When producer NICK LERA went to Poland in 1989 his video camera revealed a half century timewarp with steam power in widespread use on the railways on both passenger and freight, including the narrow 75 cm gauge. Seven classes of steam locomotive were recorded, including an ex-German ‘Kriegslok’ passing the ruins of Hitler’s secret forest bunker, the Wolf’s Lair, near the Russian border. Also featured is rare high quality film taken in 1975 by specialist cameraman Stephen Morris showing pre-war express engines in Eastern Poland, and heavy US-built Marshall Aid locos. Narrated by Peter Snow with an historical introduction. We will be uploading new videos every week so please subscribe to our channel if you want to stay tuned! Subscribe Here ► https://bit.ly/2NbISUZ
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Permission was granted prior to filming this video. Hello everyone, Last year Lawrie headed out to Poland, and one of the things he wanted to do was to look at some of the countries abandoned steam engines, because it’s unlike anything that we have in the UK. First on his list of places to visit was Leszno to the old depo, to see some legitimately abandoned locomotives. A video featuring, shot, and edited by Lawrie. Want more info on us and the stuff in The Shed, or want to get in contact? Check out our Website! https://lawriesmechanicalmarvels.com/ Fancy supporting us on Patreon and receiving extra bits of LMM? Have a look at our Patreon here: / lawriesmechanicalmarvels Get more of what we’re up to with Instagram! – / lawries_mechanical_marvels Want to some LMM Merch? Check out our teespring store! https://teespring.com/en-GB/stores/la… Chat with us and other like minded people on our discord – / discord Follow us for video alerts and other updates on Facebook – / lawriesmechanicalmarvels