Experience Czech History: Ride a 19th-Century Steam Train!

Looking to swap your car for something more adventurous? Take a step back in time aboard the narrow-gauge railway that winds through the Osoblaha region in the Bruntál district, near the Czech-Polish border. This charming line, originally opened in 1898, still runs today, offering passengers a scenic ride through rolling countryside, forests, and quaint villages. The railway stretches just over 20 kilometers, connecting Třemešná ve Slezsku to Osoblaha, and is the only narrow-gauge track of its kind in Czechia still in regular seasonal use. From May to November, visitors can hop aboard historic steam or motor locomotives. With windows down and the rhythm of the train echoing across the fields, it’s a peaceful way to experience this remote corner of the Moravian-Silesian Region. Find more info here   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kolej na Brochowie (@kolejnabrochowieofficial) History The railway was built with a narrow 760 mm gauge, and its construction began in the spring of 1898. The first official train ran later that same year, on December 14. After World War I, it became part of the newly formed Czechoslovak State Railways (ČSD). During World War II, in 1938, the line was seized by the German Reich Railways, which introduced eight-wheel carriages and specially designed trailers for standard-gauge wagons. Despite heavy damage to the region during the liberation battles of 1945, the track itself remarkably survived. However, the condition of the trains was poor, and restoring operations required significant effort. By the mid-1980s, the railway underwent extensive renovations, bringing both the track and rolling stock up to modern safety standards. Today, it’s a beloved heritage line, not just for tourists, but for railway enthusiasts from across Europe.   Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more The post Experience Czech History: Ride a 19th-Century Steam Train! appeared first on Prague Morning.