Polish steam comforts Ukrainian refugees: On Saturday, April 16, the Hub Division of the NMRA Ukraine Support Fund together with The Wolsztyn Experience Mutual Trust Society and the Wolsztyn Steam Shed Cultural Institute ran a free steam special and picnic for nearly 300 Ukrainian refugees housed in the Wolsztyn, Poland area.
The Hub`s Ukraine Support Fund was set up to provide funding for food, housing, medical care and emotional support for these refugees. Saturday`s events provided a fun filled event for the children and their families and was enjoyed by all.
Saturday`s run was from Wolsztyn to Stefanowo about (10 1/2 miles) down the line. Because of the size of the crowd we split the group in half. The first group started at the roundhouse where we gave tours and had bouncey rides. This group then bused to Stefanowo for the picnic and games. After lunch this group rode the special back to Wolsztyn.
The second group started at the Wolsztyn station and rode the special to Stefanowo for the picnic and games, and then took busses back to the roundhouse for tours and bouncy rides.
In Poland, trains only blow a short toot for grade crossings. On Saturday, we decided to use U.S. whistle codes and woke a few people up. — Stan Ames, The Hub Division Ukraine Support Fund Agent
Never let human kindness know any boundaries…
This is terrific response to a people traumatized by war.