FCAB #1251 with triple traction of EMD GL26C-2, in a long trip from Angamos harbour (Mejillones), with destination Ollague and change freight cars with bolivian FCA in border Chile - Bolivia.

Southbound FCAB train, two EMD GL26C-2 locomotives #2004 and #2009, in the evening down from Ascotan at the heights of the Andes mountain, to Portezuelo - Antofagasta.

Formation of the Chilean railway company FCAB, coming from the seaport of Mejillones, and a large crossing, heading towards Ollagüe, a town located on the border with Bolivia to almost 4000 meter... (more)

A new trip together with trains Atacama desert. A eastbound FCAB ore and warehouses train coming from Calama and final destination Ollague.

Baldwin Westinghouse electric locomotive of great CODELCO Chuquicamata copper and gold mine in Calama. Known as "Donkey", 280 HP and 600 volts.

Northeastbound FCAB international train crossing San Pedro old station between Conchi and Polapi, in route to Ollague.

2401 and 2402 are on their way from the Bolivian border at Ollagüe to Calama. In the background you can see the stratovolcano Ascotan.

Altiplanic power of FCAB, after leaving behind the town of San Pedro and start climbing towards Ascotan (4000 mts), the highest point on the way to Ollagüe.

FCAB engines 2403, 2406 and 2008 will reach Ascotan summit in a few minutes. In the background you can see the massive 6145 m high volcano "San Pedro", covered by a rather unusual amount of snow.

The FCAB train of mineral concentrate (two EMD GL26C-2 and EMD GR12 completely refurbished and repowered), passes through the area known as Conchi, teeing a rail detour to the mine "El Abra". Note... (more)

Altiplanic power of FCAB, after leaving behind the town of San Pedro and start climbing towards Ascotan (4000 mts), the highest point on the way to Ollagüe.

The 3 locomotives responsible for of carrying the FCAB train to the heights of Ascotan and Ollagüe, with volcanoes Polapi sector accompanying your route.

After missing the international highway, the route of FCAB reappears in the distance in the field of Polapi, overcoming the unevenness of the ground thanks to the many curves of the section, makin... (more)

Altiplanic power of FCAB, after leaving behind the town of San Pedro and start climbing towards Ascotan (4000 mts), the highest point on the way to Ollagüe.

The 3 locomotives responsible for of carrying the FCAB train to the heights of Ascotan and Ollagüe, with volcanoes Polapi sector accompanying your route.