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NNG Narrow Narrow Gauge!

November 11, 2007 04:26PM
Just got back from Argentina & a trip on the 251 mile long 75 CM gauge Old Patagonian Express, with their 1922 built Baldwin & Henshel 2-8-2s. That this line survives is amazing. The northern half, from Jacobacci to El Maiten, MAYBE sees 3 trains a year.

All was going well until our train split a swith coming into Norquinco station. Both 2-8-2s & the first four freight cars derailed, with one freight car flipping onto it's size. Luckily, no one was hurt and even more amazing, 18 hours later, one of the steam locos & remaining cars was in El Maiten, ready to continue south to Esquel.

I don't know how much longer this line can survive. Ride it while you can. Think of it as if the entire San Juan Extension was still in service with all the original equipment. IMHO, the greatest surviving NG steam railroad.
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NNG Narrow Narrow Gauge!

Steve Singer November 11, 2007 04:26PM

Photo of Esquel line derailment

John West November 11, 2007 04:49PM

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olarmy November 26, 2007 06:47AM

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Steve Singer November 15, 2007 09:12AM

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DWBrown November 25, 2007 07:04PM

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DWBrown November 25, 2007 08:12PM

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stacktalk2 November 26, 2007 01:39PM

Esquel narrow gauge in Argentina

DWBrown November 26, 2007 06:25PM

El Maiten yards and brake systems

DWBrown November 26, 2007 06:39PM

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DWBrown November 26, 2007 08:29PM

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DWBrown November 26, 2007 10:36PM

Thanks For Posting The Photos, Dale

Steve Singer November 27, 2007 04:03PM

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