Home Open Account Help 148 users online

International Railroad Discussion > Newfies still going strong in Chile


Date: 05/05/25 08:45
Newfies still going strong in Chile
Author: masterphots

Former CNR NF210 No. 1420 hauling sulphuric acid at Los Vientos, Chile on 2/19/25.   This is the only one in the new livery.   The train is about five miles from the export loadout at the port of Mejillones.
The siding is well named as the wind never stopped blowing.   90 MSNM means location is 90 meters above mean sea level.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 05/05/25 08:58 by masterphots.






Date: 05/05/25 09:35
Re: Newfies still going strong in Chile
Author: wp1801

That is desolate country!



Date: 05/07/25 07:46
Re: Newfies still going strong in Chile
Author: 86235

Good to see the NF210s are still soldiering on. They must be 65 or even older.



Date: 05/07/25 10:40
Re: Newfies still going strong in Chile
Author: PHall

86235 Wrote:
-------------------------------------------------------
> Good to see the NF210s are still soldiering on.
> They must be 65 or even older.

Just goes to show that if maintain them modern machinery can last a long time.



Date: 05/07/25 18:18
Re: Newfies still going strong in Chile
Author: masterphots

Can't access my FCAB roster but I think they were built in late 50s,  so close to 70.   Since arriving in Chile they've been upgraded continually,  645 power assemblies,  latest electronics, etc.  They should be around for a few more years at least.   Longer than I'll be trackside I'd guess.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/07/25 18:24 by masterphots.



Date: 05/09/25 07:38
Re: Newfies still going strong in Chile
Author: erielackawanna

I would have thought they'd all be gone by now. Great images.



Date: 05/15/25 21:12
Re: Newfies still going strong in Chile
Author: BoilingMan

It was a kick to see them when I was down there last fall- and they weren't difficult to find!  Definitely still in daily use.
FCAB got their monies worth!
SR



Date: 05/17/25 14:24
Re: Newfies still going strong in Chile
Author: pedrop

Great sceneries. I hope to visit Chile railroads someday.

Posted from Android

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



[ Share Thread on Facebook ] [ Search ] [ Start a New Thread ] [ Back to Thread List ] [ <Newer ] [ Older> ] 
Page created in 0.0334 seconds