The cliffs above Matarani

In southern Peru, the Matarani – Arequipa line starts at sea level, climbs a coastal cliff and then travels on a flat desert. The first 30 kilometers (1... (more)

Setting the brakes on a rake of brand new sulfuric acid tankers at night, they meet with supervisor John Lopez and talk about their next moves.

Gas burning

The FCCA 1012 was modified so as to work partly on natural gas and partly on fuel. The green car behind the engine is a "gas tender". It contains bottles of compresse... (more)

Staircase

Typical of the Central Andino, here is a double switchback. The engine stays coupled and pushes or retains its train backwards on the intermediate level. Thus this trai... (more)

Infiernillo

The “Infiernillo” (little hell) is a very narrow gorge or canyon shared by the Rio Rimac river, the “Carretera Central” main highway, and the railroad. In addition, t... (more)

Squatters

Between Callao and Lima, the right of way has been squatted for a long time. Poor people have built their dwellings just short of the main track. Although illegal, it i... (more)

Squatters

Between Callao and Lima, the right of way has been squatted for a long time. Poor people have built their dwellings just short of the main track. Although illegal, it i... (more)

Lost in translation

The Norfolk Southern GE Dash8-39C #8209 has already appeared 3 times in Railpictures.net:
- In September 2003 in Arabi, GA, USA Railroad: Norfolk Southern
Locomotive: GE C39-8 (Dash 8-39C)
Location: Callao, Peru
Locomotive #: NS 8209
Train ID: -
Photo Date: March 28, 2011

Life goes on as usual in the outskirst of Lima as a train passes by, starting its journey toward the towering heights of the Andes.

El paso nivel de Huachipa

In the outskirts of Lima, Huachipa is a major crossroad and bus station: there is plenty of activity almost at all times. The road traffic is chaotic. P... (more)

El paso nivel de Huachipa

In the outskirts of Lima, the Central railroad (Ferrocarril Central Andino) parallels the Central highway (Carretera Central), a major road linking Lima... (more)

Desemparados

Desemparados station used to be the main passenger depot in Lima. It is located in the historic centre of Lima, next to the Presidential Palace and adjacent to the ... (more)

Focused on his job, he also looks happy, for he has ahead of him about 160 km of an exceptional work do do. The Monserrate Yard in Lima is at 150 m above sea level (492 ft) whereas the summit, jus... (more)