I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail electrified railway system.
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this
group has personal experience of this railway.
On 31/01/2026 22:40, Recliner wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-railEither Finland or Putinland ??
electrified railway system.
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this
group has personal experience of this railway.
Bevan Price <bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 31/01/2026 22:40, Recliner wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-railEither Finland or Putinland ??
electrified railway system.
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this
group has personal experience of this railway.
That would be much too easy! And do their railways have third rail >electrification?
In message <_wyfR.50138$K2m7.41440@fx05.ams1>, at 02:04:42 on Sun, 1 Feb 2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
Bevan Price <bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 31/01/2026 22:40, Recliner wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-railEither Finland or Putinland ??
electrified railway system.
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this >>>> group has personal experience of this railway.
That would be much too easy!ÿ And do their railways have third rail
electrification?
Moscow and St Peterburg Metro; Kyiv, Karkiv and Dnipro Metro.
Minsk, Tblisi, Baku and Yerevan Metro.
Helsinki Metro.
So maybe we need to consider 5ft 3" gauge systems too.
On 31/01/2026 22:40, Recliner wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail electrified railway system.
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this group has personal experience of this railway.
Either Finland or Putinland ??
On 01/02/2026 05:57, Roland Perry wrote:
In message <_wyfR.50138$K2m7.41440@fx05.ams1>, at 02:04:42 on Sun, 1
Feb 2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
Bevan Price <bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 31/01/2026 22:40, Recliner wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-railEither Finland or Putinland ??
electrified railway system.
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this >>>>> group has personal experience of this railway.
That would be much too easy!ÿ And do their railways have third rail
electrification?
Moscow and St Peterburg Metro; Kyiv, Karkiv and Dnipro Metro.
Minsk, Tblisi, Baku and Yerevan Metro.
Helsinki Metro.
So maybe we need to consider 5ft 3" gauge systems too.
In which case Argentina could be an option.
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail electrified railway system.
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this
group has personal experience of this railway.
In message <_wyfR.50138$K2m7.41440@fx05.ams1>, at 02:04:42 on Sun, 1 Feb 2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
Bevan Price <bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 31/01/2026 22:40, Recliner wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-railEither Finland or Putinland ??
electrified railway system.
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this >>>> group has personal experience of this railway.
That would be much too easy! And do their railways have third rail
electrification?
Moscow and St Peterburg Metro; Kyiv, Karkiv and Dnipro Metro.
Minsk, Tblisi, Baku and Yerevan Metro.
Helsinki Metro.
So maybe we need to consider 5ft 3" gauge systems too.
In message <10ln247$3ie2a$1@dont-email.me>, at 08:16:07 on Sun, 1 Feb
2026, Graeme Wall <rail@greywall.demon.co.uk> remarked:
On 01/02/2026 05:57, Roland Perry wrote:
In message <_wyfR.50138$K2m7.41440@fx05.ams1>, at 02:04:42 on Sun, 1
Feb 2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
Bevan Price <bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 31/01/2026 22:40, Recliner wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail >>>>>> electrified railway system.Either Finland or Putinland ??
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this >>>>>> group has personal experience of this railway.
That would be much too easy!ÿ And do their railways have third rail
electrification?
Moscow and St Peterburg Metro; Kyiv, Karkiv and Dnipro Metro.
Minsk, Tblisi, Baku and Yerevan Metro.
Helsinki Metro.
So maybe we need to consider 5ft 3" gauge systems too.
In which case Argentina could be an option.
We need more information, such as:
a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system *in one of its cities*
a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system *which comprises the majority of its
rail network*
Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
In message <10ln247$3ie2a$1@dont-email.me>, at 08:16:07 on Sun, 1 Feb
2026, Graeme Wall <rail@greywall.demon.co.uk> remarked:
On 01/02/2026 05:57, Roland Perry wrote:
In message <_wyfR.50138$K2m7.41440@fx05.ams1>, at 02:04:42 on Sun, 1
Feb 2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
Bevan Price <bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 31/01/2026 22:40, Recliner wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail >>>>>>> electrified railway system.Either Finland or Putinland ??
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this >>>>>>> group has personal experience of this railway.
That would be much too easy!ÿ And do their railways have third rail
electrification?
Moscow and St Peterburg Metro; Kyiv, Karkiv and Dnipro Metro.
Minsk, Tblisi, Baku and Yerevan Metro.
Helsinki Metro.
So maybe we need to consider 5ft 3" gauge systems too.
In which case Argentina could be an option.
We need more information, such as:
a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system *in one of its cities*
It?s not in a city.
a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system *which comprises the majority of its
rail network*
At one time it was all the railways in that country, but a significant portion was relatively recently converted to standard gauge, diesel-hauled. However, the 5? gauge railway remains more important than the standard
gauge railway.
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
In message <10ln247$3ie2a$1@dont-email.me>, at 08:16:07 on Sun, 1 Feb
2026, Graeme Wall <rail@greywall.demon.co.uk> remarked:
On 01/02/2026 05:57, Roland Perry wrote:
In message <_wyfR.50138$K2m7.41440@fx05.ams1>, at 02:04:42 on Sun, 1 >>>>> Feb 2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
Bevan Price <bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 31/01/2026 22:40, Recliner wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail >>>>>>>> electrified railway system.Either Finland or Putinland ??
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this >>>>>>>> group has personal experience of this railway.
That would be much too easy!ÿ And do their railways have third rail >>>>>> electrification?
Moscow and St Peterburg Metro; Kyiv, Karkiv and Dnipro Metro.
Minsk, Tblisi, Baku and Yerevan Metro.
Helsinki Metro.
So maybe we need to consider 5ft 3" gauge systems too.
In which case Argentina could be an option.
We need more information, such as:
a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system *in one of its cities*
It?s not in a city.
a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system *which comprises the majority of its
rail network*
At one time it was all the railways in that country, but a significant
portion was relatively recently converted to standard gauge, diesel-hauled. >> However, the 5? gauge railway remains more important than the standard
gauge railway.
Fairly sure I was right earlier then, I?ll claim my (Panama) hat.
Marland <gemehabal@btinternet.co.uk> wrote:
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
In message <10ln247$3ie2a$1@dont-email.me>, at 08:16:07 on Sun, 1 Feb
2026, Graeme Wall <rail@greywall.demon.co.uk> remarked:
On 01/02/2026 05:57, Roland Perry wrote:
In message <_wyfR.50138$K2m7.41440@fx05.ams1>, at 02:04:42 on Sun, 1 >>>>>> Feb 2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
Bevan Price <bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 31/01/2026 22:40, Recliner wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail >>>>>>>>> electrified railway system.Either Finland or Putinland ??
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this
group has personal experience of this railway.
That would be much too easy!ÿ And do their railways have third rail >>>>>>> electrification?
Moscow and St Peterburg Metro; Kyiv, Karkiv and Dnipro Metro.
Minsk, Tblisi, Baku and Yerevan Metro.
Helsinki Metro.
So maybe we need to consider 5ft 3" gauge systems too.
In which case Argentina could be an option.
We need more information, such as:
a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system *in one of its cities*
It?s not in a city.
a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system *which comprises the majority of its
rail network*
At one time it was all the railways in that country, but a significant
portion was relatively recently converted to standard gauge, diesel-hauled. >>> However, the 5? gauge railway remains more important than the standard
gauge railway.
Fairly sure I was right earlier then, I?ll claim my (Panama) hat.
Yup, you win your (actually Ecuadorean) hat!
Each ship is guided through the original 1914 locks by between four and
eight electric locos. There are actually three stretches of (at least) four-track railway, along the Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks.
All the tracks alongside the canals have racks, but the flat return or shunting tracks do not need them. The connecting inclines between lock chambers have a very steep gradient of 1 in 2, which is, I believe, the highest in the world, even more than the Pilatus. The diminutives 50 tonne locos are therefore four-wheeled.
They still use little two-man (one rower, one catcher) rowing boats to help couple the locos and ships in the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks. The
rope men simply throw the ropes from shore to ship in the Gatun locks.
On 01/02/2026 13:18, Recliner wrote:
Marland <gemehabal@btinternet.co.uk> wrote:
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
In message <10ln247$3ie2a$1@dont-email.me>, at 08:16:07 on Sun, 1 Feb >>>>> 2026, Graeme Wall <rail@greywall.demon.co.uk> remarked:
On 01/02/2026 05:57, Roland Perry wrote:
In message <_wyfR.50138$K2m7.41440@fx05.ams1>, at 02:04:42 on Sun, 1 >>>>>>> Febÿ 2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
Bevan Price <bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 31/01/2026 22:40, Recliner wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge,Either Finland or Putinland ??
third-rail
electrified railway system.
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person >>>>>>>>>> in this
group has personal experience of this railway.
That would be much too easy!ÿ And do their railways have third rail >>>>>>>> electrification?
Moscow and St Peterburg Metro; Kyiv, Karkiv and Dnipro Metro.
Minsk, Tblisi, Baku and Yerevan Metro.
Helsinki Metro.
So maybe we need to consider 5ft 3" gauge systems too.
In which case Argentina could be an option.
We need more information, such as:
a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system *in one of its cities*
It?s not in a city.
a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system *which comprises the majority of its
rail network*
At one time it was all the railways in that country, but a significant >>>> portion was relatively recently converted to standard gauge, diesel-
hauled.
However, the 5? gauge railway remains more important than the standard >>>> gauge railway.
Fairly sure I was right earlier then, I?ll claim my (Panama) hat.
Yup, you win your (actually Ecuadorean) hat!
Each ship is guided through the original 1914 locks by between four and
eight electric locos. There are actually three stretches of (at least)
four-track railway, along the Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks.
All the tracks alongside the canals have racks, but the flat return or
shunting tracks do not need them. The connecting inclines between lock
chambers have a very steep gradient of 1 in 2, which is, I believe, the
highest in the world, even more than the Pilatus. The diminutives 50
tonne
locos are therefore four-wheeled.
They still use little two-man (one rower, one catcher) rowing boats to
help
couple the locos and ships in the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks. The
rope men simply throw the ropes from shore to ship in the Gatun locks.
Just be careful you don't get mistaken for a drug boat and get blown up
by the USAF.
On 01/02/2026 13:18, Recliner wrote:
Marland <gemehabal@btinternet.co.uk> wrote:
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
In message <10ln247$3ie2a$1@dont-email.me>, at 08:16:07 on Sun, 1 Feb >>>>> 2026, Graeme Wall <rail@greywall.demon.co.uk> remarked:
On 01/02/2026 05:57, Roland Perry wrote:
In message <_wyfR.50138$K2m7.41440@fx05.ams1>, at 02:04:42 on Sun, 1 >>>>>>> Feb 2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
Bevan Price <bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 31/01/2026 22:40, Recliner wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail >>>>>>>>>> electrified railway system.Either Finland or Putinland ??
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this
group has personal experience of this railway.
That would be much too easy!ÿ And do their railways have third rail >>>>>>>> electrification?
Moscow and St Peterburg Metro; Kyiv, Karkiv and Dnipro Metro.
Minsk, Tblisi, Baku and Yerevan Metro.
Helsinki Metro.
So maybe we need to consider 5ft 3" gauge systems too.
In which case Argentina could be an option.
We need more information, such as:
a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system *in one of its cities*
It?s not in a city.
a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system *which comprises the majority of its
rail network*
At one time it was all the railways in that country, but a significant >>>> portion was relatively recently converted to standard gauge, diesel-hauled.
However, the 5? gauge railway remains more important than the standard >>>> gauge railway.
Fairly sure I was right earlier then, I?ll claim my (Panama) hat.
Yup, you win your (actually Ecuadorean) hat!
Each ship is guided through the original 1914 locks by between four and
eight electric locos. There are actually three stretches of (at least)
four-track railway, along the Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks.
All the tracks alongside the canals have racks, but the flat return or
shunting tracks do not need them. The connecting inclines between lock
chambers have a very steep gradient of 1 in 2, which is, I believe, the
highest in the world, even more than the Pilatus. The diminutives 50 tonne >> locos are therefore four-wheeled.
They still use little two-man (one rower, one catcher) rowing boats to help >> couple the locos and ships in the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks. The
rope men simply throw the ropes from shore to ship in the Gatun locks.
Just be careful you don't get mistaken for a drug boat and get blown up
by the USAF.
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system.
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this
group has personal experience of this railway.
Panama Canal locks? Mule track each side, third rail in conduit.
GH
On 01/02/2026 10:46, Marland wrote:
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system.
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this
group has personal experience of this railway.
Panama Canal locks? Mule track each side, third rail in conduit.
GH
At least two - went through the canal (old locks) many times.
On 01/02/2026 13:33, Graeme Wall wrote:
On 01/02/2026 13:18, Recliner wrote:Hasn't Trump threatened to take over the canal in recent history?
Marland <gemehabal@btinternet.co.uk> wrote:
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Fairly sure I was right earlier then, I?ll claim my (Panama) hat.
Yup, you win your (actually Ecuadorean) hat!
Each ship is guided through the original 1914 locks by between four and
eight electric locos. There are actually three stretches of (at least)
four-track railway, along the Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks.
All the tracks alongside the canals have racks, but the flat return or
shunting tracks do not need them. The connecting inclines between lock
chambers have a very steep gradient of 1 in 2, which is, I believe, the
highest in the world, even more than the Pilatus. The diminutives 50 tonne >>> locos are therefore four-wheeled.
They still use little two-man (one rower, one catcher) rowing boats to help >>> couple the locos and ships in the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks. The >>> rope men simply throw the ropes from shore to ship in the Gatun locks.
Just be careful you don't get mistaken for a drug boat and get blown up by the USAF.
On 01/02/2026 13:18, Recliner wrote:
Marland <gemehabal@btinternet.co.uk> wrote:
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
In message <10ln247$3ie2a$1@dont-email.me>, at 08:16:07 on Sun, 1 Feb >>>>> 2026, Graeme Wall <rail@greywall.demon.co.uk> remarked:
On 01/02/2026 05:57, Roland Perry wrote:
In message <_wyfR.50138$K2m7.41440@fx05.ams1>, at 02:04:42 on Sun, 1 >>>>>>> Febÿ 2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
Bevan Price <bevanprice666@gmail.com> wrote:
On 31/01/2026 22:40, Recliner wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge,Either Finland or Putinland ??
third-rail
electrified railway system.
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person >>>>>>>>>> in this
group has personal experience of this railway.
That would be much too easy!ÿ And do their railways have third rail >>>>>>>> electrification?
Moscow and St Peterburg Metro; Kyiv, Karkiv and Dnipro Metro.
Minsk, Tblisi, Baku and Yerevan Metro.
Helsinki Metro.
So maybe we need to consider 5ft 3" gauge systems too.
In which case Argentina could be an option.
We need more information, such as:
a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system *in one of its cities*
It?s not in a city.
a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system *which comprises the majority of its
rail network*
At one time it was all the railways in that country, but a significant >>>> portion was relatively recently converted to standard gauge, diesel-
hauled.
However, the 5? gauge railway remains more important than the standard >>>> gauge railway.
Fairly sure I was right earlier then, I?ll claim my (Panama) hat.
Yup, you win your (actually Ecuadorean) hat!
Each ship is guided through the original 1914 locks by between four and
eight electric locos. There are actually three stretches of (at least)
four-track railway, along the Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks.
All the tracks alongside the canals have racks, but the flat return or
shunting tracks do not need them. The connecting inclines between lock
chambers have a very steep gradient of 1 in 2, which is, I believe, the
highest in the world, even more than the Pilatus. The diminutives 50
tonne
locos are therefore four-wheeled.
They still use little two-man (one rower, one catcher) rowing boats to
help
couple the locos and ships in the Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks. The
rope men simply throw the ropes from shore to ship in the Gatun locks.
Just be careful you don't get mistaken for a drug boat and get blown up
by the USAF.
ColinR <rail@greystane.shetland.co.uk> wrote:
On 01/02/2026 10:46, Marland wrote:
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system.
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this >>>> group has personal experience of this railway.
Panama Canal locks? Mule track each side, third rail in conduit.
GH
At least two - went through the canal (old locks) many times.
You were the one I was thinking of.
Fairly sure I was right earlier then, I?ll claim my (Panama) hat.
Yup, you win your (actually Ecuadorean) hat!
Each ship is guided through the original 1914 locks by between four and
eight electric locos. There are actually three stretches of (at least) >four-track railway, along the Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks.
In message <qoIfR.22100$mUza.16677@fx09.ams1>, at 13:18:14 on Sun, 1 Feb 2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
Fairly sure I was right earlier then, I?ll claim my (Panama) hat.
Yup, you win your (actually Ecuadorean) hat!
Each ship is guided through the original 1914 locks by between four and
eight electric locos. There are actually three stretches of (at least)
four-track railway, along the Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks.
A friend of mine went through there on the QM2 on Burns Night. Are you
on the same cruise?
On 01/02/2026 20:07, Roland Perry wrote:
In message <qoIfR.22100$mUza.16677@fx09.ams1>, at 13:18:14 on Sun, 1
Feb 2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
Fairly sure I was right earlier then, I?ll claim my (Panama) hat.
Yup, you win your (actually Ecuadorean) hat!
Each ship is guided through the original 1914 locks by between four and
eight electric locos. There are actually three stretches of (at least)
four-track railway, along the Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks.
A friend of mine went through there on the QM2 on Burns Night. Are
you on the same cruise?
I suspect not. QM2 is currently (pm 1st Feb) off Baja California almost
3000 miles from Panama. Recliners post was dated yesterday so, assuming
it was sent the same time, the QM2 does not cruise at over 100 knots!!
In message <10locve$3112$1@dont-email.me>, at 20:27:23 on Sun, 1 Feb
2026, ColinR <rail@greystane.shetland.co.uk> remarked:
On 01/02/2026 20:07, Roland Perry wrote:
In message <qoIfR.22100$mUza.16677@fx09.ams1>, at 13:18:14 on Sun, 1
Febÿ 2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
Fairly sure I was right earlier then, I?ll claim my (Panama) hat.
Yup, you win your (actually Ecuadorean) hat!
Each ship is guided through the original 1914 locks by between four and >>>> eight electric locos. There are actually three stretches of (at least) >>>> four-track railway, along the Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks.
ÿA friend of mine went through there on the QM2 on Burns Night. Are
youÿ on the same cruise?
I suspect not. QM2 is currently (pm 1st Feb) off Baja California
almost 3000 miles from Panama. Recliners post was dated yesterday so,
assuming it was sent the same time, the QM2 does not cruise at over
100 knots!!
People often don't post reports of such cruises in real time. eg My
friend's blog of Burns Night wasn't posted until three days later.
In message <qoIfR.22100$mUza.16677@fx09.ams1>, at 13:18:14 on Sun, 1 Feb 2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
Fairly sure I was right earlier then, I?ll claim my (Panama) hat.
Yup, you win your (actually Ecuadorean) hat!
Each ship is guided through the original 1914 locks by between four and
eight electric locos. There are actually three stretches of (at least)
four-track railway, along the Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks.
A friend of mine went through there on the QM2 on Burns Night. Are you
on the same cruise?
On 2026-02-01 9:01 a.m., Recliner wrote:
ColinR <rail@greystane.shetland.co.uk> wrote:
On 01/02/2026 10:46, Marland wrote:
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail
electrified railway system.
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this >>>>> group has personal experience of this railway.
Panama Canal locks? Mule track each side, third rail in conduit.
GH
At least two - went through the canal (old locks) many times.
You were the one I was thinking of.
Did you, or have you, travelled by the Panam Canal Railway Company? It
was a shore-tour option during a Princess Cruises' call from Fuerte
Amador, the Pacific end, to Crist¢bal. The return segment was by bus
along what the tour guide called "the interstate"...
On 01/02/2026 21:00, Roland Perry wrote:
In message <10locve$3112$1@dont-email.me>, at 20:27:23 on Sun, 1 Feb
2026, ColinR <rail@greystane.shetland.co.uk> remarked:
On 01/02/2026 20:07, Roland Perry wrote:
In message <qoIfR.22100$mUza.16677@fx09.ams1>, at 13:18:14 on Sun, 1
Febÿ 2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
ÿA friend of mine went through there on the QM2 on Burns Night. AreFairly sure I was right earlier then, I?ll claim my (Panama) hat.
Yup, you win your (actually Ecuadorean) hat!
Each ship is guided through the original 1914 locks by between four and >>>>> eight electric locos. There are actually three stretches of (at least) >>>>> four-track railway, along the Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks. >>
youÿ on the same cruise?
I suspect not. QM2 is currently (pm 1st Feb) off Baja California
almost 3000 miles from Panama. Recliners post was dated yesterday so,
assuming it was sent the same time, the QM2 does not cruise at over
100 knots!!
People often don't post reports of such cruises in real time. eg My
friend's blog of Burns Night wasn't posted until three days later.
Hence saying "assuming .. "
Nobody <jock@soccer.com> wrote:
On 2026-02-01 9:01 a.m., Recliner wrote:
ColinR <rail@greystane.shetland.co.uk> wrote:
On 01/02/2026 10:46, Marland wrote:
Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> wrote:
I?m in a country that has a busy, multi-track, 5? gauge, third-rail >>>>>> electrified railway system.
More clues if you need them, but I suspect at least one person in this >>>>>> group has personal experience of this railway.
Panama Canal locks? Mule track each side, third rail in conduit.
GH
At least two - went through the canal (old locks) many times.
You were the one I was thinking of.
Did you, or have you, travelled by the Panam Canal Railway Company? It
was a shore-tour option during a Princess Cruises' call from Fuerte
Amador, the Pacific end, to Crist¢bal. The return segment was by bus
along what the tour guide called "the interstate"...
I think they now only run something like one passenger (tourist) train per week. The locals use the much faster bus, or drive.
Roland Perry <roland@perry.uk> wrote:
In message <qoIfR.22100$mUza.16677@fx09.ams1>, at 13:18:14 on Sun, 1 Feb
2026, Recliner <recliner.usenet@gmail.com> remarked:
Fairly sure I was right earlier then, I?ll claim my (Panama) hat.
Yup, you win your (actually Ecuadorean) hat!
Each ship is guided through the original 1914 locks by between four and
eight electric locos. There are actually three stretches of (at least)
four-track railway, along the Gatun, Pedro Miguel and Miraflores locks.
A friend of mine went through there on the QM2 on Burns Night. Are you
on the same cruise?
No, Cunard doesn?t appeal to me in the slightest.
It?s not my first time through the Canal, but I?m always surprised at the almost total absence of passenger vessels. Obviously, some cruise ships do transit, but the overwhelming majority of the ships carry freight
(containers and bulk freight mainly).
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