006 - Electric Locomotive No. 6 – “Elektrikkraavtstanito Nmr. 3” (Electric Power Station No. 3)
Built: 1958
Class/serial no.: Voltaa/VZ672803E
Length: 19m
Weight: 95 tonnes
Power: 900kW
Max speed: 135 kph
As the 1970s turned to the 1980s, our rolling stock became a laughing stock to our neighbours in the West. The state lacked funds to replace older units and so some of our locomotives were forty or more years old. Electric Locomotive No. 6, “Electric Power Station No. 3” is a case in point, an item of railway archaeology. Can you imagine such a state of affairs being tolerated on your own railways? It wasn’t always so. Taking into account the size of the country, the extent of our rail system had been a source of national pride. And even with its antiquated stock, Jernezikknoorskii continued to offer a comprehensive and efficient service to our citizens and industry. Jobs with the organisation continued to be highly prized. After a fashion, they still are.
