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Sofia_Locomotive_Depot_8. Sofia depot’s covered accommodation is completed by the three-road Building 2, another former steam shed. Resident 4-6-2, 05.01 is at rest, after its recent endeavours with the tour group’s train. 7 October 2016 Roger Griffiths. roger.griffiths@hotmail.com

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In May 2002 the last survived representative of the fastest steam locos in BDG (120 km/h maximum speed) arrived in Sofia from Kaloyanovetz station with the aim to be refurbished for attractions.Photography is made in September 2002. Photo and scan by Petko Ivanov (PetkoIvanov@chelmine.com)

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Left on a blind track in Sofia depot the loco is waiting for its refurbishment. September 2002. Photo and scan by Petko Ivanov (PetkoIvanov@chelmine.com)

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Steam locomotive 05.01 (KRUPP F.N 2459/1941) is a representative of the fastest ones in Bulgarian State Railways. They have been delivered 5 of them by KRUPP firm - Germany in 1941. They have operated with fast and passengers trains with maximum velocity of 120 km/h between Plovdiv and Bourgas until 1974. Kaloyanovetz 04.07.1998 Photo and scan by Petko Ivanov (petko_iv29@yahoo.com)