Spain
Spain - Ponferrada Villablino Pictures
08/07/08 13:18
The Ponferrada - Villablino was one of those railways
that stood out from the crowd. This 62km metre gauge
coal carrier in north-west Spain remained 100% steam
worked until 1980. It was blessed with superb
scenery, plenty of impressive bridges and tunnels and
a fleet of very distinctive locomotives. I made three
visits between 1979 and 1981 and despite being a
photographic novice who couldn't compose or expose a
picture to save himself, came away with a few photos
I'm happy to publish more than quarter of a century
later.
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Spanish Pictures Added - Nov 2007
30/12/07 14:41
Pictures from my November trip to the Murcia Area
have been added to the following photo gallery.
RENFE Murcia Area
RENFE Murcia Area
Spanish Trip Report - Nov 2007
24/11/07 10:00
The Albacete - Murcia - Cartagena line in
south-eastern Spain is still worked by diesel locos,
including the last dedicated Talgo machines of class
354 and the new class 334s. There's some heavy
freight to and from the industries of Escombreras as
well. This wasn't the busiest line I've ever visited
but the splendid scenery and good light contributed
to a successful trip.
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Mallorca Trip Report and Photos
12/02/07 22:39
How many railways in the world, let alone in Europe,
still use traction built in the 1920's in everyday
service? There can't be many but the Soller Railway
on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca is certainly
one. Trains continue to be operated by 1929 vintage,
wooden bodied power cars hauling strings of even
older trailers. The opportunity to photograph them
arose during a short family visit to Mallorca in
February 2007.
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FC de Soller photos
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FC de Soller photos
