Marshalling yard at Erding

[Richard T. Eger]

Dear All,

Another arcane, but pretty interesting mystery subject.

Me 262 fuselages, complete from nose to tail save for rudders and horizontal tail components, and wrapped in protective tarps, were found at the end of the war at the airfield at Erding and along the Industriebahn at nearby Berglern. I have found out that these fuselages, and also wing sets at both places, were sent to the airfield at Erding for final assembly.

The Luftwaffe had its own rail line running into it from Erding, which then begs the question as to why fuselages and wings in the identical condition found at the airfield at Erding were also found along the Industriebahn at Berglern.

One possibility for this odd circumstance is that, presuming Erding had a marshalling yard, this had been so badly damaged by Allied bombing that it could no longer service the airfield's needs. It's a conjecture on my part, so I'm looking for some sort of supporting evidence or explanation of this odd state of affairs.

Again, my thanks for any thoughts offered.

Regards,
Richard