Liberec with Papousek 477.013
With the Papoušek through northern Bohemia
Saturday, 04.05.2024
A major railway festival took place in Česká Lípa this Saturday. The Slovak ČSD "Parrot" 477.013 (also known as "Papoušek") arrived from Poprad, serving as a special attraction by operating various public excursions on the local rail network. In the evening, participants of the photo train were treated to an exclusive night photo session at the depot during the "blue hour." The impressive locomotive parade featured the following engines: 524.1110, 475.129, 477.013, 556.0506, T478.3300, and M131.1130.
Sunday, 05.05.2024
Sunday began early in the morning in Česká Lípa. Although initially misty, the weather quickly cleared and the sun broke through, bathing the magnificent train - consisting of locomotive 477.013, a Dsd baggage car, and four Bai passenger coaches - in perfect light. The journey continued to Liberec, with several stops for photography and a water stop along the way. There, the locomotive was turned around to begin the return trip to Česká Lípa in the early afternoon, running smokebox-first. The viaduct at Novina was crossed multiple times to capture various photographic angles and make the most of the diverse scenery. Satisfied with the photos they had captured, the participants concluded the event in the early evening.
