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I need your help!
- Pikku-Pässi
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#pelastetaanpassi
The locomotive before restauration in 2016.
About the project
In the center of the renowned Fiskars ironworks lives a tiny black and green steam locomotive called 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.
The restoration work will be finnished during year 2024. The next step is to build a locomotive depot that works as a experience- and learning environment. To bring Pikku-Pässi back home again, we still need your help. You can help by buying Pikku-Pässi products in the museum shop at Fiskars museum or becoming a museum volunteer.
The restauration
The locomotive will be fully functional and restored to its former glory by restorer Juha-Pekka Viitanen. He 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 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