The grade between Montandon and Potrerillos belongs to one of the most spectaculars lines of the Chilean Railways. 3.9% steep through the slopes of the mountains up to Potrerillos and this with fu... (more)

While chasing a train up to the Potrerillos copper refinery through the valley we have found some green flora in the middle of the desert. The horses were unaware of us and the train which was sho... (more)

Final adjustments to the #2808, an ex GP49 Alaska Railroad converted to SD49 before entry into service. On one side the next GR12 to be repaired, as Interestingly Ferronor not changed the original... (more)

Controller of #419 at notch 4 because softening coals of the new generator

#423 climbing from Vallenar to Llanos del Soto with 15 loaded vehicles.

#424 climbing in Cheueque with another GR in the rear.

#408 exit of tunnel 2 climbling to Potrerillos mine with acid sulfuric cars.

Empty train ascending the steep slope that begins at the station Montandon, and passing through the first tunnel. This train goes to Potrerillos Plant, where then loaded with sulfuric acid. Then, ... (more)

The "Tren del Hierro" up from Los Colorados Mine to the port of Huasco. The train is pulled by two locomotives EMD GR-12 but on the stretch of steep slope that is between "Empalme Norte" and "Km 7... (more)

A iron train of Ferronor, pulled by two General Motors GR-12 down the line from Los Colorados to the Port of Huasco. The picture is taken on a brief stop at Empalme Norte. This is meter gauge rail... (more)

"The Iron Train"...

#424 gonig to Vallenar with 33 loaded cars comming from the Los Colorados mine to the port of Huasco.