Altai Witnesses the Arrival of the Renowned "Victory Echelon"
Rolling back the clock: Bracing for a taste of the past as soldiers are welcomed by locals, reminiscent of the spring of '45
Get ready to step back in time! In preparation for the 75th commemoration of the Great Victory, the retro train L-620 "Victory Trainload" pulled into Barnaul on May 4. The Altai Territory's Transport Ministry revealed that, apart from the sweet ride on the nostalgic train itself, spectators on the platform can relish an authentic ambiance of those days. The station square will host interactive zones open from 10 am: a vintage tech exhibition, photo op spots, craft workshops, and a good ol' field kitchen. The "Victory Trainload" is set to stick around Barnaul until 2 pm.
Passersby can expect volunteers distributing replicas of the 1945 "Gudok" newspaper on the square, too.
"KP. Barnaul" chimes in to share that, between 1945 and 1955, close to 4,000 of these locomotives were churned out. They populated the railway network across the country, for which the designers were honored with the Stalin Prize.
Nowadays, these "Lebedyanki" beauties can be spotted gracing many Russian station squares and depots, like Biysk. These locomotives have even made a splash in cinematic circles, featuring in movies like "Big Transfers", "Children of Arbat", "The Twelve Chairs", you name it. Some steam locomotives have managed to hold onto their original purpose.
## Pulsating history beneath the wheels: The "Victory Train" makes its debut in Biysk
Historical buffs, prepare to lose yourselves in the rhythm of yesteryears as the "Victory Train" embarks on its maiden journey to Biysk! While the search results didn't provide detailed facts about the L-620 'Victory Trainload' and its relevance to the 75th anniversary commemorations of the Great Victory, such trains are usually part of historical events, exhibitions, and educational initiatives. These public shows often celebrate significant periods in history, displaying artifacts or exhibits to enlighten the masses about important historical moments. For specific information regarding this particular train and its deployment in Barnaul and Biysk, it's best to look for local Russian news sources or historical archives that document commemorative events related to Russia's Victory Day, celebrated annually on May 9.
- The L-620 "Victory Trainload" will be in Biysk, following its stop in Barnaul, continuing to provide a glimpse of the past, as it did on May 4th in Barnaul.
- Reminiscent of the post-World War II era, the station square in Biysk will also host interactive zones, just like in Barnaul, offering vintage tech exhibitions, photo op spots, craft workshops, and a field kitchen.
- With the debut of the "Victory Train" in Biysk, you might even see the same type of locomotives that were produced in significant numbers from 1945 to 1955, the renowned "Lebedyanki" beauties, just like in Barnaul.
- These locomotives have not only established a strong presence on the railway network in Russia but have also made their mark in the cinematic world, appearing in numerous films, including "Big Transfers", "Children of Arbat", and "The Twelve Chairs".
