A freight train to Asmara is leaving the Nefasit station.

Foto Train

The Eritrean Mallet 442-54 is leaving the Nefasit station with a short freight to Asmara.

The Eritrean Mallet 442-54 is leaving the Nefasit station with a short freight to Asmara. The owner of the local "supermarket" is waiting for the next customers.

Nefasit-Ghinda (Eritrea)

Portrait of the Italian built Mallet 442-56 and at the Nefasit station.

A mixed train double headed by the two Italian Mallet 442-56 and 442-54 is awaiting departure at the Nefasit station.

Leaving Nefasit direction Asmara.

No stress ! If we do not leave today, we will leave tomorrow. Railroading in Eritrea.

The crew is waiting for the departure in Nesafit. Train schedule and time is not a big issue in Africa and especially in Eritrea.

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