Taiwan Railway Museum | Employee Bathhouse Permanent Exhibition: Daily Memories of Railway Workers Beneath the Steam, From Coal Dust and Sweat to the Warmth of Humanity

Amidst the steamy mist, witness the true daily lives of railway workers. Step into the Taiwan Railway Museum's "Employee Bathhouse Permanent Exhibition," a corner that invites you to slow down. Unlike typical exhibitions showcasing trains and railway technology, this exhibition eschews rails and steam engines, instead focusing on a remarkably simple yet crucial space: the bathhouse.

In the days of steam locomotives, railway workers grappled day after day with coal dust and oil, their bodies stained with sweat and soot. At nightfall, returning to the bathhouse to unwind from the day's toil and grime was a moment most relatable to them.

The permanent exhibition recreates those days through architectural models, video footage, and oral accounts from employees. Interviewees on screen recount the daily grind of the day, even reminding people to "get off the train quickly," transporting us back to the bustling railway era.

Post by 諸文武 | Sep 2, 2025