Argentina Derailment

r_i_straw Nov 12, 2023

  1. r_i_straw

    r_i_straw Mostly N Scale Staff Member

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    This was in magnificent Patagonia region of Argentina, in the southwest, close to Chile and the Andes near Esquel, Chubut Province. A meter gauge tourist train. James Fetchero photos and quote below.
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    r_i_straw, Nov 12, 2023
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  2. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Yikes! I seem to recall a derailment on this line, some years back?
     
    BoxcabE50, Nov 13, 2023
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    r_i_straw, Nov 13, 2023
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  4. gmorider

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    Yikes! Sounds like very fortunate no fatalities.
     
    gmorider, Nov 13, 2023
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  5. Kurt Moose

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    Can't "like" that one, looked like a beautiful steam loco!:unsure:
     
    Kurt Moose, Nov 14, 2023
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