Discovery to Document WWII Treasure Train Investigation

WALBRZYCH: In partnership with the Polish town of Walbrzych, Discovery Communications has announced plans to film the investigation of a buried World War II German armored train that may contain treasure.

The investigation will be undertaken by the Department of Geophysics at the University of Science and Technology (AGH) in Kraków. According to legend, the train has been buried near the town for nearly 70 years. It is rumored to carry gold and priceless artwork.

“For over 30 years, Discovery has been guided by its mission to educate and entertain people around the world,” said Marjorie Kaplan, the president of content for Discovery Networks International. “We are honored to be collaborating with [Walbrzych mayor] Roman Szelemej, and documenting the work of AGH, one of the leading scientific bodies, and the efforts of [Piotr] Koper and [Andreas] Richter, to help chronicle what will no doubt continue to be a globally captivating story, and could be one of the most significant World War II archaeological finds ever made.”

“We are proud to have the world’s eyes on Poland as we stand alongside our local partners to capture these events as they unfold,” added Olgierd Dobrzynski, the general manager of Discovery Networks Poland. “We look forward to sharing this story around the world in a way that only Discovery can through its global networks and rich heritage of capturing these monumental moments in history.”

“The University of Science and Technology (AGH) in Kraków has many years of experience in conducting geophysical researches in the area of the Owl Mountains,” remarked Professor Janusz Madej, the chief of research expedition at the department of Geophysics AGH. “For instance, we have explored the surroundings of the famous Książ Castle on multiple occasions. I am glad that our experience and the modern equipment will contribute to solving the riddle that has kept so many people around the world interested.”