World Railways
CFA no.40 "Amboim" a 60 cm gauge wood burning Bagnall 2-8-2T
Caption - Caminho de Ferro do Amboim (CFA) was 130 km long 60 cm railway in Angola from Porto Amboim to Gabela. used for hauling coffee. It closed in October 1975. In 1970 no.40 "Amboim" a wood burning 2-8-2T (Bagnall 2637/1940) is seen at Gabela. These useful locos were used for hauling the weekly mixed train which took two days to complete a return trip along the line.
Country - Angola Date - 1970 General Photo - 286
Photographer - Lou Johnson Collection - A A Jorgensen
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