A journey from Arica on the Pacific coast of Chile to La Paz, capital of Bolivia, high in the Andes. This line was once a busy freight link to Bolivia, and had adhesion and rack sections.
A stunning ride where we climb over 12,224 feet as we ascend to the Altiplano in our Bolivian railcar.
Part of a longer trip in Chile and Bolivia organised by Ffestiniog Travel in November 1997.
The legendary journey on the Peruvian Railway from Lima to Huancayo, with the added bonus of steam for the initial climb. A stunning climbs up the Andes.
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A trip organised by Ffestiniog Travel in October 2001.
See my related railway videos in South America.
The legendary journey on the Peruvian Railway from Lima to Huancayo, with the added bonus of steam for the initial climb. A stunning climb up the Andes all the way to Galera, which at that time was the highest railway crossing in the world.
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A trip organised by Ffestiniog Travel in October 2001.
See my related railway videos in South America.
The line from Tacna in Peru to Arica in Northern Chile is isolated from the rest of the Peruvian railway network, and crosses desert for much of the way, finally taking to the road on the approach to Tacna.
Our journey took us on a return trip from Arica in a railcar for an afternoon in Peru.
Part of a longer trip in Chile and Bolivia organised by Ffestiniog Travel in November 1997.
A trip from Huancayo to Huancavelica by train in Peru on this narrow gauge railway high in the Peruvian Andes. This follwed on from our previous day where we travelled by train from Lima.
Part of a trip organised by Ffestiniog Travel in October 2001.
Taking the narrow gauge train from Cusco to Aguas Calientes for a visit to Machu Picchu in Peru. A magnificent journey with switchbacks then following the river.
Part of a trip organised by Ffestiniog Travel. See my relayed Peru videos.
We travel from Mendosa in Argentina to Santiago de Chile, following the route of the now abandoned trans andean railway. Our journey takes us through stunning scenary to the summit at the Chilian border before dropping quickly through hairpin bends to the valley below.
A ride on the steam hauled Patagonian Express from El Maiten to Esquel in Patagonia, Argentina. A step back in time as we pass through this sparsely populated region in Patagonia.
Part of a trip in February 1996 across Chile and Argentina by Ffestiniog travel.
An all day journey by train from Puno on Lake Titicaca to Cusco. Our journey took us through the middle of a street market, through the highest operational railway station in the world, all with magnificent scenery.
Part of a trip organised by Ffestiniog Travel in October/November 2001. See my other related Peruvian videos.
Riding the back of a frieght train up the Andes in Chile in November 1997. The line climbs from Llanta to the mining town of Potrerillios at 3,300m above sea level. Part of a journey aranged by Ffestiniog Travel in Wales.
In October 1997, we travelled from Hearst to Sault Saint Marrie in Ontario Canada aboard the Algoma Central Railway. It was fall time, and the colours were wonderful.
This tour was part of a Polar Bear trip trip Churchill run by Ffestiniog Travel. See my other videos of this trip.
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A five day rail excursion from Cape Town with steam during the day. We travel via Worcester, Hartenbos, George, over the Montague Pass to Oudtshoorn, and along the scenic coastal line to Knysna before returning to Cape Town.
Part of a trip by Ffestiniog Travel to South Africa in September 1999.
Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, is a breathtaking place, high in the Peruvian Andes. We traveled by train from Cuzco, itself a wonderful journey, before ascending to this hidden city. The views are oustanding, with low clouds adding to the atmosphere. Pictures do not do this justice.
Part of a trip organised by Ffestiniog Travel in October 2001.
Part 2 of 4 : Hartenbos - Oudshoorn - George
A five day rail excursion from Cape Town with steam during the day. We travel via Worcester, Hartenbos, George, over the Montague Pass to Oudtshoorn, and along the scenic coastal line to Knysna before returning to Cape Town.
Part of a trip by Ffestiniog Travel to South Africa in September 1999.
After a quick look round La Serena, we ride south on a small part of the now closed metre gauge Ferronor main line from Coquimbo to Las Cardas in Chile. This is the sparsley populated area north of Santiago.
Some of the nearby track had been washed away as a result of the previous El Nino.
Part of a longer trip in Chile and Bolivia organised by Ffestiniog Travel in November 1997.
A short trip to Santiago de Chile railway station, then Los Andes railway depot followed by a brief look at Valparaíso in Chile.
Part of a longer trip in Chile and Bolivia organised by Ffestiniog Travel in November 1997.
Part 3 of 4 : George -- Knysna
A five day rail excursion from Cape Town with steam during the day. We travel via Worcester, Hartenbos, George, over the Montague Pass to Oudtshoorn, and along the scenic coastal line to Knysna before returning to Cape Town.
Part of a trip by Ffestiniog Travel to South Africa in September 1999.
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A trip on the steam hauled 2 ft gauge Banana Express from Port Shepstone to Paddock in South Africa.
Part of a trip by Ffestiniog Travel to South Africa in September 1999.
An all day steam hauled trip from El Rancho to Guatemala City in Guatemala. The line is operated by the Railway Development Corporation (RDC), and at the time of the visit, they ran one freight train a day from the Atlantic Coast to Guatemala City.
