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International Railroad Discussion > Two 2-8-2's restored to operation in VietnamDate: 05/25/20 07:07 Two 2-8-2's restored to operation in Vietnam Author: LTCerny According to the Vietnamese VnExpress International website of May 24, two meter gauge 2-8-2's have been restored to operation for use on a tourist operation over part of the Hanoi - Ho Chi Min City mainline, the 36km scenic mountainous coastal section between Hue and Danang. Operations are scheduled to start in 2021.
Date: 05/25/20 17:43 Re: Two 2-8-2's restored to operation in Vietnam Author: kenw That will be a nice trip, great scenery along the way, thanks for sharing this, I would put it on the agenda! I went on that route in the summer of 2018, there are sleepers from Hanoi to DaNang and on to HoChiMinh. Here are some grab pix in the morning, a few hours outside DaNang.
   Date: 05/25/20 17:46 Re: Two 2-8-2's restored to operation in Vietnam Author: kenw Part two. I got up early, even the dining car crew was asleep...on the seats of the dining car of course. Windows open, air fresh, and a kind attendant got up after a while and made me a cup of (instant) coffee
   Date: 05/27/20 13:48 Re: Two 2-8-2's restored to operation in Vietnam Author: dlh Here are two shots I grabbed in Hanoi in 1988.
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