Episode 2 of 3
Initial Operations
- When
- January–April 1838
- Where
- Saint Petersburg
- Part of
- Tsarskoye Selo Railway opens
Between January and April 1838, most trains were pulled by horses, with steam locomotives used only on Sundays and public holidays.
Although the railway opened in 1837, steam locomotives were not fully operational for all services immediately. Between January and April 1838, most trains were pulled by horses, and steam locomotives were used only on Sundays and public holidays.
Sources
- Tsarskoye Selo Railway Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
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