The Eritrean Mallet 442-54 is hauling a short freight train between Arbaroba and Asmara.
A freight train is hauled by the small Italian Mallet steam locomotive 440 008 in the mountains between Arbaroba and Asmara
Portrait of the Italian built Mallet 442-54. The locomotive has been built by Ansaldo in Genova in 1938.
The small Mallet 440 008 is on its way to Asmara with a short freight train.
Watering the locomotive, Eritrean style ! Only a few meters pipe are missing.
In a few minutes and one more tunnel to pass, the short freight train will arrive at the Shegereni station. From there, it will continue its climb to Asmara.
This picture of the 442 54 crossing this beautiful viaduct near Asmara was the last sunshine shot of the day. A few minutes later the fog arrived and all the cameras returned to their bag for the ... (more)