If you've ever wondered why mountain railroads are so fascinating, watch these videos. You're probably going to watch a movie anyway, and this is time much better spent.
System map with detail covering the various switchbacks necessary to get to the top of the mountains.
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If you've ever wondered why mountain railroads are so fascinating, watch these videos. You're probably going to watch a movie anyway, and this is time much better spent.
System map with detail covering the various switchbacks necessary to get to the top of the mountains.
In July of 2002, I rode that railroad from San Bartelome to Galera and back with Trains Unlimited Tours. It's an amazing railroad and a real engineering feat. Carpe Manana!
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In July of 2002, I rode that railroad from San Bartelome to Galera and back with Trains Unlimited Tours. It's an amazing railroad and a real engineering feat.
Originally posted by scsshaggy - July 17 2023 : 5:21:41 PM
I envy you. I'd love to go but PowerBall won't cooperate. I can see the influence it has had on your layout, with the steep grades and vertical scenery.
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