BLS Silesian Explorer 24-28 Jun 2022 - Part 3 - 24th June 2022

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The junction for Wrocław Swiebodzki (straight on and closed) from the high level line passing above just before, right is to Wrocław Główny.<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	Siechnice, where the tour reversed and had a photo stop but, due to an early departure, two participants were left behind in the toilets!<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	From the rear cab of the SM42 looking back, Line 349 round the back of Wrocław Brochów Yard (there has to be some advantage of being the organiser).<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	One for our many signal box aficionados...<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	A required curve (there were quite a few) from the tour train!<br>[&copy; Iain Scotchman 2022]	Gadow Yard<br>[&copy; Iain Scotchman 2022]	Gadow Yard<br>[&copy; Iain Scotchman 2022]
Wrocław Osobowice<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	The obscure non-electrified Line 292<br>[&copy; Iain Scotchman 2022]	The Polish equivalent of a Mobile Operations Manager to stop the road traffic on Line 292.<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	The remaining active freight location on Line 292.<br>[&copy; Iain Scotchman 2022]	That's a tall one! Wrocław Sołtysowice with the junction to Line 292 to the right hand side of the M62 locomotive seen ahead.<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	Reversing at Wrocław Psie-Pole station. INSET: An enlargement of some of participants stretching their legs (not everyone needed enlarging).<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	Żmigród; English is widely used on Polish signs.<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]
The Żmigród Test Track connection, it certainly has the feel of recently constructed infrastructure.<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	The pièce de résistance of the whole five day tour - the Żmigród Test Track. Fanfare.....<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	The 'slip coach' on the Żmigród Test Track. Is the observation tower to keep Gricers out or to stop them from escaping?<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	Participants at the Żmigród Test Track viewed from the observation tower.<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	The 1986 Żmigród Test Track plan	The Żmigród Test Track plan as built.	Reversal at Rawicz.<br>[&copy; Iain Scotchman 2022]
After the reversal at Rawicz the tour explored Line 362 which is now a freight branch to a sugar mill.<br>[&copy; Iain Scotchman 2022]	Miejska Górka (a former station). There have to be advantages of being the organiser... Inset: Birdwatchers??<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	Running round at Miejska Górka.<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	Running round at Miejska Górka.<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	Most of the participants are looking the other way, as if they are expecting a train to arrive or something...<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	Żórawina which is a small Polish village.<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]	At the end of the day, approaching Wrocław Główny yet again.<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]
At the end of the day, approaching Wrocław Główny yet again.<br>[© Iain Scotchman 2022]