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Este es el ferrocarril más nuevo de Puerto Rico.  This is the newest railroad in Puerto Rico.  See / Ver: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tren_Urbano Su ruta une a San Juan, Guaynabo, y Bayamón.  Busque en el Internet usando las palabras – Tren Urbano … Continue reading →

Baldwin and Vulcan Locomotives by Richard Dunn French Train / Ferrocarril Francés Baldwin Locomotives in Puerto Rico – Pryor, Bruce. Narrow Gauge Pictures From Off The Beaten Path Distance Tables / Cuadros de distancias Train Schedules / Itinerarios Locomotive Rosters, … Continue reading →

Engraving of Bagnall locomotive, 284 or 285, almost identical, bought by Hacienda Mercedita. Dibujo de locomotora Bagnall, 284 ó 285, eran casi idénticas, comprado por la Hacienda Mercedita. Model / Modelo Mike South’s Model of a Bagnall locomotive Modelo de … Continue reading →

General Roy Stone obtained by auction Hacienda Aguirre and also owned the Port America Co., a railway franchise.  He was not able to come up with the money so DeFord & Co. bought Hacienda Aguirre in 1899.  DeFord were bankers … Continue reading →

Mona Island railway.  Used for transport from the shore to the lighthouse.  Ferrocarril de la isla de Mona para el traslado hacia el faro desde el muelle.  Source / Fuente: U.S. Coast Guard. Thanks to / Gracias a:  Mrs. Sandra, … Continue reading →

Ponce tuvo un tranvía que unía sus dos centros urbanos: Ciudad y Playa.  El tranvía era de vapor.  La concesión fue otorgada por Real Orden el 27 de marzo de 1878. Se inauguró el 17 de junio de 1880 por … Continue reading →

  Private Money / Monedas Privadas Some companies provided their own money and or tokens in their operations.  Among them were the coffee and sugar plantations and the transport companies.  Workers received their pay in company money.  In the case … Continue reading →

This french engine operated in Puerto Rico.  It was donated to the Henry Ford Museum in Michigan.  It is now operating as part of a tourist train in France. Esta locomotra francesa operaba en Puerto Rico.  Fue donada al museo … Continue reading →