EN57 Regio Train

The "toilet car," the "orthopaedist," or maybe "tyku-tyku"? The multifaceted EN57 train has become a permanent fixture in the history of Polish railways. It is recognized not only by avid railway enthusiasts but also by ordinary citizens who have been riding the "toilet car" since childhood. This nickname was given due to the characteristic smell inside the vehicle, and the extremely "comfortable" plastic seats, of course, available on the longest routes, contributed to its moniker "orthopaedist." Memories associated with the EN57 train ensure that there are many terms for it in railway jargon.

Polish railways have something to boast about — the EN57 was named the longest-produced rail vehicle in the world. Between 1962 and 1993, over 1429 units of this model were produced at the Pafawag factory in Wrocław, and modernizations of individual units continue to this day.

At nikiniki, you can get a T-shirt with the train in Regional Railways livery, as well as with the EN57 Series II, appearing in its historic yellow-and-blue paint scheme. An EN57 T-shirt is an ideal gift not only for a railway worker but also for your loved one who nostalgically recalls journeys on uncomfortable plastic seats.

The drawing's author is the Wrocław artist Paweł Grabowski.