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Steam Locomotion in the 21st Century The Recent History of Steam Locomotive Development |
updated 7 February 2022
| P36.0032 is a Russian P36
4-8-4 which was modified by Phil Girdlestone. The
P36's were built in the 1950's, and feature the 4-8-4
wheel arrangement made popular in the United States
along with a typical Russian design boiler. These
engines were quite successful but came shortly before
dieselization was mandated. Fortunately, several
examples have survived. The P36's featured roller
bearing axles and main rods, and were fairly modern as
built. Phil modified P36.0032 with a Lempor exhaust
and double chimney in May 2004 for use on the
Trans-Siberian Express. This locomotive is based at
Saint Petersburg Sort. depot.
Thanks to Tim Littler for the photos
and information. Read more about this locomotive and
its interesting and eventful history here: https://www.goldeneagleluxurytrains.com/about-us/P36-Locomotive.php |
