The Carpathian Tram Narrow-Gauge Railway in Vyhoda Is Getting Its Own Museum

A museum called “The Narrow-Gauge Railway Station” is being established at the Carpathian Tram station in the village of Vyhoda, in the Precarpathian region. The project is funded by the European Union. No opening date has been announced yet: according to the village council, there is still a lot of work to be done.

It's hard to talk about the Carpathian Tram without smiling. A little steam locomotive, two carriages, an open-air platform — and you're slowly travelling alongside a mountain river. Now this story is about to have a home of its own, too.

The “Narrow-Gauge Railway Station” museum will tell the story of the Carpathian forest railways: how they were once used to transport timber and how they eventually became tourist routes.

The project is funded through a cross-border initiative called “Carpathian Narrow-Gauge Railways — A Journey in the Footsteps of the Carpathian Forest Railways”. Its Polish partner is the Bieszczady Forest Railway Foundation. There is also a narrow-gauge railway on the other side of the border, so the idea is a shared one: to preserve this part of Carpathian history on both sides of the mountains.

About the Narrow-Gauge Railway

The track here is just 70 centimetres wide. The train itself is modest: a little steam locomotive, two carriages, and an open-air platform. The route runs alongside the Mizunka River, with stops near a spring and waterfalls.

How to Get There

Vyhoda is located 7 km from Dolyna. From Kyiv, the most convenient option is to take a train to Ivano-Frankivsk, then continue by car or bus via Dolyna.

What Else to See Nearby

• Dolyna — a neighbouring town and a convenient place to stop along the way.
• Bolekhiv — a small historic town nearby.
• Skole Beskids National Nature Park — a great option for anyone who wants to continue their journey into the mountains.