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Monday, September 28, 2026
a scene on Mexico's famous Copper Canyon Railway
More pics with info. Chihuahua is Cartel territory but this probably isn't something they care about.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
visiting Machu Pichu, Peru, in a car adapted for rail, 1959
In America these had names like Galloping Goose, Toonerville, Skunk and Putt Putt. The Machu Picchu line is 3 ft gauge and still operates for the many visitors to this famous attraction in the mountains.
The approximately 110 km (68 mile) line runs from Cusco and stations like Poroy and Ollantaytambo down the Sacred Valley to Aguas Calientes (Machu Picchu Pueblo).
the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway - Britain's most appealing miniature railway
A 7-mile (11.2 km) line on 3-ft gauge through Lake District scenery using steam engines, now in its 151st year.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
a Baldwin-built 2-6-0 from 1908 in Tacna, Peru
This was being restored at the Peruvian National Railway Museum (Museo Nacional Ferroviario) there a few years ago.
a DB Uerdinger Schienenbus (railbus) in Uruguay
They had an exceptionally long second life in Uruguay, staying in regular passenger service for over 30 years before being phased out, the last one in 2012.
About the only obvious external changes were the diagonal stripes over the added yellow patch on the front, and altered windshields.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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