Poland (2001) Poland (2001)Gniezno (Gnesen): In autum 1989 the last locomotives of class Ty43 (DRG-42) in Gniezno were replaced by class Ty2 (DRG-52). But this was not very logical, because just one and a half year later the class Ty2 was dumped. Diesel-locomotives took their place and some of the former steam-lines northbound of Gnesen were closed down.
In February 1991 four steam engines were still in use. In spring of 1991 three Ty2's were overhauled, but they never came in service anymore. But not only the services of the steamers were interesting - there was an interesting repairshop in Gniezno too. Today it's still in use for all the last steam locomotives of PKP.
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| Ty2-1113 with a passenger train to Damaslawek in Gniezno. | The same train after return in Gniezno. | |
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| Ty2-130 is waiting outside for the next service. | Ty2-331 has a better place in the shed. | |
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| Summer 1991: Ty2-331 was the last servicable engine. | After repair: Ty2-820 and Ty2-853 are stabled at the turntable. | |
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| A nice collection of freight-locomotives in the shed: |
At the repairshop: Ol49-23 (Wolsztyn) is getting an inspection in March 1995. |
