Skansen Maszyn Parowych, Open-air steam engine museum in Tarnowskie Góry, Poland.
Skansen Maszyn Parowych is an open-air museum in Tarnowskie Góry displaying steam locomotives, vintage railway cars, and industrial machinery spread across outdoor grounds near the station. The collection includes both restored and operational engines from different periods of railway history.
The museum was established in 1976 to preserve steam engines from Poland's industrial period, including the notable TKb-1479 locomotive made in Berlin in 1877. These machines trace the evolution of railway technology across several generations of development.
The place honors how steam power shaped Poland's industrial growth and reflects the pride people took in building these machines. Walking through, you notice how central locomotives were to the region's identity and daily life.
Visiting in a group of at least 10 people allows you to join a guided tour of the grounds. Special train rides operate during holiday periods and occasional events, giving you a chance to see the locomotives running.
The TKb-1479 is Poland's oldest operating steam locomotive and can actually be seen running during special events. It is rare for a 1800s engine to still perform its original function under real steam power.
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