International Railroad Discussion > Passenger service in Ecuador?

I may be in Ecuador next year, and would like to take in some train riding while there. Can someone point me to sources of information on what's running there? Thanks in advance.

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Date: 05/03/14 11:40
Guayaquil & Quito Re-opens

If you go, bring a fat checkbook. They can see wealthy tourists coming from miles away.

Passenger schedules for Ecuador -

http://fahrplancenter.com/AIFFLAEcuador03.html

Passenger schedules for South America -

http://fahrplancenter.com/FahrplanLatino.html

The only train that travels the complete railroad from Duran and Quito is the Tren Cruzero (Cruise Train). All the other shorter trains would take you a week to make connections and many overnight stays. Nothing connects all the way from one end to the other. However if you take the Cruise Train, expect several off the train tours to nearby historic sites or cultural spots. If you are going as a rail fan, this is not a rail fan tour. It is marketed to tourists that are not rail fans. Steam is only used on two short segments that are not the most spectacular.

However the railroad is completely rebuilt from the ground up. The stations, trains and right of way are now in first class conditions. If you are expecting the old G&Q it is long gone.

Dale Brown