International Railroad Discussion > Mexico - Puebla Area [18-Mar-2024]

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
 

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Thanks for the Mexico photo posting.  #8903 was a real surprise.  
Good luck on your next trip.
ALLEN

#2 - notice the cross at the base of the stop sign.

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

Very interesting series!

Larry

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.