Where does the railway lead

I know from where and to where these rails are laid. From St. Petersburg to Ruskealu. True, through Sortavala. But let's start in order.

This sign tells tourists who arrived by train where the park entrance is located. We knew this without a pointer and went the other way. We were already in the park, but we have not seen the engine yet. A well-groomed path led down and to the right. Getting down was easy. Soon we saw the entire train standing at the station. On the right there was a view of some wasteland, quarry and the remains of some buildings. As it turned out later, it was the territory of the plant for burning marble into lime. And they were going to restore it.

For me, the station looks unrealistic. Somehow unusually deserted. It looks like Hollywood movies. Now the cowboys will pass by. Where is my Smith & Wesson?

I have never seen a live engine before. He's great. This is a 1948 model car, if I remember correctly. He was restored, he is fully working and continues to work. He does not need electricity. True, he loves to feast on coal. Or maybe it was transferred to liquid fuel? I forgot to ask that... next time.

This is a relatively long platform. It is stylized as a station of the late 19th century. Wooden flooring, lights. It's nice. It is worth reaching the end of the platform. There is another locomotive. It is even more ancient, 1927. It will be a 100th anniversary soon. This locomotive is also working. They work on a couple.
Their life began back in the USSR, they are familiar with Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin. I think their work journey was difficult. They are still in service, but it is also a good memory. Witnesses of the history of Russia.