Wolsztyn railway depot, Steam locomotive maintenance facility in Wolsztyn, Poland.
The Wolsztyn railway depot is a large industrial complex with a roundhouse, water tower, and maintenance halls where steam-powered locomotives are still serviced today. The buildings and facilities reflect the typical layout of a historic railway workshop designed for operating and maintaining steam locomotives.
The depot was founded in 1907 and expanded in 1909, marking the start of a long tradition of steam locomotive operations in central Poland. This facility survived the political and economic upheavals of the 20th century and continues to operate steam locomotives in railway service today.
The depot preserves the Pm36-2 locomotive, a testament to Polish engineering from the steam era. Visitors can observe how these machines are still maintained and used as part of daily railway operations.
The depot is located on Fabryczna Street and offers guided tours for visitors who want to see the facilities and working locomotives. The best time to visit is during the annual Steam Parade on the first Saturday of May, when the locomotives are in operation.
This is the last active steam locomotive depot in Europe that still operates regular passenger trains on main railway lines. The facility employs technicians who use traditional maintenance methods to keep these machines, over a century old, in working order.
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