83-158, former JZ, under heavy overhaul at Banovici workshops

Shunting in Banovici

Narrow-gauge steam locomotive series 83 is still active in the coal mine Banovici

From Oskova (where the washery is located) the line goes uphill to Banovici, where the loco depot is situated. After another three kilometres the open cast mine of Grivice is reached. Between Osko... (more)

The 83 class steam locomotive was very popular on the former narrow gauge lines in Yugoslavia. On of this engines is still in use today in Bosnia at the Banovici coal mines.

Real Steam in Bosnia in 2008. The class 83 steam locomotive is ready to leave Oskova station with an empty coal train.