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Arganda del Rey Railway, Madrid

Discussion in 'International Heritage Railways/Tramways' started by GER, Jul 14, 2010.

  1. GER

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    They are a very small organisation with just 8 members (volunteers) who are currently only able to operate for a few hours on Sundays in Spring and Autumn, although they are hoping to improve on this in the future. There is a fire ban throughout most of Spain during the summer. From what I have seen their trains are very popular and well filled. The metre-gauge line is 3kms long with a run-round loop at the far end. Trains are steam-hauled when possible by “Arganda”, an 0-6-0WT (well tank) – what appear to be side tanks are actually coal bunkers. The have a large secure workshop where all the stock is stored when not in use.

    The line is located in the south-eastern suburbs of Madrid about 25 kms from the centre and is accessible from the A3 motorway to Valencia (exit 22 – M300), by bus, or by Metro (la Poveda station).

    I visited this line a few weeks ago and the pictures can be seen here:
    http://members.multimania.co.uk/railsing/Arganda100516/Arganda2010.htm
    There is a link to a Spanish language website on the first page.
    Some of the staff can speak English.

    For other international railway pictures visit http://members.multimania.co.uk/railsing/ and follow links.
     
    GER, Jul 14, 2010
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