U57.001 on Slezské Zemské Dráhy - June 26, 2010
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U57.001 on Slezské Zemské Dráhy - June 26, 2010

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U57.001 on Slezské Zemské Dráhy - June 26, 2010

U57.001 ON OSOBLAHA BRANCH

On June 26, 2010. Today was the big "track day" on the narrow gauge from Tremesna to Osoblaha when U 57.001 operated the 1045 service train from Tremesna, returning from Osoblaha at 14.45. It was a glorious day, the train had eight coaches packed with standing room only and the engine performed faultlessly. U57.001 was the last narrow gauge engine built and also the largest and is on a 15 year lease from Club 760 in Austria.

This railway is one of the few using contemporary state railway stock but hauled by steam on scheduled service narrow gauge trains and is well worth a visit. It would be interesting if only for the five daily diesel trains hauled by Class 705 locos with miniature stock but the steam really makes it. The staff are extremely friendly and there are great photo opportunities. The railway web site is www.ozoblazsko.com.

The whole steam operation is due to, in the main, one man, Jaromir Foltyn of Olpas Moravia in Krnov and without him it would not exist. He is generally there himself every steam day and will welcome anybody from abroad and make sure they are looked after. Thank you Jaromir for your wonderful contribution to steam preservation.

Bands played at both ends, a small steam railway was erected at Osoblaha and refreshments and childrens entertainment were all provided.It was a real day out for the family. It is estimated over a thousand people attended.

The following photographs were taken on the big day. For photos of last year and other photos of SZD click on the menu on the left.