Since an absolute ban on steam traction on the Belgian railway network holds sway firmly, Bwelgian steam locomotives find themselves back far away ...

Since an absolute ban on steam traction on the Belgian railway network holds sway firmly, Bwelgian steam locomotives find themselves back far away from home.

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Once Dutch, now Polish: DBSPL DE6400-6458 stands on 4 May 2024 in Wolsztyn as an onlooker to the steam loco patrade -and the massive crowds, attracted by that bonanza.

SU45-079 rests at Poznan Glowny on 3 May 2024.

Since an absolute ban on steam traction on the Belgian railway network holds sway firmly, Bwelgian steam locomotives find themselves back far away from home. On 4 May 2024 TUBIZE 2069 tajkes part in the manouevring during the steam loco parade in Wolsztyn.

Leonardus Schrijvers 13.05.2024, 420 Views, 0 Comments

SM42-2542 stands sidelined at Rzepin on 7 May 2024.

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The Sun slowly sets at Wolsztyn on 30 April 2016 with TR5-65 standing at the station area. This loco is non-operational, but railway enthousiasts are hoping to restore this ex-Prussian loco back in operational condition. 
Leonardus Schrijvers

Poland / Stations / Wolstyn, Poland / Steam locomotives / Other

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Non-operational, but showable: Tr5-65 and Ok1-359 (which is inded the Polish version of KPEV P8/DRG 38) stand at Wolsztyn station to greet the many visitors of the steam loco parade on 30 April 2016. Both engines are of Prussian design. AFter W-I many an ex KPEV loco found herself back in what was since 1918 Polish territory. Combined with German reparatuions after 1945 many older German steam locos could be found in Poland after the demise of their parent designs from German tracks. 
Leonardus Schrijvers

Poland / Stations / Wolstyn, Poland / Steam locomotives / Other

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TKh 05353 prepares herself at Wolsztyn station for the steam loco parade on 30 April 2025. 
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Poland / Stations / Wolstyn, Poland / Steam locomotives / Other

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At Wolsztyn station Ok22-31 (a Polish offspring from Ok1/KPEV P8/DRG38) stands to welcome the many visitors to the annual steam loco parade on 30 April 2016. 
Leonardus Schrijvers

Poland / Stations / Wolstyn, Poland / Steam locomotives / Other

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