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Skierniewice - Locomotive shed


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The collection boasts several “gems”incl the world’s unique battery traction equipment of “Wittfeld” system, a collection of vans used among others in films; “Schindler’s List” or “The Pianist”.

Skierniewice locomotive shed was founded in the half of the 19th century to operate steam engines of Vienna-Warsaw Railway. The main element of the complex is the bow-fronted concourse with 23 bays for steam engines. In 1994 on the initiative of the Polish Society of Railway Lovers (PSMK) the complex was registered as listed buildings. Since 1988 the Society has been gathering historic rolling stock in Poland’s first grassroots museum. At present, exhibits amount to nearly 100. The collection boasts several “gems”incl the world’s unique battery traction equipment of “Wittfeld” system, a collection of vans used among others in films; “Schindler’s List” or “The Pianist”, a saloon car of the chairman of Poland’sCouncil of State Gen. A. Zawadzki and many others. Only guided tours available. Open every third Saturday of the month in the summer time (May-September)

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Łowicka street 1
96-100 Skierniewice
Provinsen: ŁÓDZKIE
Lengde- og breddegrad: 51.967222,20.142056
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