Hidden away on a quiet side street in the residential Egota neighborhood, the E18 is a stout 600mm narrow-gauge steam locomotive with a fascinating history. Originally built in Germany in 1921 for military logistics in Manchuria, the coal-fired engine later served civilian commuter tracks before finding its unlikely final home tucked under an apartment block. Today, this beautifully preserved machine sits frozen in time in jet-black glory, offering curious urban explorers and rail enthusiasts a surreal roadside encounter with early 20th-century history.
- Steam Trains
- Military History
- Historical Landmarks
- Hidden Gems
- Transportation
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