Work at Río Turbio
In early 2004 Shaun was contracted to work for the municipality of Río Turbio, Santa Cruz, Argentina. This town and the associated RFIRT railway system is already famous as being one of the locations at which Ing. L.D.Porta had his greatest successes. Río Turbio has its own home page at: http://www.rioturbio.gov.ar/
An official summary of the plan at Río Turbio, from 2004, can be read by clicking here.
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October 2006:
A brief update from Shaun McMahon.
August 2006:
Major progress has been made since the last update to this page. Full details can be found on this new page.
November 2004:
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Things are progressing well at Río Turbio. 116 has gained a "headboard" proclaiming 'Tren Turistico Carbonero Patagonico'. Photo © Shaun McMahon |
September 2004:
A few photographs of activity in late September 2004 prove that things have started to happen! These have come from Shaun:
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RFIRT 116 in steam at Río Turbio. September 2004 |
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Shaun McMahon is in the fireman's seat as 116 moves around the yard at Río Turbio. September 2004 |
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Locomotive and crew at Río Turbio. September 2004 |
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Carriages in the shops at Río Turbio being prepared for tourist service. September 2004 |
Details of my own visit to Río Turbio in January can be found here.
