Pafawag 5B/6B EN57

"Kibel" (toilet), "ortopeda" (orthopedist), "tyku-tyku" (tic-tac), or maybe "żółtek" (yellow one)? 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. This nickname was given to it due to the characteristic smell inside the vehicle, and the extremely "comfortable" plastic seats, of course available on the longest routes, contributed to its "ortopeda" moniker. The memories associated with the EN57 train ensure that there is no shortage of its descriptions 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 produced at the Pafawag factories in Wrocław, and modernizations of individual units continue to this day.

At nikiniki, you can get a hoodie featuring the second series of the EN57 train, presented in its historic yellow-and-blue livery. An EN57 hoodie 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's author is Benio Bereś.