| Posted by Joe Bera on January 10, 2008 | |
This cool shot looks like a fictional painting.
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| Posted by Ken Kuehne on January 10, 2008 | |
Very cool shot. I wonder if it's still in operation today?
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| Posted by W. D. Shaw on January 10, 2008 | |
Beautiful shot! I'd love to see how that looks today. Do they still use the same alignment?
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| Posted by John West on January 10, 2008 | |
Unfortunately the current status of the line can best be described as a hiking trail. Fegua ceased regular operation in 1996. Railway Development Corporation reopened the Barrios to Guatemala City line in 1999, but the line to El Savador was left dormant. Reportedly the tunnels and bridges suffered earthquake damage. And this year RDC shut down their Guatemala operation completely due to problems dealing with a corrupt government. Sad end to what was once a busy and modern narrow gauge railway sysem.
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| Posted by Richard Stevens on January 10, 2008 | |
Great composition, John, and a fascinating glimpse into the past too.
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| Posted by Alan-Crotty on January 11, 2008 | |
Excellent historic shot John, well composed too. I never got to Guatemala, the trip I was going on in the early 90's was cancelled.
Thanks for giving us an insight to this fascinating line
Alan
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| Posted by Jim McCulloch on January 11, 2008 | |
A beautiful and unique picture. Should be a POTW.
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| Posted by Mont Panichjeerasin on January 12, 2008 | |
Excellent historical shot and absolute location from tropical forest.
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| Posted by Michael F. Allen on January 13, 2008 | |
Lovely shot John, looks like one of those hand colored period post cards. Wish I had been able to visit this gem. Thanks for sharing.
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| Posted by Donald Haskel on January 17, 2008 | |
This image makes you wish you could be there. Thank You John.
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