Here comes a picture of the Eritrean diesel roster. From the left to the right one can see a Krupp Bo-Bo diesel locomotive, the small four-wheel railcar N°. 2 Littorinella (ex-Somalia) and the L... (more)

The differences between the "small" Mallet 440 08 (built in 1915) and the larger 442 59 (built in 1938) can clearly be seen on this picture. The 440 08 has since been restored to working order.

Three classes of steam locomotive still exist today in Eritrea and they are all shown in this picture. The small 0-4-0 tank engines of the 202 class were the standard shunter locomotives of the sy... (more)

Massawa is a port on the Red Sea and the temperature there is always very high combined with a high humidity. Therefore, the best place to stay is in the hotel room with the air condition or in th... (more)

The 442-54 is an Italian compound Mallet locomotive built by Ansaldo in Genova in 1938.

The Mallet 442-54 hauling a short freight train has left the Nefasit station a few minutes ago. After a 180 degree turn the train is seen on the opposite side of the village on its way to Asmara.

Charter motor car FCA (Ferrocarril Andino) 337 at Guaqui station and ferry terminal on Lake Titicaca

The Fiat Littorina railcar has just left the Nefasit station and is now starting the steep climb to its final destination Asmara.

The sun is still shining over Arbaroba but the dark clouds and the storm are coming closer as the Mallet 442-54 leaves the village with a short train to Asmara.

INCOFER one-car charter train on the Atlantic Coast northwest of Morin.

The Eritrean Littorina were built by FIAT in the 1930's. They have been in regular use on the Eritrean Railways until the mid 1970's. Three Fiat-built Littorina railcars survived the civil war and... (more)

The Eritrean Littorina were built by FIAT in the 1930's. They have been in regular use on the Eritrean Railways until the mid 1970's. Three Fiat-built Littorina railcars survived the civil war and... (more)