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International Railroad Discussion > Mexico - Puebla Area [18-Mar-2024]Date: 03/18/24 17:09 Mexico - Puebla Area [18-Mar-2024] Author: johnusnsd On my last work trip to Mexico for a while - and had a chance to get out east of Puebla today for a couple of hours - and got skunked!!! The only action I caught were a light set of helpers heading east - with x-CSX 8903 (EMD SD70AH-T4) now PRLX 8903 - running a speed with only ditch lights on (gotta love Mexico).
1. PRLX 8903 - at Rinconada - running light EB (with only ditch lights) - 18-Mar-2024. 2. I am always fascincated with the various types from grade crossing signage/protection in MX - even though the automatic signals and gates rarely function. This is an example - of a relatively new signal mast and E-bell - but the gate has been damaged (the other signal was even worse) - and when the light power went across the roadway - none of the signals/gates functioned. 3. Milepost at Rinconada. Next road trip is a brief weekend in South Texas - and then to Calgary Canada - which is for work - but I hope to find some time to get into the mountains just west of Calgary, John ![]() ![]() ![]() Date: 03/18/24 21:40 Re: Mexico - Puebla Area [18-Mar-2024] Author: krm152 Thanks for the Mexico photo posting. #8903 was a real surprise.
Good luck on your next trip. ALLEN Date: 03/18/24 22:27 Re: Mexico - Puebla Area [18-Mar-2024] Author: joemagruder #2 - notice the cross at the base of the stop sign.
Date: 03/19/24 04:58 Re: Mexico - Puebla Area [18-Mar-2024] Author: pedrop Nice pic of the crossing level gate. Now I understand why in military we say ALTO to stop the troop. The word comes from spanish. In portuguese is PARE.
Pedro Rezende Vespasiano MG, https://youtube.com/c/minasgeraisrailways1 Date: 03/19/24 09:30 Re: Mexico - Puebla Area [18-Mar-2024] Author: Ritzville Very interesting series!
Larry Date: 03/20/24 18:56 Re: Mexico - Puebla Area [18-Mar-2024] Author: johnusnsd Thank you all - just wish I had more time - to catch for action in Mexico. The country really is a railfans dream when it comes to mountain railroading and various power strewn about the country. It's unfortunate that some of the most scenic areas are just not safe to bring a camera rig (for all my work trips to MX - I have always used my cell phone - so not to bring attention to myself). However the areas I do get into - the rural areas - the locals are very friendly and the train crews are also very railfan friendly.
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