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13104 - Metre gauge steam Regua to Chaves

Metre gauge steam Regua to Chaves

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Caption - CP E212 is pictured about a mile north of Vidago with the 1708 Chaves to Regua mixed train. Fully loaded mixed trains were the reason why these big tank engines were necessary as there were some significant grades to be tackled for trains travelling in either direction along the line.

Country - Portugal

Album - Metre gauge steam Regua to Chaves   Date - 1977

Photographer - Lou Johnson   Railway Photo - 13104