Klub přátel kolejových vozidel Brno

Klub přátel kolejových vozidel Brno (KPKV) is a Czech association of railway enthusiasts based in Brno. Its stated purpose is the repair, renovation, operation, presentation and rental of historic rolling stock, with a particular focus on motor traction but also including steam locomotives. The club is headed by Jiří Kotas, one of its founding members, initiators and a patron of the organisation. All vehicles in the club's collection are owned by its chairman. The club is based at Brno's dolní nádraží (lower station), where most of its rolling stock and railway-related objects can be seen. Its collection includes several independent-traction locomotives purchased from industrial sidings in the Czech Republic, steam locomotives, and various carriages from passenger to freight types, including overhead line maintenance vehicles. Among the notable steam locomotives is ČKD 1435 BS 200 (213.901) from 1954, the only operational steam locomotive in the collection. Other unique exhibits include a class 998 steam accumulator locomotive that served at SETUZA a.s., described as the last steam locomotive delivered from production to Czechoslovakia, and two ČKD 1435 CS 40 A steam accumulator locomotives, of which only two survive and both are owned by KPKV Brno. Another highlight is the JŽ 33 032, registered with the Czech Railway Authority under number 555.0186 with tender 930.2186, which is being prepared for operation. KPKV also participates in commercial operation of some historic vehicles. It has a tradition of cooperation on special trains with the company JHMD and regular autumn deployments of its vehicles at events of the Kroměřížská dráha civic association, which operates excursion trains on the Kojetín–Tovačov line. Between 1997 and 2006 the club operated on line No. 903 from Havlíčkův Brod to Žďár nad Sázavou; this activity ended when the track was lifted in 2006. Currently KPKV concentrates its museum activity on the Nemotice–Koryčany line and the so-called "Tovačovka", to which it also directs nostalgic and excursion trains. Beyond these lines, the association's vehicles are used by passengers, photographers and filmmakers almost anywhere the transport route allows. KPKV dispatches special trains several times a year for closed paying groups of railway nostalgia fans. The club maintains a website at kpkv.net and has been featured in Czech media, including Czech Television's Dobré ráno programme in 2016 and a radio interview with Ing. Kotas. Its collection is presented through categories such as electric locomotives, diesel locomotives, diesel railcars, steam locomotives, passenger cars, freight cars, draisines and special vehicles.

Klub přátel kolejových vozidel Brno (KPKV) is a Czech association of railway enthusiasts based in Brno. It was founded by Jiří Kotas and other founding members, with Kotas serving as chairman and patron. The club's primary aim is to preserve and maintain historic rolling stock, especially motor traction but also steam locomotives, and to present it to the public. From the beginning, the club sought to build a collection of various railway vehicles. Its direction was influenced by the fact that vehicles from industrial sidings were readily available for purchase and preservation, leading to a notable collection of siding vehicles, some of which survive only as single examples. Over time, the club also managed to save vehicles from regular mainline service. The club is based at Brno's dolní nádraží (lower station), where most of its rolling stock and railway-related objects are displayed. Between 1997 and 2006, KPKV operated on line No. 903 from Havlíčkův Brod to Žďár nad Sázavou; this activity ended when the track was lifted in 2006. Currently, the club concentrates its museum activity on the Nemotice–Koryčany line and the so-called "Tovačovka" (Kojetín–Tovačov line), where it also runs nostalgic and excursion trains. It has a tradition of cooperation with the company JHMD on special trains and regular autumn deployments at events of the Kroměřížská dráha civic association. KPKV dispatches special trains several times a year for closed paying groups of railway nostalgia fans, and its vehicles are used by passengers, photographers and filmmakers almost anywhere the transport route allows. Among the club's notable achievements is the preservation of unique steam locomotives. The only operational steam locomotive in the collection is ČKD 1435 BS 200 (213.901) from 1954. The club also owns a class 998 steam accumulator locomotive that served at SETUZA a.s., described as the last steam locomotive delivered from production to Czechoslovakia. Two ČKD 1435 CS 40 A steam accumulator locomotives are also in the collection; only two of this series survive and both are owned by KPKV Brno. One is in exhibitable condition and the other is being prepared for full operation. Another highlight is the JŽ 33 032, registered with the Czech Railway Authority under number 555.0186 with tender 930.2186, which is being restored to operation. The club's collection also includes various carriages from passenger to freight types, including overhead line maintenance vehicles. All vehicles in the club's collection are owned by its chairman, Jiří Kotas. The club maintains a website at kpkv.net and has been featured in Czech media, including Czech Television's Dobré ráno programme in 2016 and a radio interview with Ing. Kotas. The club continues to operate and restore historic rolling stock, contributing to the preservation of Czech railway heritage.

• 2019

  St. Nicholas ride event held on 30 November

• 2016

  Featured on Czech Television's Dobré ráno programme and Radio R interview

• 2006

  Operations on line No. 903 end when the track is lifted

• 1997

  Club begins operating on line No. 903 from Havlíčkův Brod to Žďár nad Sázavou

A volunteer railway heritage association preserving and operating historic rolling stock, offering nostalgic train experiences and vehicle rentals.

• Steam locomotive ČKD 1435 BS 200 (213.901)

  The only operational steam locomotive in the collection, built in 1954.

• Steam accumulator locomotive class 998

  Served at SETUZA a.s.; described as the last steam locomotive delivered from production to Czechoslovakia.

• Steam accumulator locomotives ČKD 1435 CS 40 A

  Only two of this series survive and both are owned by KPKV Brno; one is exhibitable, the other being prepared for full operation.

• Steam locomotive JŽ 33 032 (555.0186) with tender 930.2186

  Registered with the Czech Railway Authority; restoration to operation is underway.

• Various carriages

  Passenger and freight cars, including overhead line maintenance vehicles.

1. 1Klub přátel kolejových vozidel – official websitekpkv.net
2. 2Klub přátel kolejových vozidel Brno – Czech Wikipediacs.wikipedia.org
3. 3Klub přátel kolejových vozidel Brno – Wikidatawikidata.org