And finally, a piece of technological heritage.
Poland's last working Odra computer.
We found it in Wrocław.
For 30 years, it has managed Wrocław-Brochów railway station.
How does it work? Kacper Cecota reports.
Wrocław-Brochów is the largest freight yard in Lower Silesia.
Information about every train and wagon
entering the yard goes straight to the Odra computer.
Model 1305 ensures no wagon goes missing and valuable cargo reaches its destination.
It almost never makes a mistake.
For its time, it was a very good, well-designed product.
And, as you can see, it has served for all these years.
So its quality was quite good, too.
So good that today, Odra coordinates several newer computers at the railway station.
It's the last working example in Poland.
It occupies two rooms.
It was built in 1986 by Elwro in Wrocław.
I'm starting the consignees program for 1977.
You'll get the information from the line printer.
The first models appeared in the early 1960s.
In its day, this was a major achievement in electronics.
Odra and its applications were the subject of serious television debates.
If raw materials were delivered, and products shipped, along routes calculated by computer, transport costs would fall by about 17 million zlotys.
The late 1980s also marked the end of Elwro and Odra production.
One computer after another became obsolete.
Six years ago, Odra at Wrocław's Hutmen plant had a ceremonial send-off. Farewell, our Odra!
Dear friend, for years to come, you will still be an example to us.
A similar farewell awaits Polish State Railways staff.
A new program is being developed for different equipment.
And, well...
I'll feel sad here.
Odra's users say it will be switched off within weeks, perhaps even days.
Kacper Cecota, Wrocław.
