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A visit to the Brest Museum of Railway Technology will be a fascinating and informative experience, especially for those who are interested in the history of transport and technical achievements. This museum will allow you to delve deeper into the era of railway development, trace the evolution of technology and learn many interesting facts.

In the XX century, the active construction of railway tracks in Belarus began. One of the first and largest railroads was the Smolensk-Brest highway. The history of railway development and the emergence of railway technology is of great interest not only for history buffs, but also for ordinary passengers who prefer trains to other modes of transport.

In May 2002, at the initiative and project of the veteran of labor and honorary railroad worker A. Hello, the open-air museum of railway equipment in Brest has started its work. The museum's exposition is closely connected with the history of the appearance of railway transport in Belarus. During its existence, the museum has been actively replenished with various equipment and devices.

The museum's exposition is located on three tracks with a total length of just over a kilometer. It includes more than 170 pieces of equipment, among which you can see ancient steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, steam cranes, track mechanisms, station bell, station clock of the middle of the XX century, freight, mail and passenger cars of different historical periods. The museum presents railway exhibits from the time of tsarist Russia, the early Soviet period, the war and post-war periods, as well as modern locomotives. The oldest exhibits of the museum are a carriage and a steam locomotive, released in 1905.

The exposed objects can be viewed not only from the outside, but also inside. Visitors can sit in the driver's cabin, touch the mechanisms, press buttons and move levers. Most of the exhibits are active objects, which are often used for sightseeing trips and filming movies.

It is worth noting that the museum of railway equipment is located near the main military monument of Belarus — the Brest Fortress. This attracts visitors who want to combine the inspection of railway exhibits with a visit to the fortress. The museum staff will be happy to tell you about each exhibit presented here, making the visit even more interesting and informative.

This museum is a vivid reflection of the development of railway technology in Belarus. It is especially attractive to those who consider trains to be a real work of art and admire the beauty and power of massive machinery. Visiting the museum will allow you to expand your knowledge of railway transport and plunge into the fascinating world of railway history.