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Russian steam cemetery
Author: railfanski
Date: 11-29-2017 - 21:24

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Published on Nov 2, 2017

(28 Oct 2017) LEADIN:

A small area in Russia's Perm region has become a silent cemetery for abandoned steam locomotives, attracting tourists keen to photograph its old, rusting residents.

Rail enthusiasts are now attempting to preserve the forgotten location, perhaps even coax one of its engines back to life.

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Near the village of Shumkovo, in Russia's central Perm region, lies a cemetery like no other.

Rather than weed-covered headstones, it's filled with ageing steam locomotives from the mid-20th century.

Sat upon rusty rails and gradually merging into the nearby forest, there are dozens of old locomotives - the oldest from 1936, the youngest from 1956.

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