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International Railroad Discussion > More FCAB Chile action on the Atacama DesertDate: 04/11/22 10:05 More FCAB Chile action on the Atacama Desert Author: masterphots All taken last week by L. Paschen, aka Senora Miller. Her photos show the three commodities that FCAB hauls.
1. One-off end cab GR12 1408 eastbound with sulphuric acid tank cars at Cumbre 2. GT42AC 3213-12 westbound with copper anodes at Baquedano 3. GE C23-EMP 2604 westbound with the Bolivian boxcars as it nears Sierra Gorda. These cars carry metal concentrates which are loaded into containers for export at Portozuelo, Chile. Edited 7 time(s). Last edit at 06/27/22 17:51 by masterphots. Date: 04/12/22 19:01 Re: More FCAB Chile action on the Atacama Desert Author: JimBaker OK! Alan,
What is a BAQUEDANO ?? Thank the little woman for some great pictures. James R.(Jim) Baker Whittier, CA Date: 04/12/22 19:23 Re: More FCAB Chile action on the Atacama Desert Author: masterphots The name of the town. Both Ferronor and FCAB pass through on each side of a large station. It's the location of the Ferronor shops, and an ancient roundhouse with some steam loco relics. An FN Baldwin 2-8-2 based there is/was somewhat operable (short distances) and has been used on excursions for a few miles out of town. Ferronor has a new acid haul contract which will result in much more traffic as well as new EMD units based there. Then there's the FN line to Argentina which sees a bit of traffic.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 04/13/22 02:36 by masterphots. Date: 04/16/22 13:29 Re: More FCAB Chile action on the Atacama Desert Author: E25 Fascinating images... almost a sci-fi aura to them.
Greg Stadter Phoenix, AZ Date: 04/17/22 13:25 Re: More FCAB Chile action on the Atacama Desert Author: 86235 JimBaker Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > What is a BAQUEDANO ?? > Not what, who. He was the C in C of Chilean forces during the War of the Pacific, and very briefly president. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/17/22 13:28 by 86235. |