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International Railroad Discussion > MRS cog railway (Brazil)Date: 08/13/22 07:17 MRS cog railway (Brazil) Author: pedrop MRS railroad operates the only remaining cog railroad for freight in Brazil. The famous railroad in Paranapiacaba hill was built by British company São Paulo Railway in 1867 using cable cars. Later, the system was changed to cog railway that still in operation. The old Japanese Hitachi locomotives were changed by modern Swiss made Stadler 5,000 KWH locomotives. The cog system has eight kilometers long and a grade up to 11% and is a connection between the Paranapiacaba yard to Santos port.
There are many videos about this nice railroad in the internet. I chose this one made by MRS to link here. It is in portuguese, but you can have an idea of the railroad. Enjoy. MRS cog railroad Pedro Pedro Rezende Vespasiano MG, Date: 08/13/22 07:26 Re: MRS cog railway (Brazil) Author: bobwilcox One of the most incredible railroad operations in the world
Bob Wilcox Charlottesville, VA My Flickr Shots Date: 08/13/22 09:40 Re: MRS cog railway (Brazil) Author: King_Coal That's truly something different. Thanks for sharing.
Date: 08/13/22 09:53 Re: MRS cog railway (Brazil) Author: Jeff A heavy haul cog railway! Jeff
Date: 08/13/22 17:50 Re: MRS cog railway (Brazil) Author: pedrop This video is also interesting. It is from the time of the old Hitachi locomotives. You will see the normal train arriving at Paranapiacaba yard and than going down the hill in sections of 500 tons each to the city of Cubatao and Santos port.
https://youtu.be/9iJ6ZB4AEh0 Pedro Rezende Vespasiano MG, https://youtube.com/c/minasgeraisrailways1 Edited 3 time(s). Last edit at 08/13/22 17:59 by pedrop. Date: 08/13/22 20:39 Re: MRS cog railway (Brazil) Author: E25 Date: 08/13/22 21:22 Re: MRS cog railway (Brazil) Author: Ritzville Very interesting railroad, also liked your post from 8/19/19.
Larry Date: 08/14/22 18:42 Re: MRS cog railway (Brazil) Author: march_hare Wow. I had never heard of this operation. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
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