" or a "Rennpappe" is. As of now you will see these and other terms from GDR times rolling along the S-Bahn tracks – for there is an S-Bahn driving around designed in the DDR Museum look!

After laminating the outside of the train cars was not allowed for a long time, this mobile form of advertising has become possible again recently in many cities in Germany. This is a chance the DDR Museum does not want to miss so we decided to design an S-Bahn rail car with "our style"!

The outside of the S-Bahn is inviting the viewer to reflect but also wants to trigger some smiles! You will see selected slogans, pictures and citations from the GDR both inside and outside of the rail car which will bring the history of the GDR a little bit closer to the passengers.

Speaking of smiles: Our Social Media intern Alexandra Wallner was inspired to create a little "Ode to the S-Bahn":

Sometimes we are standing in the rain,

then you arrive - like a true blessing.

In summer you often make us sweat -

whether we run after you or just sit inside your cars.

If someone‘s asking

what we enjoy doing with you:

There are a lot of things.

For example: Read a book

and giggle very quietly,

so the other passengers won‘t get upset.

Dear Berlin S-Bahn,

we love your new dress and you look so irresistible,

for the future, we are hoping to drive with you as often as possible.

Alexandra Wallner

The S-Bahn is on tour in the name of the DDR Museum since this morning. The colors of the museum, white and blue, are creating a unique appearance on the tracks of Berlin. When entering the rail cars you will furthermore see information about the museum such as location or contact possibilities in order to pass the time – so keep your eyes wide open!

For all of you who really like our S-Bahn: Take part in our competition and share your favorite photo with the hashtag #ddrsbahn on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. We are looking forward to your snapshots! You can win 2 free tickets for the DDR Museum!

You can take part in the competition until the 24th of August,2016, all decisions are final. An outpayment of the price is not possible, winners will be notified in written form on the appropriate social media platform.

Authors: Due to this special occasion this blog text is a collaboration of Christina Hahn and Alexandra Wallner.