The CFR class 151 was one of the fastest Romanian steam locomotive classes ever, with a maximum speed somewhere between 120 and 140 km/h. Locomotive 151002 was one of a series of only two units manufactured by Malaxa Plants in 1939 and 1941. These were the most powerful steam locomotives manufactured in Romania, being able to tow over 3,000 tons.
Locomotive 151001 was captured by the Soviet Union in 1945, and it suffered a boiler explosion a few years later in Kharkiv; but 151002 ran until 1971 and is now in a museum.This picture is from 1968. Length: 22.97 meters (75 ft); Weight:190 tonnes. (Reddit pic)
That is impressive ,glad this one survived.
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