The mixed train coming from Asmara is entering the Arbaroba station. After the tanks have been filled with water, the train will continue its way down the mountain towards Nefasit.

The freight train is shunting between the harbour and the station. In the station, a few locals are waiting for their bus. They are all sitting in the shade as the temperature was still close to 3... (more)

Our charter train is arriving at Damas. The signalman flags the train through the loop. A Bernd Seiler charter.

The signalman flags the train through the loop at Damas.

This is the classical shot from Nefasit. The steam train is leaving the station with the local mosque in the background.

This picture of the 442 54 crossing this beautiful viaduct near Asmara was the last sunshine shot of the day. A few minutes later the fog arrived and all the cameras returned to their bag for the ... (more)

Our charter freight train is seen here running on the causeway linking the two islands Batse and Taulud. The port of Massawa is the largest natural deep water port on the Red Sea. The city of Mass... (more)

The freight train hauled by the Mallet 442 54 is crossing the Moncullo viaduct near Massawa. As can be noticed from this picture, this is quite a dry place and it is advised never to travel withou... (more)

The Eritrean Railway Mallet 442 54 is shubting its freight train in the Massawa harbour.

We have met this small camel caravan on our way from Ghinda to Massawa. A small touch of "One Thousand and One Nights" just a few days before Christmas !!!

Between Ghinda and Asmara (distance of 48 kilometers), the train is passing through 25 tunnels having a total length of 3042 meters. the difference in altitude between the two cities is 1458 meter... (more)

The fog coming up from the Red Sea coast has reached Arbaroba located at an altitude of 2064 meters as a mixed train for Asmara enters the station. A few passengers are ready to board the train. A... (more)

The Mallet 442 54 performs a volcanic departure from Nefasit with a freight train to Asmara. The mosque of the village can be seen in the background.