Železniški muzej slovenskih železnic
Parmova 35, SI-1000 Ljubljana
Phone386 (0)1 29 12 641, 01 29 12 643
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The [[Railway Museum of Slovenske železnice]] originated in [[established::1981]] when the Ljubljana Railway Directorate established a Museum Section to manage the collection of old steam locomotives stored at Parmova ulica 35 and also acquired new premises for a depository, workshop and exhibition area. Collection started to emerge already in sixties in a boiler building on the same address. In 1991 the institution was renamed the [[Railway Museum of Slovenske železnice]], focused on the old roundhouse building with its permanent exhibition of 10 steam locomotives, out of 60 they posses. In 1999 the roundhouse was renovated, and in 2004 a new exhibition building was opened to public nearby, presenting the development of the railway network, the construction and maintenance of railway lines, the development of the railway network, railway uniforms, the traffic control centre, communications, and signalling and safety installations. Railway Museum has still status of intern technological collection of Slovenian Railways company. Future plans envisage the Railway Museum being incorporates into a major [[National Museum of Transportation]] (including both rail and road vehicles) which will be implemented under the guidance of the [[Technical Museum of Slovenia]]. | The [[Railway Museum of Slovenske železnice]] originated in [[established::1981]] when the Ljubljana Railway Directorate established a Museum Section to manage the collection of old steam locomotives stored at Parmova ulica 35 and also acquired new premises for a depository, workshop and exhibition area. Collection started to emerge already in sixties in a boiler building on the same address. In 1991 the institution was renamed the [[Railway Museum of Slovenske železnice]], focused on the old roundhouse building with its permanent exhibition of 10 steam locomotives, out of 60 they posses. In 1999 the roundhouse was renovated, and in 2004 a new exhibition building was opened to public nearby, presenting the development of the railway network, the construction and maintenance of railway lines, the development of the railway network, railway uniforms, the traffic control centre, communications, and signalling and safety installations. Railway Museum has still status of intern technological collection of Slovenian Railways company. Future plans envisage the Railway Museum being incorporates into a major [[National Museum of Transportation]] (including both rail and road vehicles) which will be implemented under the guidance of the [[Technical Museum of Slovenia]]. | ||
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| − | The Railway Museum of | + | The [[Railway Museum of Slovenske železnice]] is divided into two sections: a collection of vehicles (steam locomotives, coaches, wagons and other historic rolling stock) and a permanent exhibition relating to various fields of railway history and technology. On addition Railway Museum also offers rides with Museum Trains. |
| − | + | == Museum Trains == | |
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| + | The Museum Train started its ride in [[established :: 1986]]. It rides on a part of a historical ''Transalpina Railway'', which was inaugurated on July 19th 1906 in order to complete the railway that linked Vienna and Central Europe with the Adriatic regions of Austro-Hungarian Empire, especially with the strategic port at Trieste. During the First World War, it carried the majority of Austrian military supplies to the Isonzo Front. | ||
| + | There are many [[Musem Train]] destinations around Slovenia, but most frequent Museum Train trip connects Jesenice in Slovenia with the towns of Nova Gorica in Slovenia and Gorizia in Italy through the Julian Alps. Stunning views and distinctive features of the railway are the 6,339 metre-long Bohinj Tunnel under 1,498 meter high Mount Kobla and the Solkan Bridge with its 85 meter wide stone arch high above the Soča River. There are two types of steam locomotives (25-025 and 33-037) manufactured in the beginning of 20th century still operating. They are dragging 6 old passenger wagons that are renovated after original plans from Vienna Railway Museum. All technical support and maintenance for museum trains is carried out by mechanists from [[Railway Museum of Slovenia]] in Ljubljana - Šiška. | ||
| + | Ride includes conductors with old customs in old costumes, railway guards and friendly service personnel who take care of the drinks and food on the way. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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* [http://eng.slo-zeleznice.si/en/about_us/railway_museum/ Slovene Railway Museum web page] | * [http://eng.slo-zeleznice.si/en/about_us/railway_museum/ Slovene Railway Museum web page] | ||
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* [http://www.burger.si/MuzejiInGalerije/ZelezniskiMuzej/index.html Burger virtual guide to Railway Museum] | * [http://www.burger.si/MuzejiInGalerije/ZelezniskiMuzej/index.html Burger virtual guide to Railway Museum] | ||
| + | * [http://eng.slo-zeleznice.si/en/inland_transport/trips/museum_train/ Museum Train on Slovene Railways web page] | ||
| + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohinj_Railway Transalpina (Bohinj) Railway on Wikipedia] | ||
| + | * [http://www.club.si/index.asp?p=transalpina.asp Timetables and guide arrangements, Nova Gorica - Bled] | ||
| + | * [http://en.abc-tourism.si/ Leaflet about Museum Train trips and schedule] | ||
| + | * [http://www.burger.si/MuzejiInGalerije/ZelezniskiMuzej/Lokomotive/ENGLokomotiva_03-002.htm Locomotive type similar to museum train locomotive 25-025 from Burger virtual museum site] | ||
| + | * [http://www.burger.si/MuzejiInGalerije/ZelezniskiMuzej/Lokomotive/ENGLokomotiva_17-006.htm Locomotive type similar to museum train locomotive 33-037 from Burger virtual museum site] | ||
[[Category:Artifacts]] | [[Category:Artifacts]] | ||
[[Category:Museum collections]] | [[Category:Museum collections]] | ||
[[Category:Museums]] | [[Category:Museums]] | ||
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The exhibition Taking the Train Through Slovenia, co-organised by the "Sava" Slovenian Society and "Logarska Valley" Association in Belgrade, supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia Belgrade,
The Railway Museum of Slovenske železnice is divided into two sections: a collection of vehicles (steam locomotives, coaches, wagons and other historic rolling stock) and a permanent exhibition relating to various fields of railway history and technology. On addition Railway Museum also offers rides with Museum Trains.
Museum Trains
The Museum Train started its ride in 1986. It rides on a part of a historical Transalpina Railway, which was inaugurated on July 19th 1906 in order to complete the railway that linked Vienna and Central Europe with the Adriatic regions of Austro-Hungarian Empire, especially with the strategic port at Trieste. During the First World War, it carried the majority of Austrian military supplies to the Isonzo Front. There are many Musem Train destinations around Slovenia, but most frequent Museum Train trip connects Jesenice in Slovenia with the towns of Nova Gorica in Slovenia and Gorizia in Italy through the Julian Alps. Stunning views and distinctive features of the railway are the 6,339 metre-long Bohinj Tunnel under 1,498 meter high Mount Kobla and the Solkan Bridge with its 85 meter wide stone arch high above the Soča River. There are two types of steam locomotives (25-025 and 33-037) manufactured in the beginning of 20th century still operating. They are dragging 6 old passenger wagons that are renovated after original plans from Vienna Railway Museum. All technical support and maintenance for museum trains is carried out by mechanists from Railway Museum of Slovenia in Ljubljana - Šiška. Ride includes conductors with old customs in old costumes, railway guards and friendly service personnel who take care of the drinks and food on the way.
External links
- Slovene Railway Museum web page
- Burger virtual guide to Railway Museum
- Museum Train on Slovene Railways web page
- Transalpina (Bohinj) Railway on Wikipedia
- Timetables and guide arrangements, Nova Gorica - Bled
- Leaflet about Museum Train trips and schedule
- Locomotive type similar to museum train locomotive 25-025 from Burger virtual museum site
- Locomotive type similar to museum train locomotive 33-037 from Burger virtual museum site
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The Railway Museum of Slovenske železnice … The Railway Museum of Slovenske železnice originated in 1981 when the Ljubljana Railway Directorate established a Museum Section to manage the collection of old steam locomotives stored at Parmova ulica 35 and also acquired new premises for a depository, workshop and exhibition area. depository, workshop and exhibition area. +
The Railway Museum of Slovenske železnice … The Railway Museum of Slovenske železnice originated in 1981 when the Ljubljana Railway Directorate established a Museum Section to manage the collection of old steam locomotives stored at Parmova ulica 35 and also acquired new premises for a depository, workshop and exhibition area. depository, workshop and exhibition area. +
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