
200km test run by volunteer museum Ferroclub Argentino pulled by fully restored steam engine Class 12E Nº 3925 from 1926
Approximately 200km test run from Buenos Aires to Dolores, pulling also fully restored passenger carriages.
Train comprised of:
- Buenos Ayres Great Southern Railway Class 12E Nº 3925, built by Vulcan Foundry (UK) in 1926,
- Mail and parcel car 4053 built by Werkspoor (NL) in 1953,
- Pullman (air-conditioned first class) S.P. 625 built by Hitachi (JP) in 1962,
- Pullman (air-conditioned first class) P.A. 441 and P.A. 440, built by Werkspoor (NL) in 1953,
- EMD GT-22CW Nº A909 belonging to the state railways for contingency assistance (ultimately not needed) and pulling the return run.
Except A909, all of the above fully restored by museum volunteers. Engine fully rebuilt from scrap condition.
(Video not mine)