btw, "Descarrilador" in the second photo means a "Derail". The white building to the right in the 3rd and 4th photos appeared to me to be a loco maintenance bldg. I didn't see anything stored there, so maybe it doesn't get much use these days. Regards Ed
Now two topics from the same area!!!!!!! Don't miss Ed's topic: My latest Mexican railfan trip, incl Copper Canyon :lightbulb: :lightbulb: :lightbulb: :lightbulb:
Yup, we were there too. Saw the same women. Fran bought a bunch of baskets. We don't have much room in our small house, but we have a lot of stuff for gifts! The group here in San Rafael is pretty small, because the train doesn't make much of a stop. Lots more stuff is offered for sale up at Divisadero (which, if I recall correctly, you didn't reach). Ed
We didn't reach Divisadero by train but we did pass through there by bus a few days later. I picked up a nice Drum from this lady and paid exactly what she wanted for it. Just didn't feel right to try to get the price down since their work is so great and they want very little for their handmade crafts compared to Indian tribes in the US. If I recall, these people are the second largest indigenous group in all of North America (Population ~60,000) with many still living in very primitive conditions and have a life expectancy of about 40 years. Got to spend a few hours with a couple of families living at both extremes. I got a lot of respect for those that live like they have for generations here in the canyons along the cliff walls and small isolated huts.
Didn't catch the siding km either, but it still seems to be doing the same business in logs this year as when you passed by. We could have taken the same shot. Regards Ed
