Peus Pirapora Railway 600mm gauge no.14 Baldwin 2-6-2T+T

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Caption - Peus Pirapora Railway near São Paulo (Brazil) 600mm gauge no.14 2-6-2T+T built by Baldwin (40675/13). The 19km long line was used to transport limestone to a large cement works. The eclectic collection of locos was acquired second hand. Mo.14 was purchased in 1960 and helped operate the frequent train service. The photo was taken in 1977 when the line was seeing many overseas enthusiasts visiting this fascinating system.

Country - Brazil   Date - 1977   General Photo - 508

Photographer - Lou Johnson Collection - A A Jorgensen

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