Steam locomotive - a monument of Belarusian Railway

Steam locomotive Em-710-30 is a striking monument to the Belarusian railway, located near the Baranovichi-Polesskie station. This 55-ton shunting engine has become a notable landmark of the city, symbolizing the strength and historical importance of the railway in the development of Baranovichi. Today, it greets travelers on the station square and attracts tourists and technology enthusiasts alike.

History

The monument was erected in 1986, the year when Baranovichi officially celebrated its City Day for the first time — the 115th anniversary. While the Em-710-30 locomotive is typical of its era, it played a key role in resolving historical debates: it proved that the city's origin was the Moscow-Brest railway station, not the nearby village of Baranovichi. The monument honors all three railway stations in the city and was presented by railway workers as a gift on the city's anniversary.

In 2019, the locomotive was restored and became not only a symbol of Baranovichi’s railway heritage, but also a unique highlight of the renewed station square. It represents the final generation of standard-gauge steam locomotives produced in the USSR in the mid-20th century.

Excursions

You can get a closer look at this monument and its story during an individual tour from Minsk to the steam locomotive monument, which we will gladly organize upon request. This trip to Baranovichi and the surrounding area offers a chance to discover not only a unique railway exhibit, but also the rich historical context of a city shaped by tracks and steam.