https://tube.loping.net/videos/watch/937272d2-8234-4100-9eef-998ef7e38e76 At first glance, the history of the Chernobyl disaster seems well-documented. Yet, there are some stories with large blank spots. This episode uncovers one of them—the tale of two modified TEM2U locomotives equipped with lead-shielded capsules for their operators. Built in just days after the disaster, their purpose remains a mystery. Were they meant to haul radioactive debris? Or was there another mission? Nearly 40 years later, their original purpose is still unclear, but today we might come closer to an answer. Their story is a striking example of the extraordinary measures taken in the shadow of the catastrophe. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 00:28 – A talk at the Ministry of Railways 01:40 – Design of the capsules 04:17 – Controls 05:37 – In the Chernobyl Zone 07:16 – The fate of locomotives 08:21 – In a bigger scale Dive into a rabbit hole of Chernobyl: https://patreon.com/thechernobylfamily Buy Fuzik (the Cat) a treat: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chernobylfamily Our posters: https://www.patreon.com/posts/113145981 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:51:09 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://tube.loping.net https://tube.loping.net/lazy-static/avatars/8a56e488-2120-4649-a417-badf5893657b.png https://tube.loping.net/videos/watch/937272d2-8234-4100-9eef-998ef7e38e76 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://tube.loping.net/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.