'Mixto' heads through the street on Market Day.
The universally available soft drink is advertised trackside as Baldwin #45 heads an enthusiasts charter.
A Guayaquil-bound 'Mixto' pauses at Alausi station (hidden behind the train), located in the main street.
G&Q No. 53 is stopped at the Alausi station. Thirsty travelers usually make a beeline for the store across the street, before continuing on the long journey to Rio Bamba. No dining car service o... (more)
The maximum grade on the G&Q is 5.5%. The station platform is level, so you can see how steep the track is! No. 53 was built in 1953 by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton.
A local lady collects water for domestic use from the railroads water coloumn. Baldwin 2-6-0 #45 simmers behind.
A double decked train - in practice if not in theory! A crew member is attempting to check tickets and collect fares. Taken from the roof of a railbus on the adjacent track.
Trains Unlimited tour on the G&Q. Only parts of the railroad are open, but this includes the spectacular Devils Nose. No. 17 is lettered for the Sibambe Cuenca, an abandoned G&Q branch. The die... (more)
The vendors are ready, as a northbound Mixto arrives on the siding, ready to meet the southbound on the main track.
Main street is a 5 1/2 percent grade..note head brakemen sanding the rails.