Started loading up some older trips into My RailImages Album (see link below) including one I took through the Panama Canal where they have some engines which pull the boats through the locks.
That's a nice shot Darren. I believe those locomotives are original from around 1914 when the Canal was opened. Hank
Oh man, am I ever embarrassed. The original 1914 GE locomotives (mules) were retired during the 60's. Darren's photo shows the third generation of mules that were built by Mistubishi and delivered 1999 - 2002. For more on this, check out the Panama Canal Mules website. Hank
I found a great website that has lots of photos showing the trains and other steam equipment used during construction of the Panama Canal . There are also links to essays that describe various aspects of the pre-construction and construction history.
Darren, amazing pictures! Hank, what fascinating sites. I never even realised ships were towed through the canal! Heck of a construction project, and great pictures.
After they pull the ship so far they hand off to the ones ahead and race back to get the next boat and do it again. As Hank so well added with the information above these "mules" operate just like the Real Mules used by the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company (1823-1899) before they started railroad operations. D & H Canal Historical Society This painting depicts D&H Canal Locks 13 & 14 on the Rondout Creek in High Falls
