Category: Civil Architecture > Locomotive
District: Viseu > Vouzela > Figueiredo das Donas
The E103 Locomotive is on display in the locality of Real das Donas, which is part of the Union of Parishes of Fataunços and Figueiredo das Donas, in the municipality of Vouzela. Its presence in a public space allows for easy and accessible observation, set within the tranquil environment of this community.
This E103 model steam locomotive is a significant piece of industrial and railway heritage. Built in Germany in 1907, it was originally acquired by Caminhos de Ferro de Guimarães. After 1947, with the reorganization of the narrow-gauge companies, the E103 joined the national fleet and served on various railway lines.
One of the routes this locomotive traveled was the Vouga Valley line, which connected Viseu to Sernada do Vouga and crossed the municipality of Vouzela. Its presence in Figueiredo das Donas is, therefore, a tangible link to the region's railway past.
More than an exhibit, the E103 Locomotive was erected as a monument of tribute. Dedicated to the memory of all railway workers, it symbolizes the profound connection that local communities maintained with the railway over decades.
This imposing steam train is a guardian of collective memory, recalling a time when railway transport played a fundamental role in the development and daily life of Vouzela. Its presence evokes the stories and legacy of a time that, though distant, remains alive in the cultural identity of the municipality.
The E103 Locomotive stands out in the space where it is displayed, captivating the eye with its robustness and the details of its engineering. Accompanied by its original tracks and an information panel, the machine offers an authentic image of a time when steam engines dominated transport.
It is a visual point of interest for visitors to the locality, inviting close observation of its mechanical details and providing an evocative setting for those who appreciate the aesthetics of 20th-century technology.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.7323023, -8.04527288
Coordinates DMS: 40°43'56.3"N 08°02'43.0"W