Pafawag 5B/6B EN57

Kibel (toilet), ortopeda (orthopedist), tyku-tyku (tick-tock), or perhaps żółtek (yellow)? The multi-faceted EN57 train has permanently etched itself into the history of Polish railways. It is recognized not only by avid railway enthusiasts but also by average citizens who have been riding the "kibel" since childhood. It earned this moniker due to the characteristic smell inside the vehicle, and the extremely "comfortable" plastic seats, of course available on the longest routes, contributed to its "orthopedist" nickname. Memories associated with the EN57 train ensure that there is no shortage of its designations in railway jargon.

Polish railways have something to boast about – the EN57 has been dubbed the longest-produced rail vehicle in the world. Between 1962 and 1993, over 1429 units of this model were manufactured at the Pafawag plants in Wrocław, and modernizations of individual units continue to this day.

At nikiniki, you can get a T-shirt featuring the EN57 Series II train, appearing in its historical yellow and blue livery. The long-sleeved T-shirt with the EN57 is an ideal gift idea not only for a railwayman but also for your loved one who nostalgically recalls journeys on uncomfortable plastic seats.

The drawing is by Benio Bereś.