International Railroad Discussion > Rio de Janeiro 1987

Came across this print whilst moving stuff out of the house before the builders move in. It was taken in Rio in July 1987 on the approach to Dom Pedro II station, that's the Maracana Stadium behind. The train is the overnight service from Sao Paulo, one of only a handful of long distance passenger trains, the stock is a rake of purpose built Budd stock, IIRC the loco is a locally built export model GE U20C. The 3kV DC electrification is for the extensive commuter trains in and out of Dom Pedro II. 



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/04/20 02:00 by 86235.

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Locomotive, GE or Alco? Will have to look into those Budd cars!

GE U20C broad gauge

CM80-46 Wrote:
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> Locomotive, GE or Alco? Will have to look into
> those Budd cars!

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Pedro Rezende
Vespasiano MG,
https://youtube.com/c/minasgeraisrailways1

Fantastic picture!! If you have more of that trip to Brazil, please post in TO. We will love to see them.

Thanks

Pedro

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Pedro Rezende
Vespasiano MG,
https://youtube.com/c/minasgeraisrailways1