Small West Siberian Railway, railway line in Russia
The Small West Siberian Railway is a narrow-gauge train line running through Zaeltsovsky Bor park in Novosibirsk. The railway features small colorful trains that travel through a green, park-like setting where visitors can ride the trains, walk along the tracks, and examine vintage train cars and locomotives.
The railway opened in 2005 and follows Russia's tradition of building children's railways for educational and recreational purposes. It was designed with safety as a priority from the start, featuring protected stations and grade separations to ensure secure operations for young passengers.
The railway is known locally as a place where children learn practical train skills and meet railway professionals. Visitors experience hands-on activities like inspecting wheels and brakes, which helps young people understand how transportation systems work and connects them to local engineering traditions.
The railway operates daily from June through the end of August and is easily accessible by public transport from central Novosibirsk. Visitors should know that rides are short, but the grounds offer walking paths and benches for those who prefer to watch the trains pass by.
The trains have poetic names like 'Fairy Tale', 'Youth', 'Siberia', and 'Dream' that give them character. Children go beyond just riding by inspecting wheels, checking brakes, and performing actual railway maintenance tasks as if they were real train operators.
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