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Two of these are preserved, according to the article. WHERE are they???? --[[Special:Contributions/98.232.182.66|98.232.182.66]] ([[User talk:98.232.182.66|talk]]) 08:31, 29 September 2008 (UTC) |
Two of these are preserved, according to the article. WHERE are they???? --[[Special:Contributions/98.232.182.66|98.232.182.66]] ([[User talk:98.232.182.66|talk]]) 08:31, 29 September 2008 (UTC) |
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:From what I see they are still in possession of their operator, the Bulgarian national railways, BDZ, who have been conducting excursions in recent history. Here are two links for reference: |
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https://sofiaglobe.com/2017/03/28/bulgarian-railways-offers-train-excursions-with-europes-most-powerful-steam-locomotive-on-april-8-and-9/ |
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https://www.farrail.net/pages/touren-engl/Big-Steam-in-Bulgaria_2-12-4-and-others-in-2017.php |
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Since they always operated close to Sofia you'll most probably find them in the region, either in the capital itself or in Pernik a town in the proximity which they visited regularily. JB. --[[Special:Contributions/92.193.146.62|92.193.146.62]] ([[User talk:92.193.146.62|talk]]) 04:41, 17 May 2023 (UTC) |
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== Survivors == |
== Survivors == |
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Survivors???
Two of these are preserved, according to the article. WHERE are they???? --98.232.182.66 (talk) 08:31, 29 September 2008 (UTC)
- From what I see they are still in possession of their operator, the Bulgarian national railways, BDZ, who have been conducting excursions in recent history. Here are two links for reference:
https://sofiaglobe.com/2017/03/28/bulgarian-railways-offers-train-excursions-with-europes-most-powerful-steam-locomotive-on-april-8-and-9/ https://www.farrail.net/pages/touren-engl/Big-Steam-in-Bulgaria_2-12-4-and-others-in-2017.php
Since they always operated close to Sofia you'll most probably find them in the region, either in the capital itself or in Pernik a town in the proximity which they visited regularily. JB. --92.193.146.62 (talk) 04:41, 17 May 2023 (UTC)
Survivors
46.03 and 46.13 are kept in a shed at steam locomotive base Assenovo (North-East Bulgaria) together with many other steam engines and waiting restoration.
Emil S. 13:31, 21 November 2008 (UTC)
Translation
"Baba Meca" actually translates to "Grandmother Bear" or "Granny Bear", not "Mother Bear" (which would "Maika Meca"). You can find this also here for reference:
And it is in line with habits in the country ("Baba Marta" for instance being the nick for the 1st of March, celebrating spring). JB. --92.193.146.62 (talk) 04:35, 17 May 2023 (UTC)