I am vey sorry to hear this, Jukka's information was great to read. I certainly enjoyed reading what he wrote. I would like to pass my condolences to his...
... The Imperial Alexander University (former University of Åbo/Turku, presently University of Helsinki) was by imperial decree a Legal Deposit meaning that a...
... Mr Eljas Pölhö, who send the first message wrote on the Finnish http://www.vaunut.org site that the funeral would take place on Nov. 10th in the western...
Misprint in Timos message, the funeral service will be on 10 October at 10:30. Liisa Nurminen reads your condolences from this site. Those sent privately to me...
I have only just caught up with this sad news. Like many of you I was enthralled by the detailed histories that Jukka published on this group whether it be on...
Let me add to the messages of condolence already expressed. Jukka Nurminen covered a wide variety of topics within this group (and privately off-list) -...
... Martin, I'm sure you're aware, and for the wider interest of this group, there is an outline and contents for the unpublished volume 3 in the Stephenson...
My condolences to Jukka's family and friends in this sad moment. I never met him personally but reading his posts, his monumental work about Russian...
It shows the power of groups such as this. I never met Jukka, but I felt as if I knew him. Although I contribute little to 5feet (it is already a few years...
Hi All, Some questions regarding the TE3. 1. Are they still working around Novy Urengoy( Y-NAOblast). 2. Are these locomotives in RZD Stock as i can find no...
Hello Chris, I waited several days hoping that someone with recent knowledge would answer your questions. My information concerning Noviy Urengoy is all from...
Thank you all for your condolences to Jukka Nurminens family! With sorrowful regards Liisa Kautto-Nurminen and family [Non-text portions of this message have...
Hello all, As way of introduction my name is Matthew Picciotto and I have a deep interest in Russia. I have traveled there twice and am going to Ukraine next...
Thanks to Peter and Peter plus Dan for the replies regarding the TE3 workings. Sorry for delay but I have been snapping on the Rhb for the past 2 weeks. ...
Matt, I doubt if there are dedicated 'passenger' passing sidings at most locations. usually when there are sidings a railroad makes them to accomodate the...
John, Thanks. The lack of a dedicated passing siding at passenger stations was what I was afraid of. I'm trying to be prototypical AND practical for running...
Matt, One thing I have noticed about Russain passenger stations is that they are huge at the major cities. The platforms and tracks are long enough to hold ...
Hi All, In the current issue of Lok Report there is an article on the electric narrow gauge line Proletarsk-Sulyukta using PEU1.In this article there is...
Hi Marcel, Many thanks for that information. This company seems to be based in Latvia ?, are they trustworthy?. They want you set up a Paypal account. Now i...
Check the Stenvalls web site. They may still be there, they were there in the past as that is where I got my copies. He is located in Sweden. www.Stenvalls.com...
Thanks Doug, Yes Stenvells still have them but are still in the dark ages regarding payment.It is surprising no one in the UK stocks them as the NG steam book...
If you get stuck I think I may have spare copies of both, but I would have to check to be sure. You might email Mr. Stenvalls and ask about payment options. ...
Hi Chris, I ordered some models from them in the past, which all went well. No problems Pay-pal is OK for payments between US and europ. best regards, Marcel ...
Hi Marcel, Many thanks i have ordered the books from Latvia and will have to see how long the post takes to the UK. While searching for the books on the net...
Hi Chris, you're welcome Have you looked the site of dmitry on NG? http://narrow.parovoz.com/indexe.php most part of it is in russian, but you can read aroun d...
Hi Marcel Yes i use Dmitry site and translate using Google which appears easier than Babelfish. As usual it puts silly words in for place names but i find it...
I have been researching more and I found this photo from the Ivanovo Oblast. It would appear to me that Furmanov has a passing siding at it's station: ...
I assume you have volume 3 of Chester's Locomotives of the Soviet Union, that goes for 16 UK pounds at Transport Diversions, and has coverage of narrow gauge...
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