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2010 NEWS OF CZECH RAILWAYS

March 7, 2010. This page is the master page for all news relating to Czech Railways both state and private. The Czech railway system is very complex and to try and make it easy for readers the menu on the left is devoted to individual articles - and photos - of particular engines and railcars as well as particular branches followed by the two main private railways SZD and JHMD. To access the articles dealing with these only, please click on the menu on the left.

PRIVATE RAIL CARRIAGE OF ARCHDUKE FERDINAND RESTORED
April 1, 2010. Today Olpas Moravia of Krnov handed over to the Prague Museum, the beautifully restored private rail carriage of Archduke Ferdinand of Austro-Hungary. The following gives a flavour of the carriage and for the full article and a complete set of photographs click on menu on left. It is now headed for the exhibition in Utrecht on April 14, 2010. It will be on show then until September 5, 2010 when it will return to the Czech Republic.

MALA MORAVKA BRANCH LIVES AGAIN
April 1, 2010. We are delighted to announce that the Mala Moravka brahc is going to have another "last train". On May 1, 2010, Slezske Zemske Drahy will be running a special on the branch with historic railcar M 131.1454. But, and watch this space, it is possible that it will be powered by steam using 313.432 if approval can be gained. This would be a really unique day out and we will have plenty of photo runbys. Come and join us.

Departure from Krnov will be about 930 and arriving Bruntal at 1015. Departure from Bruntal about 1030 and arrive Mala Moravka at 1130. Return will be about 1430, due back in Krnov about 1530.

THREE NEW ARTICLES ON CZECH BRANCHES
March 12, 2010. We have just added three articles on Czech branches,with numerous photos, two of which covered what was probably the last train on the branch.

These are:

1. Hustopece u Byrna - A branch in regular use.
2. Pohorelice. Last Train.
3. Uhrice u Kyjova. last train.

CLICK ON MENU ON LEFT TO ACCESS ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHS.

2010 DETAILS OF ALL STEAM AND HISTORIC TRAINS BEING OPERATED IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
TO OBTAIN DETAILS OF ALL SPECIAL TRAINS INCLUDING STEAM DURING 2010

Please go to:

www.zelpage.cz

The 2010 programme in the Czech Republic is absolutely huge with generally anything up to four steam and three historic specials operating every week, not alone as specials but also as scheduled services of Ceske Drahy and JHMD.

SZD 2010 STEAM TIMETABLE

SLEZSKE ZEMSKE DRAHY is the first out with their 2010 schedule and they will operate as follows with a buffet car on all trains:

Every Saturday and Sunday from June 26 to August 29, 2010 departing Tremesna v Slezsku at 1045 and returning from Osoblaha at 1445.

Additional trips will operate June 1, 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 June. Also July 5 and 6.

The big double header day when U 46.002 will join U57.001 is fixed June 26 and this is the day you should plan to come. It is always a superb day with magnificent photo opportunities. Click on menu on left for photos of the railway. Further information (in English) can be obtained by calling +353-87-240-5550.

JHMD 2010 STEAM TIMETABLE

Jindrichuv Hradec to Nova Bystrice
Depart Jindrichuv Hradec at 0925 and 1505 due Nova Bystrice at 1125 and 1708.
Return train leaves Nova Bystrice at 1210 and 1753 due Jinrichuv Hradec at 1350 and 1931.

These operate daily from July 1 to August 29, 2010.

Additional Trips operate on May 1, June 5, 12, 19 and 26, Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25, Oct. 30.
This train leaves Jindrichuv Hradec 1050 due Nova Bystrice at 1247.
The return train leaves Nova Bystrice at 1418 due Jinrichuv Hradec at 1559.

Jindrichuv Hradec to Cernovice u Tabora
0955 every Monday from July 5 to August 30 due Cernovice at 1148.
The return train departs Cernovice at 1405 and is due in Jindrichuv Hradec at 1544.

Additional trips will operate June 1, 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 June. Also July 5 and 6.

All JHMD steam trains have a buffet car.

Updated April 2, 2010.