The city of Novomoskovsk is located in the Tula region about 220 kilometers from Moscow. This relatively small city has many attractions, but one of the most interesting among them is the children's railway. This unique object applies both to the tourist and entertainment infrastructure of the city, and to the association of RJ. Real moving trains, their ways and traffic schedules - all this is a children's railway. Novomoskovsk is a snap to visit residents of the capital and other cities of the central region of the Russian Federation on a day off. Embark on a trip with the whole family, a vivid experience is guaranteed!
History of creation
In the middle of the last century, the city of Novomoskovsk was called Stalinogorsk and belonged to the Moscow region. The idea of building a children's railway was put forward by the director of the Moscow-Coal plant, one of the largest production facilities at that time. The question was immediately relevant, where will the children's railway be located? Novomoskovsk is a small city, and there was no better place than a park surrounded by residential buildings. The railway formed a closed ring, the order to begin construction was signed on June 15, 1953. This is unbelievable, but all work was carried out as soon as possible. And on December 21 of that year, the grand opening of the children's railway in Novomoskovsk took place. On the same day the first rolling stock got off the rails and went on a flight.
Children's Railway as part of Russian Railways
The first year of its existence, the children's railway functioned properly, but was departmental, that is, it belonged to the Moscowugol enterprise. However, at the beginning of the winter of 1954, the Ministry of Railways of the USSR became interested in the object. In December, the railway was officially transferred to the Ministry of Railways. The first season of work with the new management was opened in May 1955, very often it is from this date that the history of the object’s existence begins to be counted. At the same time, the official name “Small Moscow-Kursk-Donbass Railway” appears, consonant with the name of the main federal railways passing through the city. However, already in 1961, the ring line in the city park was mentioned in all official documents as the Novomoskovsk children's railway. Novomoskovsk leads its history under a new name from the same time, in addition, the city was transferred from Moscow to the Tula region.
Reconstruction and updates
One of the most interesting events in the history of the modernization of the facility occurred in 1970. It was then that the locomotives were replaced by diesel locomotives, in 1971 a functioning TU2-126 diesel locomotive was brought in today. Reconstructions and minor repairs of the railway track and
rolling stock were carried out in subsequent years. Over time, the number of cars increased from 4 to 9. The platforms, along with all the buildings on them, were also landscaped. The year 2006 was a landmark in the history of the road, it was then that new cars were brought, and one of them even became a wedding car. Thanks to this conversion, the attraction began to enjoy incredible popularity among the newlyweds of the city. Now, the lists of places to visit on the wedding day of many couples must have a children's railway. Novomoskovsk has gained particular popularity among tourists from all over Russia because of this attraction.
Children's Railway Today
If you believe the rating of 2008, the children's railway in Novomoskovsk is the best in the whole country among the objects of this category. It differs from its adult counterpart in its size, all trains, wagons and station buildings are equipped with maximum convenience for children. From a technical point of view, everything is in an adult way, trains move just like real ones, the railroad track is equipped with signals and arrows that switch manually. Pupils of grades 5-11 of general education institutions work on the railway. All of them are pre-trained, consisting of a theoretical and practical course. The children's railway in Novomoskovsk has a mode of operation that is quite convenient for tourists. On weekends and holidays, trains move according to a tight schedule, and everyone is able to ride.
Children's Railway (Novomoskovsk): ticket price and timetable
Novomoskovsk of the Tula region is a small city, and you will find the main city park without any problems. It is in it that the main attraction is - the children's railway. The exact address of the object: 1a Berezhnogo street. Specify the exact schedule of trains at the main station or by phone in the official reference service. Attention: in addition to regular flights, there are so-called express trains that miss one station. The fare is symbolic about 100 rubles, discounts are provided for children, students and senior citizens. Newlyweds are often offered a free ride in a themed carriage.
What else to see in Novomoskovsk?
The city park, where the children's railway is located, is an interesting place for walking and family photo shoots. The second most important attraction in it is the source of the Don. A trickle flows within walking distance from the railway tracks. This place is not difficult to recognize by the thematic sculptural composition, which can be seen from afar. In addition, figures of fairy-tale cartoon characters are placed throughout the park, attractions also work here, folk festivals and mass celebrations are held. Apart from the children's railway, Novomoskovsk in the Tula region is famous for its architectural sights and its museums. The city has many old houses and well-preserved churches. Well-developed modern tourist infrastructure: enough cafes, restaurants, entertainment and shopping centers. The regional center, the hero city of Tula, located about 70 kilometers from Novomoskovsk, is no less interesting for visiting. Tula region is a great place for tourist trips and leisure on weekends.