Steam in Patagonia -
(To be announced)
Steam in Patagonia:
Four days of photographing and riding steam in the
Patagonia region of Argentina, which includes riding La Trochita narrow
gauge from El Maiten station to Esquel station, just over 200 km.. Also a
short excursion north to Cerro Mesa on Rio Negro Provincial trackage that
has just recently been reopened will be included. Tour starts and ends in Buenos Aires. Extensions
to Iguazu Falls and Bariloche resort are available.
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Picture
of La Trochita narrow gauge train in Patagonia, Argentina. This is
known as the Old Patagonia Express.
Photo by Dale Brown. |
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LAST STAND OF
STEAM IN CHINA TOUR III
America's railroads dieselized in 1960. If you were born
before 1960, you can remember steam in America. Today only a handful of
countries still have steam powered trains working daily. One website states
five countries still maintain steam locomotives. They are: North Korea,
Cuba, Union of Myanmar (Burma), Indonesia, and China. Also a few isolated pockets
of steam operation exist in Europe, Asia, and Africa.
For
Americans it is nearly impossible to enter North Korea or Cuba legally. The
Union of Myanmar is also a difficult country to visit. Indonesia's political
climate is
sometimes unsettling for Westerners. Which leaves China. Why visit China?
The
Chinese welcome tourists. China is a quickly redeveloping country that is
opening its doors to the world and welcomes visitors from many nations.
Also, the Chinese
realize that steam trains are a tourist attraction. The Chinese welcome
photographic and tourist groups to experience the thrill of steam powered
trains. But the changing economy, political decisions and ecological needs
have put steam locomotives on the endangered list. This is the time to visit
China and see the spectacular thrill of watching steam locomotives in
regular revenue service.
China
Steam Information
Bolivia
La
Paz with the Moon Valley and the nearby Tiwanaku site, Oruro to Uyuni by
train and Potosi, the former colonial mining city.
Ecuador
Quito, the middle of the World (near the Equator), Otavalo market.
Ride the Guayaquil and Quito Railroad and visit the spectacular
engineering accomplishment of the Devil�s Nose (Nariz del Diablo).
Argentina
We are preparing trips to stay at Iguazu Falls, Argentina, where
you can experience the primal nature of the area. Bariloche
is also a good option. If you just want to enjoy the landscapes or maybe
combine it with the Casino life. Buenos
Aires is a city that lives 24 hours. Few days visiting the different tourist
attractions will keep you busy enough.
Peru
Lima,
Arequipa, Cusco, the Lost Citadel of Machu Picchu, Puno and the Titicaca
Lake. One week sightseeing and enjoying the Andes. Visit the Amazon basin, the mini Galapagos
in Paracas, the enigmatic lines of Nasca, The Warriors of the Clouds in
Leymebamba (northeast).
News
IGUAZU FALLS, ARGENTINA
In November 2007 we are
having a limited number of special packages to visit Buenos Aires and Iguazu
Falls.
Olympic
Games 2008
We are preparing
a tour to attend this event.
