Mexican Narrow Gauge
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In the early 1980s narrow gauge railroads still flourished in Mexico. See it on this DVD.
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Producer | A&R Productions |
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Run Time | 1 hour 48 minutes |
Narration | . |
Shrink Wrap | Yes, Brand New |
Technical Details | NTSC, Region Free, View Worldwide on Computer |
In the early 1980s narrow gauge railroads still flourished in Mexico. In Yucatan, United Southeastern’s (FUS) operated two narrow gauge lines out of Merida on the Yucatan Peninsula carrying both freight and passengers in daily revenue service. The National Railroad, NdeM, also operated a narrow gauge branch out of Oriental, near Vera Cruz. Both roads used EMD G8 narrow gauge diesel locomotives and carried passengers as well as freight. Jim Terrell was able to cover all of this action in the early 1980s, including several cab rides! In the Motul area of Yucatan, there was an extensive network of one-half meter gauge horse car railroads. These were used by anyone with a car and an animal. They were also used by industry for in-plant transfers. The mountain scenery is dramatic and beautiful.
Lloyd –
What a dramatic difference in railroading, simply by travelling south of the American border. The big, high horsepower modern engines are replaced by old alcos, EMD’s and single power hay burners (horses) . Narrow gauge is always interesting, especially when it is 1/2 meter (roughly 19 inches). Railroading in Mexico is very laid back compared to American/Canadian railroads. And we get to see it in this video. Awesome scenic beauty is as normal as anything to be found. Excellent production