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All Poland Krakow Kraków-Płaszów Train Graveyard
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Kraków-Płaszów Train Graveyard

This cemetery of rusting Soviet-era steam locomotives and train cars offers an apocalyptic glimpse into a bygone era.

Krakow, Poland

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Hidden on auxiliary rail sidings in the vast suburban Kraków-Płaszów rail yard lies a forgotten train cemetery, where rusted locomotives and train cars stand frozen in time. Built in 1908 and expanded under Nazi occupation, parts of the yard fell into disrepair after the Communist era. A planned museum project never materialized, leaving the rolling stock to decay.

Among the relics is the TY 51, the heaviest Polish steam locomotive from the 1950s, inspired by American designs, still with its coal car attached. Nearby stands another steam engine from the same decade, the Tkt48-167, which was known for its power and primarily used for passenger and freight trains in the lower mountain ranges of southern Poland. Just a few steps away, passenger cars with visible but stripped compartments sit quietly.

Overrun with dense vegetation and worn down by the passage of time, this final "rusting place" evokes an apocalyptic scene, reflecting the countless journeys and stories left behind. Today, it draws urban explorers, photographers, historians, and train enthusiasts.

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The train graveyard is located on the southeastern outskirts of Krakow. Informal parking is available near the rail wheelhouse. Public transport options require a 15-minute walk from either Kraków-Płaszów Railway Station or the Bieżanowska tram/bus stop.

The Tkt48-167 locomotive is enclosed and can only be viewed through a fence. All other vehicles are accessible, but please exercise caution as they are in poor condition. 

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September 24, 2024

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  • https://www.urbex.nl/lokomotywownia-krakow-plaszow
  • https://upadektechnikikrakowa.blogspot.com/2016/03/lokomotywy-i-lokomotywownie-krakowa-cz2.html
  • https://www.onet.pl/turystyka/szaryburekpl/cmentarzysko-pociagow-w-krakowie-stoi-tu-najciezszy-polski-parowoz/regdwrz,30bc1058
  • https://www.lifestyle.org.pl/2016/11/18/w-krakowie-w-plaszowie-czyli-kolejowy-urbex-urbex-in-krakow-plaszow
Kraków-Płaszów Train Graveyard
4 Kolejowa
Krakow, 30-805
Poland
50.028543, 19.985163
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