Bieszczadzka Forest Railway, Heritage railway in Liszna, Poland
The Bieszczadzka Forest Railway is a narrow-gauge train line running through hilly terrain in southeastern Poland, connecting remote villages across the region. The route travels through forested areas where passengers can observe mountain slopes and natural landscapes during their journey.
The line was built in the late 1800s to transport timber from the surrounding forests to lowland areas. It also served as a supply route during the early 1900s when armies moved through the region during wartime.
The railway reflects how mountain villages connected with each other and relied on trains for trade and travel through difficult terrain. It remains a symbol of life in these remote settlements.
Trains run during warmer months, mainly on weekends with extra trips at peak times, starting from stations in the area. Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes since the journey passes through mountainous terrain and moves at a leisurely pace.
A working steam engine from the early 1900s still pulls original wooden cars across this route, giving visitors a genuine experience of travel from that era. The combination of the locomotive and vintage carriages recreates how journeys felt a century ago.
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