Russian Steam: A First Look
Features & Places
* Cab Rides and Runbys
* The amazing "Strategic Reserve"
* Diesels & Electrics
* Six Classes of Steam
* Ukraine from Kiev to Carpathian Mts.
* From Baltic States to Minsk and White Russia
When the Iron Curtain lifted, the stage was set for an incredible drama in railroading. Shedding the cloak of secrecy, a parade of six classes of remarkable steam locomotives rolled forth to the appreciation of Western railfans. Following the breakup of the Soviet Union, Goodheart Productions made three trips to Russia and the Ukraine beginning in April 1990 to videotape these steam locomotives in action on a series of historic rail tours.
The first Western look at six classes of steam:
*P36 4-8-4: For years we could only wonder about these magnificent broad gauge machines. Now they are revealed to Western eyes at last! Tall drive wheels, skyline casing, smoke deflectors, magnificent livery...the P36 has it |
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