Soviet streamliner П36-0050 at L'viv Glavny. Ukraine.
The Russian "Victory" class 4-8-4 express passenger locomotives were the last mainline express steam locomotives built for SzD Soviet Railways, 251 being built between 1950-56 by Kolomna. The designation P36 was actually the locomotive works project number for the type but it became the class number when the locomotives went into production. The "П" or P as it is in latin script was significant as they became nicknamed 'Pobeda' or "Victory" class engines.
П36-0050 based at Korosten depot is seen at L'viv Glavny with the UK LCGB (Locomotive Club of Great Britain) "Beskid Wanderer" railtour. With the early morning mist lifting over the gloom of L'viv's main station the train was running as the 06.11 Bryukhovichi to Khyrov (Chirov).
Soviet streamliner П36-0050 at L'viv Glavny. Ukraine.
The Russian "Victory" class 4-8-4 express passenger locomotives were the last mainline express steam locomotives built for SzD Soviet Railways, 251 being built between 1950-56 by Kolomna. The designation P36 was actually the locomotive works project number for the type but it became the class number when the locomotives went into production. The "П" or P as it is in latin script was significant as they became nicknamed 'Pobeda' or "Victory" class engines.
П36-0050 based at Korosten depot is seen at L'viv Glavny with the UK LCGB (Locomotive Club of Great Britain) "Beskid Wanderer" railtour. With the early morning mist lifting over the gloom of L'viv's main station the train was running as the 06.11 Bryukhovichi to Khyrov (Chirov).