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Tren de las Nubes Salta, Argentina
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Tren de las Nubes Salta, Argentina
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ABOUT TREN DE LAS NUBES - in their own words: C-14 is the third higher train branch in the world. It is here where "Tren a las Nubes" (Train to the Clouds) starts its journey at 1200 m.s.n.m (2445.45 feet above sea level) reaching a final height of 4200 m.s.n.m. (8562.58 feet above sea level) in "Viaducto La Polvorilla " (La Polvorilla Viaduct) with no cogs, which means that the engine coach pulls the ten coaches on its own. The trip covers 217 km. (134.84 miles) passing through 19 tunnels, 29 bridges, 9 sheds and several sewers. This train is considered to be Ing. Richard Maury's master piece. The train's capacity is of about 520 passengers and has a
restaurant coach, a bar coach, a sick bay coach, a central transmission room and 7
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of operation Departs Salta 7:00 AM |
The operation of the Tren a las Nubes has been suspended since late 2005. It is anticipated to begin service again in mid to late 2008. In the meantime a full day alternative overland circuit is available - click here for more information.
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