Another spectacular railroad of the Andes

A GP40-3 and a SD70 lead the afternoon train headed for the Cuajone Mine in the desert mountains of Southern Peru.

We are in November 1944. The Bomber Command has ordered a group of B24 Liberators to help the Allied armies rid Elsass of Nazis. As a consequence of the bombing, this train has just received a dir... (more)

Ambiente Sano?

These two charming politicians are advertising an "Ambiente Sano" but the exhaust fume of a freight train is mischievously mocking their promise. The train is temp... (more)

4300HP prime mover and exhaust stack

Downward!

A lone GR12 retains a train of loaded sulfuric acid tank cars and empty copper ore concentrate hoppers.

Coordinates of this picture: South 26d 23m 49.33s We... (more)

First light of the day in the Andes mountains above Ilo. This train is coming from the mines. It left the mines at 3:00 am. Unfortunately the highest section of the line only sees traffic at night... (more)

11-ways crossroad

This is the most complicated level crossing I’ve ever seen. Usually, a level crossing is a simple matter with one or several tracks (2 ways) and one road (2 way... (more)

In 1981, the Gotthard Line celebrated its 100th birthday. There were many historical trains all over the summer months. Here, we see the famous double locomotive Ae 8/14 11801 on the upper level o... (more)

The pantograph of the 4402 only needed some minor care after the world speed record, and everything looks brand new

Dead lines containing more than 300 engines

Rest area

Due to the economic downturn and the bad fortunes - or poor management? - of the SNCF freight Department, these electrics are experiencing a forced rest. Fortunately ... (more)

Latina Beauty

Yes, these Italian beauties are still alive in Chile, although they are difficult to catch in action (which is not surprising with latin ladies). This unit was bo... (more)

"Candela" on the Andes Cordillera

At 4387m / 14393ft above sea level, FCCA 1016 and 1018, both ex NS Dash8-39C, are climbing the harsh slopes (4.27%) on the east side of the An... (more)

At the end of a hard day's work, during which they have broken again the world speed record, the test trains are ready for departure. Trains and technicians are going back to Paris. Prototype 4402... (more)