A several-minute light-and-sound show and a short fireworks display were a gift for the residents of Bolesławiec County. They were prepared for the official opening of the modernized railway line.

The show’s chief director, Łukasz Krolski, said: “The picturesque viaduct was the inspiration for the show. It is very charming and visually expressive. We adapted the entire concept to the structure. Sixty people worked on this performance. They handled the sound, lighting, special effects (smoke), site preparation and equipment assembly.”

Jedną z atrakcji był przejazd pociągu retro
Jedną z atrakcji był przejazd pociągu retro • Krzysztof Gwizdała
Firma Trias efektownie oświetliła wiadukt
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An old-fashioned train left a long, white trail of smoke behind it
1 / 6 An old-fashioned train left a long, white trail of smoke behind it · Photo author: Gerard Augustyn
Several thousand people watched the show
2 / 6 Several thousand people watched the show · Photo author: Krzysztof Gwizdała
Fireworks were launched into the sky at the end of the show
3 / 6 Fireworks were launched into the sky at the end of the show · Photo author: Krzysztof Gwizdała
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PKP also presented a modern Intercity train
4 / 6 PKP also presented a modern Intercity train · Photo author: Gerard Augustyn
Sixty people worked on the performance
5 / 6 Sixty people worked on the performance · Photo author: Gerard Augustyn
The performance used very expensive, modern lighting equipment
6 / 6 The performance used very expensive, modern lighting equipment · Photo author: Krzysztof Gwizdała

Michał Mazurkiewicz, who illuminated the viaduct, discussed the technical aspects of the project: “We used lighting units with 7-kilowatt bulbs, positioned behind the viaduct to create depth. These units can focus the light very narrowly and widen the beam. We also used sixteen lighting units with 3.5-kilowatt bulbs, which can generate 25 light beams. Along the entire length of the viaduct, we used architectural floodlights capable of smoothly mixing colors. The viaduct’s arches were illuminated as well. The special effects—smoke—completed the whole presentation.”

The audience responded very favorably to the show prepared for them.

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The viaduct in a panoramic view
1 / 1 The viaduct in a panoramic view · Photo author: Krzysztof Gwizdała