Skuteč

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The Skuteč railway station on line 261 (Svitavy - Žďárec u Skutče), until the 1960s under the name Skuteč - město and the Žďárec u Skutče end railway station was named Skuteč. The regional railway connects the railway lines 260 (Česká Třebová - Brno) and 238 (Pardubice - Havlíčkův Brod). At present, with low traffic, but previously with heavy freight traffic, mainly aggregates extracted in two real quarries were transported. Humperky was connected by a siding directly to the railway yard of the Litice station, where a siding about 2 km long led. Also wood material from Čachnov and other stations was transported. It is also an important route for tourists to the Žďár Hills (St. Čachnov, Borová u Poličky, Polička). CZ200203

Action of Pardubice Railway Transport Association - passage of historical train - Skuteč - 2.9.2017 - exhibition of locomotives, driving of historic motor car Hurvínek to the station, steam engine, armament of steam locomotive with water. This year it has been 120 years since the commencement of operation on the local railway between Polička and Žďárec u Skutče. On the occasion of this anniversary on Saturday 2 September celebrations took place with a varied program, the main point of which was the ride of historic trains. You could take a train composed of historical cars of the former third class and guided by the steam locomotive Ušatá / Bulík (464.008). Accompanied by train crews in uniforms from the thirties of the last century, the company also included a historic company car selling souvenirs on railways and the possibility of transporting baby carriages. Special trains with steam locomotive will be complemented by historical motor cars Singrovka (M240.0113), Crocodile (M286.0044) and Hurvínek (M131.1228). The staff of these trains were dressed in historical uniforms, and those used on the railways since the 1960s. Passengers were checked in on all special trains by cardboard tickets. Other accompanying events: Borová u Poličky - pedal car for children, exhibition on the history of the local ceremony in the local ceremonial hall, steam engine armament water, refreshments, Krouna - armament of steam locomotive with water, Polička - commemorative stamp and sale of souvenirs with railway theme, exhibition of locomotives, dressage rides, motor locomotive or motor car; A motion picture train showing children's films; Train A toy that served as a playroom for children.