Re: Central American Narrow Gauge

John West could help you on current info better than I, but...

200 was used regularly out of Escuintla in the late 70's as power on the San Jose Turn. She alternated with 182.

183 was assigned to Zacapa and used as an afternoon switch engine.

153 was another Atlantic Division locomotive, as was 199 (Zacapa), 165 (Barrios), 177 (Barrios), and 119 (Barrios)

168 was used on the local between Guatemala City & Zacapa and at least on one charter.

204 was likely used the latest along with 205. I rode her from the Mexican Border at Tecun Uman to Guatemala City in early 1977.

116 was regularly assigned to the Pacific Division and was the power for CART (Central American Rail Tours) charters in November of 1975 on both divisions.

There's little left of that once fascinating operation. A real loss for fans and I think, to the people of Guatemala as well.

I had always hoped that 174 would have been saved. She was the last of the series of the Krupps and my favorite.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/29/2015 11:21AM by Tom Moungovan.