The exposition of retro railway equipment has been operating on the territory of the railway freight yard in Voronezh since August 2019. All the equipment that is assembled there once worked on the Southeastern Railway. To make it more convenient for visitors, each exhibit is equipped with a sign that shows all technical and historical information.
The history of the museum
Between the moment when the management of the South-Eastern Road had the idea to organize a museum, and its opening took only 3 months.
Exhibits were brought from all lines of the Southeastern Railway. The railroad workers were looking for ancient equipment that stood uselessly on the sidings or were used as a warehouse. Some rarities were presented by colleagues from other lines. The exposition is still being updated.
Museum expositions
The museum has excellent opportunities for improvement and growth. There are already several truly rare and valuable specimens in Voronezh.
Steam locomotive of the L series No.5293
The locomotives of this series are the best and most widespread in the USSR. They were used on the entire Soviet railway network. They were often shown in films, and most of the Russian monuments to steam locomotives were from the L. series. The railwaymen called them "Lebedyanki", since the designer's last name was Lebedyansky.
No. 5293 was built in Voroshilovgrad in 1955. He worked on the Moscow and Tomsk railways, and in 2019 he was restored and got into the exposition of the Voronezh Museum.
TGK-2-1 diesel locomotive No.8764
The TGK -2-1 diesel locomotive (the abbreviation stands for "Kaluga type 2 hydraulic transmission locomotive) was assembled in the 80s of the 20th century at the Kaluga Machine-Building Plant. It was intended to carry out shunting work on access roads and stations. Such locomotives transport passenger cars to the station so that a locomotive can be connected to them. TGK-2 diesel locomotives also solve various tasks at factories.Electric train CHS4 No.224
CHS4 (electric train "Czechoslovak production, type 4") is the first electric train for alternating current lines. From 1964 to 1972, 230 such trains were produced, that is, the Voronezh copy is one of the last in this series. The electric train, which is located in Voronezh, was built in 1972 at the Skoda plant, which is located in the city of Pilsen (Czechoslovakia).
Electric train ER9P-74
ER9P (Riga electric train, type 9, with a wagon arrangement of electrical equipment) is a suburban electric train. Designed for alternating current networks. It was built from 1964 to 1975 at the Riga Car Building Plant. A total of 330 trains were released. The electric train has a characteristic round cabin. The Voronezh Museum exhibits 2 wagons manufactured in 1965 — the head and the engine.
PA1-0002
RA1 (Rail Bus, type 1) is an automobile track that was produced in Mytishchi at the Metrovagonmash plant. Its purpose is to transport passengers on sections of the railway without electrification. Since the beginning of production (1997), about 170 cars have been built.
In Voronezh, visitors will get acquainted with the rail bus No. 0002, that is, the second of the series. It was operated on the Kaliningrad Railway. He got into the museum in 2021. Car No.0001 can be seen in the St. Petersburg Railway Museum.
Trolley bike
One of the most rare exhibits of the Voronezh Museum.
It was created in 1877 so that roadmasters or watchmen (1-2 people, no more) could move quickly along the railway track. The trolley is similar to an ordinary bicycle, only the front wheel is directly driven and there is an additional wheel resting on the second rail.
The Voronezh museum exhibits not the original, but a replica of this retro transport. It was built at the Voronezh Car Repair Plant in 2019.
Visit to the museum
You can visit the museum even while a passing train is parked and get to know a piece of the history of the Russian railway.
How to get there
The museum is located at the address: Privokzalny Square, Voronezh-1 railway station
Geographical coordinates: 51.679402, 39.203812
The nearest stop is Voronezh I Train Station (Koltsovskaya Street)
Opening hours and ticket prices
The retro exhibition is open daily. Admission to the museum is free.
Contact Information
Phone: +7(473)265 66 16
Museum Features
The museum has more than 20 exhibits:
- Cargo platform (1947) with 2 axles
- Tank car (1948)
- Travel plow (1936)
- Rails produced from 1877 to 1948
- Diesel locomotive
- Electric locomotives
- Steam locomotive
- Machines for cleaning paths from snow and rubble
- Railway crane
- Other exhibits, including various railway devices and tools
Events and educational programs
The exposition covers an area of over 500 m2. The format of the exhibition provides for independent study. Next to each piece of equipment there is a sign with a QR code and detailed information about the item.
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Voronezh Museum "Petrovsky Ships"
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Goto Predestination Museum Ship
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The Museum of Retro Technology is a unique chance to learn in detail the stages of the formation of the railway. The unusual exhibition will attract people with technical education or those who are passionate about the history of transport. Children will especially like it. The location is suitable for creating unique photos.
User reviews
Alexey
"I came across this little museum by chance. I took the Kopanishche-Voronezh train, left the station and saw a banner. Admission is free, there are many trains. It's a pity you can't see the interiors and technical stuffing. I plan to bring the children here."
Evgenia
"I was traveling to Magnitogorsk, there was a one—day stop in Voronezh, and I saw an unusual museum just a couple of meters from the tracks - an exhibition of retro equipment of the Southern Railway. Everything is informative and free. A collection of ancient rails and track maintenance equipment, and everything dates back to as early as 1877! If the train stop is short, you may not even have time to see everything!"
