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Salo, Finland
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Title
With The Force Of Steam
Artist
Veikko Suikkanen
Medium
Photograph - Photo
Description
Ukko-Pekka is coming to Salo.
Known as ”Ukko-Pekka”, this was the most powerful passenger type of steam engine to be used in Finland. It is the Finnish equivalent of the British ”Flying Scotsman”. A total of twenty-two were constructed by the Lokomo and Tampella workshops between 1937 and 1957 to meet the demand of heavier and faster expresses that were getting beyond the capacity of the earlier 4-6-0 passenger engines.
The two Ukko-Pekka prototypes (Nos.1001 and 1002), ordered by the Finnish State Railways from Lokomo of Tampere, were massive in comparison to older types of engine. Four more (Nos.1000/03/04/05) were added in 1939 and 1940, then a batch of six (Nos.1006-11) in 1948 and 1949, and eight others (Nos.1012-19) in 1955. The final two (Nos.1020-21), built in 1957, were fitted with roller-bearings and represented advanced steam locomotive technology.
The twenty-two Pacifics formed the backbone of motive power serving the heavy rail tracks in southern Finland until 1963 when they were gradually replaced by diesels. Two of the Ukko-Pekka Pacifics are presently kept in working condition in this country, No.1021 owned by Finnish State Railways, and our No.1009.
No.1009 is representative of production during shortages in the aftermath of the war, it’s number plates and cab numbers being aluminium instead of brass. In every other way the engine is typical of its class. The engine was restored to working order and passed for mainline running in 1993 when under the ownership of Nigel Sill from London who financed and directed the undertaking. The maiden passenger journey took place on 22 May 1993 – a return working from Pieksämäki to Joensuu. No.1009 is presently stabled in Kouvola.
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September 16th, 2017
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Scarborough, Qu - Australia
A fabulous capture. Great perspective and a bonus to see that energetic puff of smoke. L
Los Angeles, CA - United States
This is such a great piece of art Veikko!!! I have a thing for trains. Took one from Los Angeles to Cleveland, Ohio when I was 5 years old and i think i was on that train for 5 days. My Mom and took the train because my Mom was afraid to fly :) True story. Love this piece of yours!!!! L/F.
Wrentham, Ma - United States
Wonderful image. Great subject with beautiful, light and color. l/f/follow
Elbert, CO - United States
Beautiful light, colors and perspective! May the 1009 continue to serve for many decades to come! Love these old steam engines! l/f/g+/t
Titusville, FL - United States
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Cayce, SC - United States
Wonderful composition and color accompany this old train Veikko. Another fine job.
Massillon, OH - United States
Great capture of this wonderful vintage train. Nice perspective composition. L
Pacific County, WA - United States
Beautiful blue clouds and gravel rocks, green trees and historical black train made a fabulous picture! Well done, Veikko!
Pahrump, NV - United States
Wonderful history of these magnificent steam engines. What a great capture. L/F
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