That steam survives on a daily basis in Poland is truely remarkable and almost certainly due to the initiative of one man - Howard Jones of the 'Wolsztyn Experience' (20 Whitepit Lane, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Bucks, England Telephone 0044 (0)1628 524876). � Howard has a contract with PKP (the state railway) which allows steam enthusiasts to drive and fire regular steam hauled trains in the Wolsztyn area of Poland under the supervision of the regular crews.� The money generated from this subsidises the additional costs associated with the operation and maintenance of steam.� Six passenger trains and a freight sevice are steam worked every day.� The 50 mile journey from Wolsztyn to Poznan takes nearly two hours and includes stops at 15 stations en route.� The 45 mile line between Zbaszynek and Leszno also sees one return passenger working per day.� A� freight train runs from Wolsztyn to Zbaszynek and back daily and distribution freight trains work to several destinations from Wolsztyn.�� As with every other surviving steam service it is under threat and it is likely that steam hauled freight working on the Zbaszynek to Leszno line will finish sometime in 2002.�����
