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Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Sochaczew is a -gauge heritage railway based at Sochaczew in Poland, about west of Warsaw. The museum's headquarters are that of the former Sochaczew County Narrow Gauge Railway . It has a fleet of historic 750mm-gauge steam, diesel and electric locomotives, goods wagons, passenger cars and draisines. It has also a small number of standard gauge and other exhibits.Take a look at our Sochaczew travel itinerary planner to schedule your visit to Narrow Gauge Railway Museum and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
Part of the railway has been restored to service. Trains from the museum to Kampinos Forest run on Saturdays from the end of May until the mid-September and also on Wednesdays during the summer holidays.
The museum was established in 1984 and opened in 1986. It is a branch of the Railway Museum in Warsaw. Due to the uncertain status of land property and financial difficulties the future of both is uncertain.
Regular service of Sochaczew County Narrow Gauge Railway ended on 30 November 1984, and the museum was established in December. In the early days all efforts were made to repair, renovate and protect premises, vehicles and to do the necessary repairs of the tracks and vehicles. Preservation and repair works started. Archives and some of the exhibition rooms were placed in the station main building. Also the sheds for draisines were converted into exhibition rooms.
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Narrow Gauge Railway Museum reviews
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This museum is almost one-of-a-kind, atleast it's something that i have never seen before . all of the tracks are only 750 mm wide. that's almost half of the norm that is generally used - 1440 mm... more »
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The Railway Museum is very interesting as displays many old uniforms and the equipment which were in the use many years ago on this narrow gague Rail. At the Platforms are displayed various wagons... more »
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Cool museum loads of locos great experience! Recommended
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History fascinating though a bit sad
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