Why does Poland still run its steam engines? - Wolsztyn Steam Experience Review
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Hello and welcome back to another video. Today I'm taking a ride on-board Europe's last mainline steam service, running from Leszno to Wolsztyn in Poland, as a regularly scheduled passenger train.
It's a fantastic novelty to ride a steam engine in service in 2022, and I highly recommend paying a visit to this railway yourself.
Enjoy!
WOLSZTYN PARWOZOWNIA TIMETABLE AND INFORMATION:
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Journey Details:
Origin: Leszno
Destination: Wolsztyn
Company: Parowozownia Wolsztyn (PW) for Koleje Wielkopolskie (KW)
Train: PKP Ol49 + Regional Carriages
Accommodation: Second Class Seat (2nd)
Distance: 28 miles / 45 kilometres
Price: 14.80 PLN (£2.70 / €3.20 / $3.30)
Time: 1h23m -1E
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Wolsztyn Steam 2002
Wolsztyn is a small city in central western Poland, about 80 km (50 miles) or so from Poznan, the regional capital. It’s a nice enough place as it is, but even more so it’s famous as the site of an active steam locomotive depot, furnishing steam traction for local passenger trains continuously since railways were built here. These trains are regularly scheduled PKP (Polish State Railways) services between Wolsztyn and Leszno, and Wolsztyn and Poznan. As such, anyone can purchase a ticket and ride behind a steam locomotive powered train, during most of the year.
For the past 25 years or so, a UK organization, The Wolsztyn Experience, has been providing footplating holidays centered on Wolsztyn and its steam locomotives. Anyone can participate in these, and enjoy the unforgettable experience of traveling in the cab of a steam loco on a scheduled train. This also includes basic driving activities, so participants can proudly say that they’ve driven a train; under the watchful eye of professional drivers, of course. ???? I had the privilege of participating in the Wolsztyn Experience footplating tours a number of times, and must say that it was a total blast each time!
In the past, steam operation also included the line from Wolsztyn to Zbaszynek, as well as freight services on the local lines. This video is from the early 2000’s, featuring a passenger train run-past (Ol49-69, not Ol49-59 that I mention in the video) and some freight maneuvers in Wolsztyn station. I have many more videos planned for release on YouTube, spanning my multiple visits to this unique place between 2001 and 2009, featuring both passenger and steam operation. Please consider subscribing for this and other travel-related content to come.
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Wolsztyn to małe miasto w środkowo-zachodniej Polsce, około 80 km (50 mil) od Poznania, stolicy regionu. Jest to całkiem miłe miejsce samo w sobie, ale tym bardziej słynie jako miejsce aktywnej lokomotywowni parowej, dostarczającej trakcję parową dla lokalnych pociągów pasażerskich nieprzerwanie odkąd zbudowano tu koleje. Pociągi te regularnie kursują między Wolsztynem a Lesznem oraz Wolsztynem a Poznaniem, będąc wpisane w codzienny rozkład jazdy na tych liniach. W związku z tym każdy może kupić bilet i jeździć pociągiem z lokomotywą parową przez większą część roku.
W przeszłości działalność parowa obejmowała również linię z Wolsztyna do Zbąszynka oraz przewozy towarowe na liniach lokalnych. Ten film pochodzi z 2002 roku, i przedstawia przejeżdżający pociąg pasażerski (Ol49-69, a nie Ol49-59, o którym wspominam w filmie) i manewry towarowe na stacji Wolsztyn. Planuję opublikowanie wielu innych filmów na YouTube, obejmujących moje wielokrotne wizyty w tym wyjątkowym miejscu w latach 2001-2009, przedstawiające zarówno operacje pasażerskie, jak i parowe. Jeśli interesuje Cię ta tematyka, to proszę o subskrypcję, lajki i włączenie dzwoneczków. W ten sposób na bierząco będziesz otrzymywał informacje o nowych video, które pojawią się w przyszłości.
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Wolsztyn ist eine kleine Stadt im mittleren Westen Polens, etwa 80 km (50 Meilen) von Poznan, der Hauptstadt der Region, entfernt. Es ist an sich schon ein netter Ort, aber noch berühmter ist es als Standort eines aktiven Dampflokomotiven-Depots, das kontinuierlich Dampftraktion für lokale Personenzüge liefert, seit hier Eisenbahnen gebaut wurden. Diese Züge verkehren regelmäßig im Linienverkehr der PKP (Polnische Staatsbahn) zwischen Wolsztyn und Leszno sowie zwischen Wolsztyn und Poznan. Als solches kann jeder fast das ganze Jahr über ein Ticket kaufen und hinter einem mit einer Dampflok betriebenen Zug fahren.
In der Vergangenheit umfasste der Dampfbetrieb auch die Strecke von Wolsztyn nach Zbaszynek sowie den Güterverkehr auf den Lokalstrecken. Dieses Video stammt aus den frühen 2000er Jahren und zeigt einen vorbeifahrenden Personenzug (Ol49-69, nicht Ol49-59, die ich im Video erwähne) und einige Frachtmanöver im Bahnhof Wolsztyn. Ich habe viele weitere Videos zur Veröffentlichung auf YouTube geplant, die sich über meine zahlreichen Besuche an diesem einzigartigen Ort zwischen 2001 und 2009 erstrecken und sowohl Passagier- als auch Dampfbetrieb zeigen. Bitte erwägen Sie, diesen und andere reisebezogene Inhalte zu abonnieren.
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Poland - Last Regular Mainline Steam Passenger in Europe, Poznan - Wolsztyn, 25/10/2010
In October 2010, I paid a visit to Poland to experience the last regular main line passenger steam working in Europe, the stopping service between Poznan and Wolsztyn.
There were several return workings through the day and this is a compilation of the day's operations.
Prairie tender locomotive number Ol49-7 provided the motive power throughout the day and performed the task impeccably.
Recorded on 25th October 2010.
An American Railfan in Poland: WKP, 600mm NG
ARinP visits the 600mm gauge WKP, a historical preservation project in the northwestern quarter of Poland.
IMHO, not many American rail enthusiasts realize the number and the quality of railfan experiences that are to be found scattered throughout Poland. Some have a vague knowledge of the Wolsztyn Experience, and a few of us have even enjoyed it, but few realize that it is possible to enjoy a great railfan holiday in Poland without even visiting Wolsztyn -- although I can't imagine why any railfan would go to Poland and not visit Wolsztyn. My goal in this series of videos (don't know yet how many there will be) is to share with my compatriots the railfan highlights of my visits to Poland in 2000 and 2003. I hope they will be interesting, entertaining, and maybe even inspire some of you to see it for yourself.
Poland - Wolsztyn steam train depot
A quick view of the trains at the Wolsztyn train depot, Poland.
An American Railfan in Poland: Środa Wielkopolska, 750mm ste
PKP ran scheduled, steam hauled NG passenger service over the 11-mile line between Środa Wielkopolska and Zaniemyśl through the summer of 2000. I believe that this was the last such service to be operated by any Class 1 railroad in Europe. We made the trip, including some quality time in the cab, and we share it here with you. Sadly, this doesn't run anymore.
IMHO, not many American rail enthusiasts realize the number and the quality of railfan experiences that are to be found scattered throughout Poland. Some have a vague knowledge of the Wolsztyn Experience, and a few of us have even enjoyed it, but few realize that it is possible to enjoy a great railfan holiday in Poland without even visiting Wolsztyn -- although I can't imagine why any railfan would go to Poland and not visit Wolsztyn. My goal in this series of videos (don't know yet how many there will be) is to share with my compatriots the railfan highlights of my visits to Poland in 2000 and 2003. I hope they will be interesting, entertaining, and maybe even inspire some of you to see it for yourself.
More Travels with a Polish Prairie
Another day out with Polish Prairie, Ol49-69. This time we take a return trip from Wolsztyn to Bogdaniec using several freight only lines. The train has to reverse direction four times on each journey with resulting loco run-rounds. The action begins at Wolsztyn as the loco runs into the station light-engine from the shed. We then see the coaching stock arrive behind Class SM42 diesel, SM42-523 and watch as the train and loco is shunted into position. The rest of the video shows the various run-rounds at Międzyrzecz, Międzychod, and Bogdaniec, and closes with the final one at Zbąszynek.
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The Ultimate Guide to Poland: Experience the Best Places in the Country | Travel Video
Discover the top destinations in Poland with this comprehensive video guide. From historic cities to stunning natural parks, this video will take you on a journey through some of the country's most beautiful and fascinating places. Learn about the history, culture, and attractions of each destination and plan your next trip to Poland with confidence.
The 0915 to Wolsztyn
Polish Pacific Class Pm36 BEAUTIFUL HELENA with the 09:15 scheduled steam service from Poznan to Wolsztyn on 17th April 2012. There were this year two return steam trips each day between Wolsztyn and Poznan, taking almost two hours in each direction to cover the 60km. This loco and trip is the subject of my Polish cab ride video uploaded some months ago.
[PL] Vapeur en Pologne - Steam train in Poland Wolsztyn
PT47-65 à Stefanowo
OL49-59 à Solec Nowy et Perkowo
03.2011
Dampflokparade Wolsztyn 2001-04-29
Steam Parade Wolsztyn 2001
Anläßlich unserer Rundreise mit der IGE in Polen, waren wir auch bei der berühmten Parade in Wolsztyn. Darüber gibt es hier auf You Tube viele Filme aus den letzten Jahren. Der Unterschied ist aber, wie wenige Personen in 2001 dabei zugesehen hatten. Heute ist es Rummel.
(Mal eine Frage an Berliner und Speckgürtelbewohner: Möchte jemand ca. 50 VHS-Bänder ER Video-Express zum Selberabholen geschenkt bekommen, auch Eisenbahn Magazin aus den 80er und 90er, ca. 1 Meter - bitte mailen friedenau61@aol.com).
We made in 2001 with IGE a roundtrip in Polen with steamlokomotives. We also visit Wolsztyn. Here on YouTube you find many films about this famose parade, but in 2001 you have only some people looking to this parade,
now you habe a big festival with to many people.
Thank You.
Poland: Class Ol49 steam loco at Poznan with a train to Wolsztyn. Includes clips from the footplate
Steam locomotive (class Ol49, number 111) working Poznan to Wolsztyn passenger trains.
Clips 1 and 2 were recorded on the footplate shortly after leaving Pozan on the 0810 from Poznan Glowny to Wolsztyn. Recorded 21st May 2003.
Clip 3 (from 0:58) was recorded the next day (22nd May 2003) and shows the same loco leaving Poznan Glowny on the same train.
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PKP class Ol49 was a class of ordinary passenger (O) 2-6-2 (l) steam engine designed in 1949 and used in Poland by the Polskie Koleje Państwowe (Polish State Railways) (PKP). A total of 116 were built between 1951 and 1954, 112 for the PKP and four for export to North Korea, by Fablok in Chrzanów. They replaced the older Ok1 and Ok22.
Several examples are still in use, based out of Wolsztyn, while others have been mounted at various locations across Poland. At least one example has been exported for preservation and can be found at Stoomcentrum Maldegem in Belgium.
The 'Wolsztyn Experience' website currently reports that loco Ol49-111 is in dismantled condition at Leszno and is unlikely to be re-assembled.
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Wolsztyn (German: Wollstein) is a town in western Poland. It is the seat of Wolsztyn County, and of the smaller administrative district of Gmina Wolsztyn. Wolsztyn is famous as the location of a locomotive roundhouse, which is the last place in Europe to supply steam locomotives for regular, timetabled train services on the national railway network. These services run to Poznan. The site also includes a railway museum featuring restored locomotives. An annual parade of locomotives takes place at the start of May -- the 2007 event, which also celebrated the roundhouse's centenary, attracted 20,000 visitors.
Wolsztyn also includes a large lake (Jezioro Wolsztyńskie; Wolsztyn Lake), next to which is a former palace (built in Classical style in the early 20th century, and now used as a hotel and restaurant), and a park. The town has a parish church dating from the 18th century, as well as several other museums.
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Poznan (Latin: Posnania; German: Posen) is a city on the river in west-central Poland, with a population of 551,627 in the end of 2010, the city with its suburbs form the largest metropolitan area in western Poland. Poznań is among the oldest cities in Poland, and was one of the most important centres in the early Polish state, whose first rulers were buried at Poznań's cathedral. It is claimed to be the first capital of the kingdom of Poland. Poznań is now Poland's fifth largest city. It is the historical capital of the Wielkopolska (Greater Poland) region, and is currently the administrative capital of the province called Greater Poland Voivodeship.
Poznań is today one of the largest Polish centers of trade, industry, sports, education, tourism and culture. More recently it also claims to be an important design center as a number of initiatives were undertaken: Concordia Design, Poznan School of Form, Art&Fashion Festival to mention only a few. Poznań is also becoming a know-how hub with many technological parks and transfer of knowledge centers (the oldest one started in 1995 is Poznan Science and Technology Park.
The city hosts regular international trade fairs and was the host city for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in December 2008, a key stage in the creation of a successor to the Kyoto Protocol. Poznań was one of the host cities for the association football tournament UEFA Euro 2012. The city also hosts a number of rowing world cup events by the Malta lake (for example ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in 1990, 2001, and again in 2010). Also, a great number of various international festivals takes place in the city - Transatlantyk -- Poznań International Film and Music Festival, Malta International Theater Festival and Maski Festival to name just a few.
In 2012 the Poznan's Art and Business Center Old Brewery (Stary Browar) won a competition organized by National Geographic Traveler and was given the first prize as one of the seven New Polish Wonders. Poznań has been placed at high positions (very often the first one in Poland) in many ratings as a city with a very high quality of life.[1][2] The city has also won many times a prize awarded by Superbrands for a very high quality brand of city of Poznań (city as a brand).
Poznan along with two other Polish cities Wrocław and Kraków were classified in 2010 as high sufficiency cities by Globalization and World Cities Research Network and thus they all have a chance to become global cities in a near future given their fast development pace.
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An American Railfan in Poland: Twilight at Wolsztyn Depot
The first time I saw Wolsztyn was at the end of a long day's drive clear across Poland from Hajnówka on the Belarusian border. We got there just in time to see the arrival of the evening train from Poznan and to watch the preparation of the Ol49 2 for the morning train.
IMHO, not many American rail enthusiasts realize the number and the quality of railfan experiences that are to be found scattered throughout Poland. Some have a vague knowledge of the Wolsztyn Experience, and a few of us have even enjoyed it, but few realize that it is possible to enjoy a great railfan holiday in Poland without even visiting Wolsztyn -- although I can't imagine why any railfan would go to Poland and not visit Wolsztyn. My goal in this series of videos (don't know yet how many there will be) is to share with my compatriots the railfan highlights of my visits to Poland in 2000 and 2003. I hope they will be interesting, entertaining, and maybe even inspire some of you to see it for yourself.
An American Railfan in Poland: Ty3 #2 2-10-0 Wolsztyn Depot
One of my favorite ARinP memories is of the Ty3 #2 working Wolsztyn depot in 2000. I was disappointed not to see (drive) it during my 2003 visit, but it was at the shops in Gniezno.
(Notice the Little Green Caboose behind the train.)
IMHO, not many American rail enthusiasts realize the number and the quality of railfan experiences that are to be found scattered throughout Poland. Some have a vague knowledge of the Wolsztyn Experience, and a few of us have even enjoyed it, but it is still possible to have a great railfan holiday in Poland without even visiting Wolsztyn -- although I can't imagine why any railfan would go to Poland and not visit Wolsztyn. My goal in this series of videos (don't know yet how many there will be) is to share with you the railfan highlights of my visits to Poland in 2000 and 2003. I hope they will be interesting, entertaining, and maybe even inspire some of you to see it for yourself.
Wolsztyn to Poznan (Poland) July 2012
Footage of the steam service from Wolsztyn to Poznan in Poland. We boarded the train in Poznan and the footage you see is on the return journey.
You get to look around the steam depot in Wolsztyn for a small entrance fee and it's fascinating to watch them load up the coal in the tender as well as turn the engine.
The driver asked if I wanted a cab ride (for a small fee!) and after agreeing terms he told me to slip out of the carriage at the first station out of Wolsztyn and climb aboard. Once there I came across two folk from England enjoying the 'Wolsztyn Experience' - two volunteers from the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire, driving and firing the locomotive. They were part of a larger group from England and it was their turn that afternoon.
The locomotive is 2-6-2 OL49 69
An American Railfan in Poland: Blues Express 2003
In this installment of ARinP we experience the annual steam-powered Blues Express. This event can best be described as a rolling kegger and is so fraught with potential liabilities that it cold never happen in the US -- well, OK, it's a lot like the Cheyenne Frontier Days Special except that it goes to a blues festival instead of a rodeo.
IMHO, not many American rail enthusiasts realize the number and the quality of railfan experiences that are to be found scattered throughout Poland. Some have a vague knowledge of the Wolsztyn Experience, and a few of us have even enjoyed it, but it is still possible to have a great railfan holiday in Poland without even visiting Wolsztyn -- although I can't imagine why any railfan would go to Poland and not visit Wolsztyn. My goal in this series of videos (don't know yet how many there will be) is to share with you the railfan highlights of my visits to Poland in 2000 and 2003. I hope they will be interesting, entertaining, and maybe even inspire some of you to see it for yourself.
Katowice, Poland - Cinematic Travel Video
Katowice is located in Upper Silesia, which means it's changed hands many times in its long history. The city of Katowice was founded in the 19th century, gaining city status in 1865. The city has a long history of being a multi-ethnic city, and its inhabitants consisted mainly of Poles, Germans, Jews, and Silesians. After the Industrial Revolution, the city became one of the largest centers of coal and steel production, and to this day is known as an industrial center of Poland.
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PKP Wolsztyn Steam Festival May 2006
My annual visit to the steam festival and parade in Wolsztyn in Western Poland took place in May 2006. Unfortunately, the weather was not as sunny as usual, but a fantastic variety of steam locos provided the entertainment. The video begins watching the crews from Chabówka re-assembling the running gear of their locos. having dragged them over 300 miles taking around 12 hours. We then take a trip on Pm36 2 travelling on the footplate to Poznań via Lezno. The final views show scenes taken at the Wolsztyn steam parade and festival.
Wolsztyn Steam Locomotive Parade 2007, Part 3
The 2007 Wolsztyn Steam Locomotive Parade was a spectacular event that showcased the history and beauty of steam locomotives in Poland. The parade featured individual presentations of each locomotive, with their names, numbers, and technical details announced by a speaker. Some of the rare and impressive machines that participated in the parade were the Ol49-111, the Pt47-112, the Ty2-953, BR 18.201, GWR 5521, and the Pm36-2. The parade attracted railway enthusiasts and steam locomotive aficionados from across the globe, who enjoyed the distinctive whistles and horns, and watched the locomotives move along the tracks singly, in pairs, and en-masse. The parade was held on May 1st, 2007, at the Wolsztyn station and steam shed, which is the Polish Mecca for steam locomotives. The parade was a celebration of history in Wolsztyn, and a tribute to the steam-powered heritage of Poland and elsewhere in Europe. This film is part 3 of our report from the parade.
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Parada Parowozów w Wolsztynie 2007 była wyjątkowym wydarzeniem, które zgromadziło miłośników starych lokomotyw z całego świata. W dniu 1 maja na terenie parowozowni zaprezentowano ponad dziesięć zabytkowych maszyn, które zachwycały swoim wyglądem, dźwiękiem i ruchem. Każda lokomotywa była zapowiadana przez prowadzącego, który podawał jej nazwę, numer i dane techniczne. Wśród atrakcji były m.in. Ol49-111, Pt47-112, Ty2-953, BR 18.201, GWR 5521 i Pm36-2. Parada Parowozów w Wolsztynie to niezapomniane widowisko dla każdego fana kolei i historii. Niniejszy film to trzecia czesc naszego raportu z parady.
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Die 2007 Wolsztyn Dampflokomotivenparade war ein besonderes Ereignis, das Eisenbahnfans und Dampflokomotivenliebhaber aus der ganzen Welt anzog. Die Parade fand am 1. Mai in Polen statt und zeigte mehr als 10 betriebsfähige Dampflokomotiven, die einzeln auf den Gleisen präsentiert wurden. Die Namen, Nummern und technischen Details jeder Lokomotive wurden von einem Sprecher bekannt gegeben. Zu den seltenen und schönen Maschinen gehörten die Ol49-111, die Pt47-112, die Ty2-953, BR 18.201, GWR 5521 und die Pm36-2. Die Parade verwandelte Wolsztyn in eine dampfbetriebene Hauptstadt und bot den Zuschauern ein spektakuläres Schauspiel aus Rauch und Dampf. Dieser Film ist Teil 3 unseres Berichts von der Parade.
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