An american steam locomotive in Ukraine. The YeA class engines have been built by Alco and Baldwin between 1944 and 1947. They were nicknamed "Amerikanskii" in the former Soviet Union.

Side view of the Yea #2026. The YeA class engines have been built by Alco and Baldwin between 1944 and 1947. They were nicknamed "Amerikanskii" in the former Soviet Union.

An American steam locomotive in Ukraine. The YeA class engines have been built by Alco and Baldwin between 1944 and 1947. They were nicknamed "Amerikanskii" in the former Soviet Union.

The two oil fired Soviet steam locomotives SO 17-4371 (2-10-0) and ER 790-33 (0-10-0) are hauling a freight train between Grechany and Larga. This was the first outing for the ER for 14 years.

Side view of the oil fired Soviet steam locomotive SO 17-4371 (2-10-0)

The two oil fired Soviet steam locomotives SO 17-4371 (2-10-0) and ER 790-33 (0-10-0) are hauling a freight train between Grechany and Larga. This was the first outing for the ER for 14 years.

Time for a little chat on the platform before the train departure.

Early morning departure from the Vapnyarka station.

The 750 mm Soviet narrow gauge steam locomotive Gr-280 is hauling a passenger train near Gaiyvoron.

In Ukraine, not all the cows watch the trains go by.

The Dzherelo hotel train is making a brief stop at a little station en route to Gaiyvoron. Attracted by the sound, a few locals came to the station to see this unusual train hauled by a steam loco... (more)

Taking pictures of the Dzherelo train in a pumpkins field between Vapnyarka and Gaiyvoron.

Dzherelo hotel train between Vapnyarka and Gaiyvoron hauled by the Su252-21.

Between Khristinovka and Vapnyarka.

It's time to take a break. This applies to the crews of the two steam locomotives, but also to the old man who returns home with his wheelbarrow laden with firewood.