I remember riding the Pac-Coast steam train from Mexicali to Guadalajara in the early 70s, a 6-day trip ! And many times thereafter . . . when you stood on the open platform behind the Locomotive it would turn your white shirt black in a hurry! Riding across the Sonoran Desert, thru the Tropic flatlands, past the smoking volcanoes then up thru the Sierras to the Plateau, over Trestles and Tunnels . . . as far to Mexico City as to the East Coast . . . 😺😺😺
I remember watching these vídeos by Pentrex years ago, i always wonder what happen to these locomotives, and i found there are in a roster saved but with a really bad condition, and then will never run again. Also i really like this video 👍
Thank you very much! It’s great that the locomotives were saved, but they will most likely stay as static displays. We appreciate you watching the video.
For a historian like me, this is so delightful to watch, I'm really thankful for the person who recorded this vestige from the past and for the owner of this channel who shares this invaluable document
Thank you for the kind words. We’re grateful that our audience appreciates this footage. We will continue to share more from our archives. Thanks again, and stay tuned.
Geeeeeezus!! Right when I think you guys can't beat the last video you guys present something like this....😮.... Outstanding and Breath-taking ...Awesome job 💯💯💯
Thank you so much!!! The audience’s response to our last video prompted us to release this footage. We appreciate what you have to say, and we are listening. Thanks again.
Thank you, Tom! The M del P was a railroad frozen in time. Seeing common carrier steam this late in the 20th century was very special. We appreciate the comment.
Thank you very much! We appreciate the kind words. The M del P truly was a special operation. And, your wish will come true very soon. There is plenty more footage from Mexico yet to be released in 2024. Stay tuned!
Thank you very much for the kudos and props, Colin! We were hoping that you’d enjoy this one. Whether you’re a steam fan or not, this little railroad could really capture your attention. Thanks again.
Hello, Alex. Thank you for the kind words. To answer your question, the railroad is no longer operating. Unfortunately, the tracks have been removed. The sugarcane mill now sits in silence.
Thank you so much! M del P number 4 was a real classic. It was nearing the end of its service life at this point, but it could still get the job done. We appreciate you watching the video.
Yes, it was! Those light little steam engines really struggled with traction, especially when operating on poor track. We appreciate you watching the video.
This is a trip back in time when there were TRUE haulers, in the book Esperanza Rising, I can just imagine this being the railroad Esperanza lives near, and I can just imagine Miguel looking out in aw at these workhorses working hard.
This railroad really could have been the work of a thoughtful and imaginative author. The fact that the M del P survived into the 1990s powered exclusively by steam is quite astonishing. It could still make for a great “storybook railroad” if the opportunity arose… We appreciate the comment.
nah... the majority of countries had steam locomotives originated from different countries. All Latin America has American Locos.... just Here in Colombia we had, American, British, German, Belgium, czechoslovakia, even a couple of French ones. Most Europe got American and Russian locos during the war time, including the UK All africa got American/british/french locomotives... China, Japan had American Locos India, Australia had a lot of Biriths Steam locos... I would say it's very weird, but i don0t think there's a single country without a Steam Locomotive from a different country
@@trenesdecolombiaPabloHiguita Well yes, but I meant Mexico is one of those few countries to only have steam locomotives that originated from different countries.
@@CVisionProductions1. That explains why a lot of this footage looks so familiar. Although your production shows a lot more than pentrex did 😎. Either way I enjoy the content and thanks to folks like Dan Hadley 🤠
Quitándole la parte romántica, yo sé que son una joya de reliquias pero también es triste ver que mi país tenga pura basura, me parece increíble que funcionen, deberían de ponerlos en un museo
Hello, Terry. The M del P was standard gauge 4 ft, 8 1/2 inches. They received interchange traffic from the Chihuahua Pacific, which was also standard gauge. Thank you for watching the video.
As far as we know, all of the remaining M del P steam locomotives will remain on display in Los Mochis. There are no plans to reactivate them, as the railroad is now gone. Thank you for watching the video.
Sort of. They still exist and are 'preserved' in musuem's but are in derelict condition. The Ferrocarril Mexicano del Pacífico effectively ran these locomotives into a state of irreparable wear from a lack of affordable maintenance and constant rough handling of the equipment.
