Cuba in the 1990's was a treasure trove of American built steam power, sadly hidden from my American steam friends because politics got in the way.
In this first part of my re-edited footage from the time, we see two of the many sugar mills which were using US built steam locomotives - CAI. Ifraim Alfonso and CAI. Orlando Gonzales Ramires.
At the first mill, we see Alco 2-8-0 1637, Alco 2-8-2 1910 and Baldwin 2-6-2 1635. This system featured a remarkable flat crossing of the island's only motorway, right alongside a fine bridge built for the railway by the Russians but never put into use!
The second mill has the US built 2-8-0 1836 together with a fascinating selection of vehicles from the USA, UK and Russia.
Recorded on tape in April and June 1998.
Part Two is here - • Cuba - American Steam ...
3 окт 2024
