Russian P 36 4-8-4

William Ramsey · **Joined:** Fri Sep 03, 2004 12:35 am **Posts:** 2

I am looking for any builder information about the Russian 4-8-4's classed P 36.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
William Ramsey

Alexander D. Mitchell IV · **Posted:** Mon May 14, 2012 3:36 pm

Your Favorite Internet Search Engine with "Russian P36 4-8-4" brings you Wikipedia's listing for "4-8-4" which brings you, among other semi-dubious info:

Quote:

Builder details:

P36-0001 Kolomna Locomotive Works 9000 / 1949 (prototype)
P36-0002–P36-0005 Kolomna Locomotive Works ? – ? / 1953
P36-0006 Kolomna Locomotive Works ? / 1954
P36-0007–P36-0036 Kolomna Locomotive Works 10182–10201 / 1954
P36-0037–P36-0161 Kolomna Locomotive Works 10205–10330 / 1955
P36-0162–P36-0251 Kolomna Locomotive Works 10331–10420 / 1956

You need more?

William Ramsey · **Joined:** Fri Sep 03, 2004 12:35 am **Posts:** 2

Sure, how about engine stats? Or someplace I can retrieve them? Website maybe?

BTW, thanks for the extra, extra speedy response!

Greatly appreciated!

William Ramsey

Frank Hicks · **Posted:** Mon May 14, 2012 4:36 pm

William Ramsey wrote:

Sure, how about engine stats? Or someplace I can retrieve them? Website maybe?

This page has some info, no idea as to the accuracy:

http://dzherelo.com.ua/en/steam-loco-collection/P36_4_8_4

trolleyira · **Joined:** Fri Jul 22, 2005 11:22 pm **Posts:** 219

Back in 1993, I was fortunate to go on a trip behind a P-36 in the Ural mountain area. Scenery much like Pennsylvania hills. The topper was a cab ride for about 100 kilometers. A nice locomotive and smooth riding.