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6617 just arrived at Pilar 6617 storms away from Muniz All liveried 8505 + 8512 in BAP livery B814 on Buenos Aires bound service 319-239 sits on the blocks at Retiro (note no window protection as yet) 1418 on a Hurlingham service A914 going to Pilar 6461 in BAP livery 1417 storming through Saenz Pena on the fast line B819 fully loaded LSM Shunters at Retiro 319-220 at Palermo (again minus window protection) 1417 awaiting depature from Palermo 7916 (Elvira) at the head of looking back at 7916 fails at Larroque 7916 fails at Larroque 7916 fails at Larroque 7935 arrives as the sun starts to set 7935 getting tied on Graveyard at Monte Caseros U-12-C 6943 waits for the reaper 119 year old point lever !! Monte Caseros Staion Oh so thats why it sounded rough Yard Shunter 10913 7914 provides fresh power Maria .. liked the fact that it was her loco on the front ALL crews exchange pleasantries Paso de Los Libres Shed 6965 + 7932 7936 heads up a passing freight 6969 sits mid freight Nice mess ... A few more on their side Route map Posadas ticket hall Paso de Los Libres Shed 'Victoria' 7927 Fitters next to 6941 6941 getting fixed 'Victoria' 7927 ..So this is why this wasn't the train engine ! 6965 with plenty of wood 7914 powering away B30-7A 'Dash 7' A Grand Concordia Central Station Hmmm could i get that on the plane ??

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]]> Sat Dec 8 2007 Poland 2007 http://railwaysabroad.fotopic.net/c1447610.html Poland 2007 Thursday 26 April 2007: Poland 2007

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]]> Thu Apr 26 2007 Belarus 2007 http://railwaysabroad.fotopic.net/c1447604.html Belarus 2007 Friday 27 April 2007: Belarus 2007

All change ..the bogies that is Note the radiator covers From Screw coupling to buckeye change over shelf Up on the jacks European gauge bogie ready for removal It's the whole lot been pulled out Our loco forward to Minsk

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]]> Fri Apr 27 2007 Mongolia 2007 http://railwaysabroad.fotopic.net/c1447595.html Mongolia 2007 Saturday 5 May 2007: Mongolia 2007

2M62 095 awaits depature from Naushki (The Russian Border town) wierd converted loco's Just South of the Main Staion in Ulan Bator there is a 'Museum' (read outdoor plynthed loco's) Hmm pity this wasn't a runner spare power units inside the gates of the works in UB view of the works Coasting in with a freight Back to the museum Imagine Blairs headboard !! Bloody hell left half the loco behind Ulan Bator station as viewed from open footbidge just south of the station Yard pilot UB Well the on-train staff where improving ... Beijing here we come !! Lineside advert

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]]> Sat May 5 2007 Russia 2007 http://railwaysabroad.fotopic.net/c1447110.html Russia 2007 Sunday 29 April 2007: Russia 2007

Awaiting depature from Moscow Yaroslavsky Coach Crest The Second loco of many on the front The whole route is very busy with freight Yet another traction change Platform dog inspect the train No not a steamer ..just the coach boiler Twin paned beast The interior of train in 1st class Awful livery of yet another train loco at last some diesels Train board All the staff on my train where blokes !! Interesting livery retro unit The First Diesel, backs on !! Thrashing away nice Climbing towards the Mongolian border Cabin View The arm chair Bottom Bunk Bathroom come shower Coal fired Coach boiler

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]]> Sun Apr 29 2007 Brazil 2006 http://railwaysabroad.fotopic.net/c1162719.html Brazil 2006 Monday 6 November 2006: Brazil 2006

Mural on Sao Paulo metro 818 Heads the train climbing hard Getting higher into clouds This will be one of the reasons for the mega frieght traffic on this line 4293+1189 1117+7489 note nose door open 7489+1117 844 555 shunting at Joao Monlevade 818 pulling away from Joao Monlevade

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]]> Mon Nov 6 2006 Argentina 2006 http://railwaysabroad.fotopic.net/c1162326.html Argentina 2006 Friday 17 November 2006: Argentina 2006

A910 on approach to Wilde A906 powering away from Wilde A701 approaches Ezpeleta A909 departs Ezpeleta A907 approaching Ezpeleta A901 approaching Don Bosco A621 waits at Constitución to depart on the 16.40 to Gral. Alvear 609 stops the traffic E.718 pulls away from Florida 7748 shunting sugar wagons 7748 light loco E.702 on approach to Florida E.712 throws some clag 7748 setting train back Inside the Cab of 7748. The crew kindly invited us on to the footplate whilst they shunted in the yard behind Florida station controls of 7748 View from drivers seat Driver E.707 storms toward Florida 6617 waiting for right away at Villa Del Parque 1417 on the 16.26 Retiro San Martin to Hurlingham 1417 at Hurlingham 8496 on a freight B826 catches the sun B820 heads a packed service pulling into Hurlingham A918 late evening arrival to Chacarita. The rubbish was cleared shortly after this 1418 on it's second trip of the day to Hurlingham 8450 on the blocks at Retiro San Martin

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]]> Fri Nov 17 2006 Cuba 2006 http://railwaysabroad.fotopic.net/c962019.html Cuba 2006 Thursday 13 April 2006: Cuba 2006

Havana Central Station Remains of 52431+428 in Havana Yard Chino 52506 Fiat Brill Railcar Fiat Brill Railcar TE 114K on approach to Havana TE 114K on approach to Havana TEM 2TK at Santiago de Cuba (running on reduced traction motors according to crew) 50923 leaving Santiago with a student train Minaz 38214 at Santiago de Cuba Minaz 38214 at Santiago de Cuba interior of 38214 71028 shunting the French train stock at Santiago de Cuba 50923 arriving Santiago with a student train 50923 arriving Santiago with a student train Morning Preperation at Trinidad Shunting Shunting past 637 Railbus On arrival at Iznaga Doing the shunt at Iznaga to allow local service to Pass Local Service using Taino power car 4138 propelling back to Iznaga to collect passengers Minaz TU-7 Steel Bridge north of Trinidad Steel Bridge north of Trinidad climbing back into Trinidad Minaz TGM 4 with branding on cab Shell of M62 61611 stood at Cienfuegos stripped ex DB railcar at Cienfuegos Operational ?? 61613 at Cienfuegos Depot 5166 at Cienfuegos 51208 heading the Early morning 04.10 am Train 331 Train 331 on Arrival at Santa Clara Paired ex Db units 71071 waiting to go on to Santa Clara Depot 53006 Shunting at Santa Clara 51208 taxi service 71071 Shunting Across the level crossing at Santa Clara with a fair few on the loco !! minaz 37012 minaz operated 51301 (FCC colours) Chino on Freight Chino on Freight Chino Passes Tamper at Floridita 52438 Havana Kids in the Railway Museum 50704 rotting slowly at National Railway Museum Two Moves at once ... 52510 Leaves on Train 9 to Guantanamo 52407 Under the elivated section 52407 Light Engine

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]]> Thu Apr 13 2006 Peru Rail 2003 http://railwaysabroad.fotopic.net/c661486.html Peru Rail 2003 Friday 18 April 2003: Peru Rail 2003

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]]> Fri Apr 18 2003 Sri Lanka 2004 http://railwaysabroad.fotopic.net/c661468.html Sri Lanka 2004 Friday 26 March 2004: Sri Lanka 2004

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]]> Fri Mar 26 2004 Peru FHH 2003 http://railwaysabroad.fotopic.net/c661462.html Peru FHH 2003 Friday 18 April 2003: Peru FHH 2003

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]]> Fri Apr 18 2003 Balkans 2005 http://railwaysabroad.fotopic.net/c660133.html Balkans 2005 Monday 11 July 2005: Balkans 2005

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]]> Mon Jul 11 2005 Peru FCCA 2003 http://railwaysabroad.fotopic.net/c593026.html Peru FCCA 2003 Thursday 26 June 2003: Peru FCCA 2003

Sunny Manchester Safety Notices !! Safety Notices !! Station Buildings at Chosica Chosica Altitude Departmental Vehicle Pulling Out of the Shed Cab Controls Shunting The Train Before Departure All Hand Power ! Driver Putting his back into it Far Above us a train Desends Driver & Second Man watching Coasting on a down hill Quite a wait but eventually 1001 passes Roaring through another tunnel About to pass over one of the ?? Bridges Split the train to push up in seperate portions Climbing Hard Amazing Feats of engineering Mecanno Viaduct Shoving Back Starting the Climb Breathtaking Views Breathtaking Views Breathtaking Views Breathtaking Views Emerging from one of the ?? Tunnels The Highest Station in the world (Standard Gauge) Station Buildings, Note the altitude !! Awaiting at another passing point

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]]> Thu Jun 26 2003 Thailand 2002 http://railwaysabroad.fotopic.net/c576588.html Thailand 2002 Thursday 14 March 2002: Thailand 2002

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]]> Thu Mar 14 2002 Equador 2003 http://railwaysabroad.fotopic.net/c576576.html Major Disappointment, the railways are in free fall & bankrupt. The odd tourist train runs on two separate sections of line. The loco's aren't in use (very often) because the track spreads. The line from Riobamba is a amazing feat of engineering. Monday 17 March 2003: Major Disappointment, the railways are in free fall & bankrupt. The odd tourist train runs on two separate sections of line. The loco's aren't in use (very often) because the track spreads. The line from Riobamba is a amazing feat of engineering.

Quito station Is there track under all that crap The Driver of the BUS !!

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]]> Mon Mar 17 2003 France 2005 http://railwaysabroad.fotopic.net/c576562.html France 2005 Wednesday 27 April 2005: France 2005

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