This one is the first operational TEP60 after almost 10 years. It was restored for tourist purposes last year. It was put out of order for winter time now but we are looking for return.:). And I know that the second unit is being restored now. But for now I don't know for what routes it will be used. I think this is a really good trend worldwide to revive "oldfashioned" engines (and steam as well). Learning history is really good.
@Vasily.Semin - Very good indeed. What is amazing about it is that it's being done at all, since there is such an overwhelming emphasis by corporations to squeeze every last penny out of their enterprises for short term gains. This is a beautifully restored unit!
@Maersk.146 Sure, you are right about economy. I was thinking about that. And my understanding is that reviving Ruskeala trip is the place for great business opportunities for the RZD operator. Revivning some "relict" engines (and steam as well) is good for image and business. And I really hope that US will do much of that. I have never been to US, but I've seen pictures and documentaries. Scenaries are outstanding out there you have! I really hope one day to make US pictures.
@Vasily.Semin - I certainly hope you are someday able to visit the US. There are a lot of steam restoration projects going on, and it is quite amazing to see the finished locomotives in operation. One of the most interesting is the former C&O 2-6-6-2 restored by the Western Maryland Scenic Railway, the last steam loco ever built by Baldwin for a North American railroad, delivered in 1949. It only operated for four years before being retired. There are a number of other steam locos in operation, too, the most notable being the UP Big Boy, which I have seen several times. We are running out of superlatives to describe that monster, to say the least!
I think it is especially great that so many steam engines are being revived. When I was in Karelia in October I was really impressed by such a number of steam trains. I think it is a good trend worldwide becuase it gives people some spirit and some ties betweeen the past and the present. As for the Big Boy I have seen some pictures and videos. And even in these media it looks something out of this world! Really fantastic.
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This one is the first operational TEP60 after almost 10 years. It was restored for tourist purposes last year. It was put out of order for winter time now but we are looking for return.:). And I know that the second unit is being restored now. But for now I don't know for what routes it will be used.
I think this is a really good trend worldwide to revive "oldfashioned" engines (and steam as well). Learning history is really good.
This is a beautifully restored unit!
Sure, you are right about economy. I was thinking about that. And my understanding is that reviving Ruskeala trip is the place for great business opportunities for the RZD operator. Revivning some "relict" engines (and steam as well) is good for image and business.
And I really hope that US will do much of that. I have never been to US, but I've seen pictures and documentaries. Scenaries are outstanding out there you have! I really hope one day to make US pictures.
I think it is especially great that so many steam engines are being revived. When I was in Karelia in October I was really impressed by such a number of steam trains. I think it is a good trend worldwide becuase it gives people some spirit and some ties betweeen the past and the present.
As for the Big Boy I have seen some pictures and videos. And even in these media it looks something out of this world! Really fantastic.