Then we probably were in the same type of train you're taking inspiration from

We came there by car, but because of the tourist cards we received from our landlady, public transport was free, so we went to Freiburg by train. Small local train like yours to Offenburg and an intercity from Offenburg to Freiburg.
A great experience, especially since my daughter really likes traveling by train. Too bad that we decided to return right during rush hour though. Had to stand most of the way back...
