Railways - Poland: books - history and rolling stock

Loks der Polnischen Staatsbahnen PKP - seit 1945 (Typenkompass)

Railway enthusiasts are increasingly interested in the railways in the eastern neighbouring countries. Their vehicles are the main focus of interest. The Polish State Railways PKP is particularly popular because it has gained international recognition with its steam locomotive depot in Wolsztyn.
The Polish railway industry is also increasingly successful: in 2014, a subsidiary of DB AG received and used railcars from a Polish manufacturer for the first time.

Each type is presented with a photo, a historical description and technical data.

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Author:	Thomas Estler
Details:	128 pages, 20.5 x 14 cm / 8.1 x 5.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:	9 b&w and 120 colour photos
Publisher:	Transpress (D, 2013)
Series:	Typenkompass
ISBN:	9783613714663

Schienen verbinden Deutschland und Polen

The German-Polish border, established after the Second World War, stretches along the Oder and (Lusatian) Neisse. The German Democratic Republic (GDR) signed the treaty with the People's Republic of Poland on this "peace border" in 1950.
The Federal Republic of Germany recognized it in 1970. Over the last 70 years, good neighborly relations have developed between Germany and Poland, strengthened by Poland's accession to the EU in 2004 and the Schengen Agreement in 2007.

Liberalisation and interoperability in rail transport are increasingly removing commercial and technical barriers across borders. This book examines in detail the history and future of the stations at these crossings, which are mostly operated as joint stations.
Current track plans, historical and modern photos document rail traffic across the Oder and Neisse. Overview maps and tables provide a clear overview, while a statistical section presents the technical data of Polish locomotives.

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Author:	Bernd Kuhlmann
Details:	288 pages, 29.5 x 23.5 x 2.2 cm / 11.6 x 9.25 x 0.87 in, hardback
Illustrations:	172 b&w and 364 colour photos, 74 drawings
Publisher:	Bildverlag Böttger GbR (D, 2019)
ISBN:	9783965640009

Kolej między wojnami

After the years of partition and the First World War, trains in Poland brought life to the tracks of modernity. Like the legendary lucstorpedo, they exhilarated with their speed, facilitated communication and overturned notions of traversing space.
The electrification of railways, the rebuilding of the Warsaw Railway Junction, the construction of the so-called coal trunk line linking Upper Silesia with Gdynia are just a selection of inter-war investments that improved travel comfort and significantly increased the capacity of freight transport.

The tale of railways between the wars is a story about breaking barriers, breaking records and a certain ethos. Punctuality, reliability, dependability!
On the railways it was not to be a bluff. The work of a railwayman, which commanded general respect and provided a decent livelihood, was the dream of many. Social gatherings were held on special trains, daily journeys to work set the pace of inter-war life.

You can see it all again. Taking a comfortable seat in the carriage, make your way through the pages of this richly illustrated book.
This book comes with complimentary extras:
- a reprint of the 1939 PKP network map
- a DVD with a montage of archive footage of inter-war railways.

Text in Polish.

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Author:	Dawid Keller
Details:	144 pages, 32 x 22 x 1.5 cm / 12.6 x 8.7 x 0.59 in, hardback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Dom Wydawniczy Księży Młyn (PL, 2016)
ISBN:	9788377293362

Elektryfikacja Warszawskiego Wezla Kolej 1933-1950

One of the largest transport investments in interwar Poland was the modernization of the Warsaw railway hub. It included the construction of a partially underground cross-city line with the Warszawa Główna station and the electrification of three main suburban railway lines.
The introduction of electric traction in the late 1930s was one of the greatest technological advances in the history of Polish State Railways. The modernization included modern rolling stock, advanced power supply and traffic control systems, improved railway infrastructure, and better passenger comfort through new stations and renovated platforms.

This book provides a comprehensive history of the investment, based on archival documents, source materials from the 1930s and 1940s, and later studies. It describes the early days of electric traction on PKP and features rich illustrations.
The publication includes photographs of the first electrification works and train operations, as well as drawings, diagrams, tables, timetables, and technical data of Poland's first electric locomotives and trainsets. Additionally, it contains previously unpublished statistical summaries on the post-war operation of these vehicles.

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Author:	Marek Ćwikła
Details:	160 pages, 29 x 20.5 cm / 11.4 x 8.1 in, hardback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Dom Wydawniczy Księży Młyn (PL, 2023)
ISBN:	9788377297209

Szerokim torem - LHS

The LHS (Linia Hutnicza Szerokotorowa, formerly Linia Hutniczo-Siarkowa from 1976 to 2001) is Poland's longest railway line with a broad gauge (1520 mm) commonly used in former USSR countries. The book provides accessible insights into the rationale behind constructing such an atypical railway line, connecting Hrubieszów with the Dąbrowa Basin.

The publication intricately details the route variations, construction, and ongoing operation, including aspects such as traction rolling stock and passenger traffic. Richly illustrated with photographs, some previously unpublished, the book documents the LHS from its construction to the present day.

Text in Polish.

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Author:	Tomasz Ciemnoczułowski
Details:	114 pages, 30 x 21 x 1.9 cm / 11.8 x 8.25 x 0.75 in, hardback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Dom Wydawniczy Księży Młyn (PL, 2018)
ISBN:	9788361253341