Argentinian Railways by Fred M. Springer

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) 2-8-2 steam locomotive no. 4 in El Maitén, Rio Negro, Argentina, on October 15, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-14-18

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) 2-8-2 steam locomotive no. 3 in El Maitén, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 15, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-14-21

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives in a yard at El Maitén, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 15, 1990. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Photograph by Fred M. Springer. Springer-SOAM1-14-25

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 4 leads passenger train past the kilometer post 30 in El Maitén, Chubut, Argentina, on October 15, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-15-06

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 4 with a passenger train at kilometer post 300 in El Maitén, Chubut, Argentina, on October 15, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-15-11

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 4 in Leleque, Chubut, Argentina, on October 15, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-15-16

A close-up view of a builder plate placed on Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) 0-6-0 steam locomotive no. 1 in the yards in El Maitén, Chubut, Argentina, on October 15, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-15-33

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 4 leading a passenger train at kilometer post 335 in Esquel, Chubut, Argentina, on October 15, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-16-37

Two Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives (no. 105 in the front) with a mixed train taking on water at Mamuel Choique, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 16, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-16-02

An overhead view of Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives nos. 105 and 131 in Esquel, Chubut, Argentina, on October 16, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-16-14

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 105 in Esquel, Chubut, Argentina, on October 16, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-16-21

Workers and Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 135 at yard in El Maitén, Chubut, Argentina, on October 16, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-17-15

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives nos. 105 and 135 prepare to lead a passenger train at the yard in El Maitén, Chubut, Argentina, on October 16, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-17-17

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives nos. 105 and 135 lead a passenger train near La Cancha, Chubut, Argentina, on October 16, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-17-25

Workers with Viejo Expreso Patagónico steam locomotive no. 131 in La Cancha, Chubut, Argentina, on October 16, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-17-29

A woman walks past Ramal Ferro Industrial de Río Turbio Railway steam locomotive no. 101 at the yard in Rio Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina, on October 17, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-17-11

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives nos. 105 and 131 taking on water at La Cancha, Chubut, Argentina, on October 17, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-17-35

Ramal Ferro Industrial de Río Turbio steam locomotive no. 118 at Gob. Moyano Station in Río Turbio, Santa Cruz, Argentina, on October 17, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-18-12

Ramal Ferro Industrial de Río Turbio steam locomotive no. 118 hauls coal at CAD Eyroa in Río Turbio, Santa Cruz, Argentina, on October 17, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-18-23

Ramal Ferro Industrial de Río Turbio steam locomotive no. 118 pushes its freight cargo on a curved track at Corue kilometer post 37 in Río Turbio, Santa Cruz, Argentina, on October 17, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-18-29

Ramal Ferro Industrial de Río Turbio steam locomotive no. 118 at Piedra Boena in Río Turbio, Santa Cruz, Argentina, on October 17, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-18-32

Ramal Ferro Industrial de Río Turbio steam locomotives nos. 118 and 104 at Piedra Boena kilometer post 34 in Río Turbio, Santa Cruz, Argentina, on October 17, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-18-39

Ramal Ferro Industrial de Río Turbio steam locomotive no. 118 leading a coal train across a bridge at kilometer post 204 in Río Turbio, Santa Cruz, Argentina, on October 18, 1990. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Photograph by Fred M. Springer. Springer-SOAM1-19-09

Ramal Ferro Industrial de Río Turbio coal train passes a man on horseback and a dog at kilometer post 240 in Río Turbio, Santa Cruz, Argentina, on October 18, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-19-21

Ramal Ferro Industrial de Río Turbio steam locomotive no. 118 in Rio Turbio, Santa Cruz, Argentina, on October 18, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-19-24

A Ramal Ferro Industrial de Río Turbio business car is shown to a few passengers in Río Turbio, Santa Cruz, Argentina, on October 18, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-19-25

A Ramal Ferro Industrial de Río Turbio logo on business car at Río Turbio, Santa Cruz, Argentina, on October 18, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-19-26

Ramal Ferro Industrial de Río Turbio steam locomotive no. 103 in Río Turbio, Santa Cruz, Argentina, on October 18, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-19-39

Ferrocarril Provincial de Buenos Aires (Province of Buenos Aires Railway) diesel locomotive no. 8420 at Saenz Pena in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 20, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Springer-SOAM1-20-01

Ferrocarril Provincial de Buenos Aires (Province of Buenos Aires Railway) diesel locomotives nos. 8494 and 8420 with passenger trains at the station in San Martin in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 20, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-20-10

Ferrocarril Provincial de Buenos Aires (Province of Buenos Aires Railway) Baldwin-built diesel locomotive no. 7025 with a passenger train at Mercedes in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 20, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-20-14

Crew members pose with Ferrocarril Provincial de Buenos Aires (Province of Buenos Aires Railway) Baldwin diesel locomotive no. 7025 at Mercedes in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 20, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-20-16

Ferrocarril Provincial de Buenos Aires (Province of Buenos Aires Railway) diesel Baldwin locomotive no. 7025 and crew at Suipacha in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 20, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-20-22

Ferrocarril Provincial de Buenos Aires (Province of Buenos Aires Railway) steam locomotive no. 1567 in Jauregui in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 20, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-20-32

Ferrocarril Provincial de Buenos Aires (Province of Buenos Aires Railway) steam locomotive no. 1567 at Lujan in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 20, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-20-37

Ferrocarril Provincial de Buenos Aires (Province of Buenos Aires Railway) electric-boxcab switcher at Lacroze, Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 21, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-21-13

Ferrocarril Noreste Argentino (Argentine North Eastern Railway) steam locomotive no. 11 "Yatay" at Lacroze, Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 21, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer, Springer-SOAM1-21-17

Ferrocarril Noreste Argentino (Argentine North Eastern Railway) diesel locomotive no. 8491 and passenger train at Saenz Pena in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 21, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-21-33

Ferrocarril Noreste Argentino (Argentine North Eastern Railway) diesel locomotive no. 7908 and passenger coaches at Posades, Argentina, on October 22, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-22-15

Ferrocarril Noreste Argentino (Argentine North Eastern Railway) passenger train at Posades, Argentina, on October 22, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-22-16

Ferrocarril Noreste Argentino (Argentine North Eastern Railway) passenger train at Garupa, Argentina, on October 22, 1990. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-SOAM1-22-19

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 104 in Esquel, Chubut, Argentina, on April 13, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-21-08

Steam locomotives nos. 114 and 6 in Esquel, Chubut, Argentina, on either October 12, 1991. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Photograph by Fred M. Springer. Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-19-05

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 104 hauls train at El Maitén, Chubut, Argentina on either October 11, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-19-31

A double headed Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) train led by steam locomotives (visible engine no. 114) cross a bridge in La Cancha, Chubut, Argentina on October 12, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-20-02

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives nos. 6 and 114 in Esquel, Chubut, Argentina on October 12, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-20-24

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives nos. 114 and 6 pull a freight train toward a bridge at kilometer post 335 in Lepa, Chubut, Argentina, on October 12, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-21-40

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Pagagonian Express) double header freight train led by steam locomotive nos. 114 and 6 at kilometer post 330 in Lepa, Chubut, Argentina, on October 12, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-21-22

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 6 hauls freight across bridge at kilometer post 335 in Lepa, Chubut, Argentina, on October 12, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-21-26

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 114 in Lepa, Chubut, Argentina, on October 12, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-21-20

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives nos. 6 and 114 haul a freight train past a farm in Lepa, Chubut, Argentina, on October 12, 1991. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Photograph by Fred M. Springer. Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-21-17

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives nos. 6 and 104 in Esquel, Argentina, on October 13, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-21-07

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives nos. 6 and 114 travel through Esquel, Chubut, Argentina, on October 13, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer., © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-22-37

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive nos. 6 and 115 lead passenger cars near Ñorquinco, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 14, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-22-03

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives nos. 6 and 115 lead passenger train near Ñorquinco, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 14, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-22-06

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives nos. 6 and 115 at El Maitén, Chubut, Argentina, on October 14, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-22-16

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 6 leading a passenger train in the snow-covered Andes mountain range in Cerro Mesa, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 14, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-23-19

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives 6 and 15 lead a passenger train in the snow-covered Andes mountain range in Cerro Mesa, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 14, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-23-23

Viejo Expreso Patagónico, steam locomotives nos. 6 and 115 haul a passenger train at kilometer post 185 within the Andes mountain range in Cerro Mesa, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 14, 1991. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Photograph by Fred M. Springer. Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-23-34

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive nos. 6 and 115 lead a passenger train past kilometer post 185 in Cerro Mesa, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 14, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-23-36

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 4 hauls passenger train at kilometer 25.5 in Cerro Mesa, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 15, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-23-03

Diesel locomotive no. 9009 in the sunlight in Ingeniero Jacobacci, Río Negro, Argentina,on October 15, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-23-12

A track crew heading out to work in Ingeniero Jacobacci, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 15, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer.© 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-23-17

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 4 with a passenger train at kilometer post 114.5 in Cerro Mesa, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 15, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-24-12

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 4 hauls passenger train at kilometer post 114.5 in Cerro Mesa, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 15, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-24-13

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 115 in yard at Cerro Mesa, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 15, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-24-28

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) 2-8-2 steam locomotive no. 4 leads a passenger train at kilometer post 25.5 in Cerro Mesa, Río Negro, Argentina,on October 15, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-PA-BR-SOAM-ME-ARG2-24-35

Ferrocarril Noreste Argentino (Argentine North Eastern Railway) 2-6-0 steam locomotive no. 11 at Patagonia Heritage Railway Museum in Carmen de Pantagones, Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 19, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, ©2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art; Springer-ARG-PA-CHI-BO2-02-04

Ferrocarril Provincial de Buenos Aires (Province of Buenos Aires Railway) diesel locomotive no. 7914 and various train cars in Posadas, Misiones, Argentina, on October 20, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-ARG-PA-CHI-BO2-03-16

A Ferroclub Argentino member hoops train orders at terminal in Fatima, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, on October 20, 1991. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-ARG-PA-CHI-BO2-03-28

Ferrocarril Central Norte (Central Northern Railway) steam locomotive no. 3511 pulling passenger train in La Rioja, Argentina, on October 5, 1992. Photograph by Fred M. Springer, © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-ARG-PA-CHI-BO2-19-32

Railroad track in Ñirihuau, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 28, 1995. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-CHI-ARG1-06-05

Tren Patagónico (Patagonian Train) diesel locomotive leads passenger train across a bridge at Ñirihuau, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 28, 1995. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-CHI-ARG1-06-07

A train station in San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 28, 1995. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-CHI-ARG1-06-09

Tren Patagónico (Patagonian Train) diesel locomotive no. 9033 leads passenger train at the station in Perito Moreno, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 28, 1995. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-CHI-ARG1-07-26

Two men on horseback greet Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 19 as it arrives at the remote station of Fitalancao, near the halfway point of the 250-mile line, on October 29, 1995. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art; Springer-CHI-ARG1-09-13

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 19 in Fitalancao, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 29, 1995. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art; Springer-CHI-ARG1-09-22

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 19 leads passenger train through the Cerro Mesa tunnel in Cerro Mesa, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 29, 1995. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Photograph by Fred M. Springer. Springer-CHI-ARG1-09-26

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives lead a mixed freight and passenger train in Esquel, Chubut, Argentina, on October 30, 1995. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-CHI-ARG1-10-01

A ranch dog watches Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives lead mixed freight and passenger train in Esquel, Chubut, Argentina, on October 30, 1995. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-CHI-ARG1-10-07

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) mixed freight and passenger train is led by two steam locomotives in Esquel, Chubut, Argentina, on October 30, 1995. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-CHI-ARG1-10-12

The sun sets on a train yard that holds both freight and passenger cars in Esquel, Chubut, Argentina, on October 30, 1995. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Photograph by Fred M. Springer. Springer-CHI-ARG1-10-32

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 114 and workers at Lepa, Chubut, Argentina, on October 30, 1995. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art. Springer-CHI-ARG1-11-05

Workers and Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express)- also know as "La Trochita," steam locomotive no. 114 in Lepa, Chubut, Argentina, on October 30, 1995. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-CHI-ARG1-11-12

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives nos. 4 and 114 haul mixed freight and a passenger train near La Cancha, Chubut, Argentina, on October 30, 1995. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-CHI-ARG1-11-27

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotives nos. 4 and 114 at head of mixed freight and passenger train in Mamuel Choique, Río Negro, Argentina, on October 30, 1995. Photograph by Fred M. Springer. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Springer-CHI-ARG1-11-32

A double headed Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) freight and passenger train is pulled by steam locomotives nos. 4 and 114 in Esquel, Chubut, Argentina, on October 30, 1995. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Photograph by Fred M. Springer. Springer-CHI-ARG1-11-39

A worker inspects Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 19 at Fitalancao, Chubut, Argentina, on October 31, 1995. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Photograph by Fred M. Springer. Springer-CHI-ARG1-12-01

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 19 with passenger train near Ñorquinco, Chubut, Argentina, on October 31, 1995. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Photograph by Fred M. Springer. Springer-CHI-ARG1-12-07

Viejo Expreso Patagónico (Old Patagonian Express) steam locomotive no. 19 and passenger train near Ñorquinco, Chubut, Argentina, on October 31, 1995. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Photograph by Fred M. Springer. Springer-CHI-ARG1-12-06

A couple of children pose on narrow gauge maintenance section car in Ñorquinco, Chubut, Argentina, on October 31, 1995. © 2014, Center for Railroad Photography and Art, Photograph by Fred M. Springer. Springer-CHI-ARG1-12-15