rolling downhill along the Carretera towards Arequipa with empty cars

751 took over a loaded tank car train to Juliaca and further to Cuzco in Pillones. Now, she is rolling at km 160 from Arequipa and 3400meters asl along some interesting rock formations.

Andean Explorer begun your trip to Cuzco.

Perurail 751 has taken over a loaded petrol train at Pillones and rolls towards Juliaca. Note the stones - looking like cast around - as well as the structures in the background.

Perurail 751 has some loaded tank cars bound for Cuzco as it runs through the high desert in the last rays of the evening sun.

Perurail 752 and 756 have just arrived to Mollendo with their train of empty tank cars. They will be filled the next morning. In the distance, you see the small castle above the beach, the Pacif... (more)

ALCO 551 from 1962 with a TUT charter on the shore of Lake Titicaca, on about 3800 m a.s.l. In the foreground boats built with Totora reed, typical for Titicaca lake.

Perurail Alco DL-543B 551 (ALCO 84041/1961) in the original Enafer colors with a charter of "Trains Unlimited Tours" is tackling the grade from Arequipa up to Crucero Alto (4477 m a.s.l.) and Puno... (more)

PeruRail Alco 551 from 1961 with a charter for TUT on the highest point (4319 m/14166 ft a.s.l.) of the Puno to Cuzco line in the Andes.

Peru Rail (former Enafer Peru) General Motors GT26CW-2 (built 1981) with a freight in Arequipa, in the background 5822 metre high volcano Misti.

Seen waiting in the station for the next load to Machu Picchu. The heavy police prescence was due to political rioting in Cuzco.

Hiram Bingham train, ready to depart for Machu Picchu - the location of the new 7th Wonder of the World.

The Andean Explorer bound for Puno comes down from the summit through the deserted landscape.

Simply a beautiful face ...

Ready to depart for Cuzco. A classic silhouette !