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Thank you for your help! See you soon
- Pikku-Pässi
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Fiskars Pikku-Pässi at the end off the restauration in 2025.
The plans for the locomotive depot in Fiskars 2024
Work with the foundation of the engine shed in May 2025.
View from the locomotive shed in 2025.
The locomotive before restauration in 2016.
Pikku-Pässi during restauration in Jokioinen.
About the project
In the center of the renowned Fiskars ironworks lives a tiny steam locomotive called Fiskars Pikku-Pässi, which was built in 1890. Actually, Pikku-Pässi is Finland’s first and oldest narrow-gauge steam locomotive that transported raw materials to the ironworks and distributed ready-made and acclaimed Fiskars products around the world.
During feasts and festivals, Pikku-Pässi’s carriages were decorated, and both locals and celebrities like Mannerheim and Bobrikoff went on trips. After the railroad closed down, our beloved Pikku-Pässi stood unemployed outside in the rain and cold.
The aim with Pelatstetaan Pässi - project is to save and restore the old locomotive to full functionality and to create a new experience- and learning environment in connection to the train.
What is happening right now?
Pikku-Pässi has undergone extensive restoration and is soon ready to return to Fiskars Village. To protect and showcase this unique locomotive, we have built a special locomotive shed next to the former knife factory in Fiskars. The shed is constructed of solid bricks to blend seamlessly with the historical ironworks environment. Large windows will allow visitors to admire Pikku-Pässi around the clock. This is not just a shelter for the locomotive but also a new learning environment and an important part of the museum's public activities. We are planning to open the locomotive shed and learning environment for visitors in June 2026.
Learn more about Pikku-Pässi locomotive
Thank you for all donations and sponsorship that helped us build the locomotive shed.
You can still contribute to the project by buying Pikku-Pässi products in the museum shop at Fiskars museum or becoming a museum volunteer.
The restauration
After the restauration that started in 2016 the locomotive will be fully functional and restored to its former glory. The restorer Juha-Pekka Viitanen is experienced in steam engines and is responsible for the restoration plan and all the practical work, in co-operation with the Railway Museum in Finland and Fiskars Museum. In his restoration work, Viitanen applies traditional materials, methods and tools, that he has inherited from the former engineering workshop of the State Railways in Finland. In addition, he helps to maintain the know-how and tradition of steam engines.
The restoration has been financially supported by numerous foundations, companies, and individuals through a fund raising campaign in 2017. A warm thank you to everyone who has participated with donations!
The working committee
“Save Pikku-Pässi” is a project administered by Fiskars Museum. The Fiskars Museum preserves and explores the culture of the ironworks from the 17th century to present time. The steam locomotive Pikku-Pässi belongs to Fiskars Museum’s collections.
The project is carried out in co-operation with the landlord Fiskars Group and The Finnish Railway Museum and other partners of co-operation. Assistance concerning tracks and railway traffic is given by Väylävirasto and NRC Group.
For more information contact the Museum Director Emi Ingo, emi.ingo@fiskarsmuseum.fi