In total, 12 armoured trains were built during the war (only one was lost in battle), and they played a crucial role in the victory of the Estonian War of Independence. Many called Pitka "the father of the armoured trains" and "the Spirit of the War of Independence" for this.
During the Estonian War of Independence, 12 armored trains were constructed (only one was lost in combat), playing a vital role in their victory.  Pitka earned the titles "father of the armored trains" and "spirit of the war of independence" for his contributions.