Front view of the Russian P36 0064 at the Brest station. Photo taken with permission.

Close up view on the cab of the Russian P36 0064. These locomotives had an all-weather cab to deal with the harsh winter weather.

P36 0064 is awaiting departure from the Brest station at the border between Poland and Belarus. In 1990, this was the first steam charter to be organized in the former Soviet Union. The train run ... (more)

P36 0064 is awaiting departure from the Brest station at the border between Poland and Belarus. In 1990, this was the first steam charter to be organized in the former Soviet Union. The train run ... (more)

The striking semi-streamlined P36, named after its Kolomna project number and nicknamed Pobeda (victory), was the USSR's final express passenger steam locomotive. Slightly less powerful but faster... (more)