International Railroad Discussion > An Alco in Talca Chile

Arrived at first light at the station in Talca Chile to ride a passenger train and the first thing I see is an Alco sitting under the train shed. The guards weren't letting anyone one the platform yet, so I used my lack of Spanish to my advantage (you have to access the platform to get to the bathroom and I pointed that way). Of course, I was still on the wrong side of the light. When my friend crossed the tracks for the good light, I followed and got some decent shots. Of course he got away with it and I got told off, but I was told off in Spanish, so I really am not quite sure what was said. 

As it turned out this was the same unit I had shot in Santiago a few days earlier, but getting it under the train shed in Talca was a total coup!!!



 

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One more just before I got told off. Normally I hate being told off, but this was worth it (and like I said, I honestly have no idea what the guard actually said to me).

 

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I've really enjoyed your Chile postings. Love Alcos and that one under the train shed must have sounded especially good as the sound reverbereated off the walls.