Steam footplating in Poland

The Wolsztyn Experience is a mutual trust society and was set up and is run by British steam train enthusiasts to offer financial support for the continued use of scheduled steam services in Poland. The original membership was 31 life members.

The Society has gone from strength to strength over the last 11 years. We enjoy a unique agreement with PKP giving the society first option on all access to steam footplating holidays in Poland.
The access charges for the footplate as paid to PKP add up to approx 10% of the depot's running costs.

For this The Wolsztyn Experience contributes approx 10% of the running costs of the depot at Wolsztyn The continued use of steam trains on scheduled services has only been possible by the amazing enthusiasm for steam operation from PKP (Cargo) and the Polish Authorities.

In addition to footplate permit fee's to PKP The Wolsztyn Experience also funds other projects. Four of the major projects to have received funding are;

1. the restoration of Ok22-31 steam train with the co-operation of the Warsaw Transport Museum,
2. the rebuilding of the Water Tower at the Wolsztyn Depot
3. assistance with the refurbishment of the Museum on Wolsztyn depot.
4. lengthening the turntable at Wolzstyn.

We also help fund the narrow guage steam operations from time to time and have purchased a Px48 0-8-0 for use at Smigiel in Poland.

With the support of some British steam enthusiasts we have lease purchased TKT48-18 and have been operating this on our courses out of Wroclaw. However at the end of 2008 a further overhaul is required and donations will be greatly received to bring it back into operation for 2010.

Thanks to all those who have contributed to this wonderful steam opportunity by supporting our Polish footplate experiences

Footplating holidays

Thanks to these steam railway enthusiasts British and Polish, steam train footplating holidays are still available in Wolsztyn Poland. This could be the ultimate activity holiday as to be on the footplate of one of these steam giants is unlike anything else, and an experience to create memories to last a lifetime.

Steam trains in Poland

Take a look at our gallery to get some idea of what The Wolsztyn Experience footplating holiday offers, if you don't fancy standing on the footplate, there is nothing more impressive than a steam loco under steam in the Polish countryside for the ulimate train enthusiasts photo. If you are interested in an activity holiday to remember for the rest of your life, or you have a member of the family or close friend who are rail enthusiasts, the Wolsztyn Experience footplating holidays are fantastic. Call Us now to find out more