EMD G22CU # 94 of the Ferronor, built in 1971 for the Codelco, is pulling 9 empty sulfuric acid tank cars from Llanta up to Potrerrilos, in the steep slope on a grade of about 3.0 %. Sadly, lower ... (more)

EMD G22CU # 94 of the Ferronor, built in 1971 for the Codelco, is pulling an empty sulfuric acid tank car train from Llanta up to Potrerrilos, in the steep slope on a grade of about 3.0 %. Sadly, ... (more)

Yes, there's a train in this picture ;) GR12U 412 is hauling two loads of copper concentrate and empty tank cars on the grade from Montadon to Potrerillos.

It's a long way down.

Under a full moon and a starry sky, a Ferronor train of loaded copper concentrate hoppers charges around the horseshoe east of Montandon. The train had stopped briefly at Montandon and is now maki... (more)