Railbus („Autoferro“) shunting in Alausí. On the left waits Alstom AD24 with "Tren Crucero"2.

It's a foggy day in the Andes, all thoughts of 3/4 wedgies have gone as Baldwin 53 starts a mixto from Alausi to Rio Bamba. The gradient is steep and brakemen are at their stations. After this we ... (more)

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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)

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