Re: Largest 3' gage narrow gauge locomotive

Don't forget about those NG Mallets in Mexico that ran from Mexico City to Pueblo. Pictures have been posted on this board...nice looking locos. Wish they had them when I was there in 1963, but at least I saw a roundhouse full of steam(2-8-2's and 2-8-0's). The ride from Pueblo to Mexico city took all day, whereas the autovia ride the day before took something like 3 hours.
That all-day steam ride was a real experience, as we had lots of local flavor riding the train,including soldiers and indians. Passed several freights on this 100% steam line. I fondly remember women getting hot water with their buckets from the boilers at station stops
and have some 120 shots someplace. Was a neat line, similar to the D&RGW in many respects.
Greg