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The Rainforest Ecological Train or Waterfalls Train (''Tren Ecológico de la Selva'' or ''Tren de las Cataratas'') is a narrow gauge train that runs through the forest inside Iguazú National Park in the north of the province of Misiones of Argentina.
The line is long and was built using
on ''La Gazeta'', 11 Apr 2014 (archived)
The train can transport up to 150 passengers over of track from the Visitors’ Centre to ''Cataratas'' (Waterfalls) Station and ''Garganta del Diablo'' (Devil's Gorge) Station. It carries approximately 900,000 visitors yearly.
The train was built in England by Alan Keef Ltd, in Ross-on-Wye. It is painted green and the propane-fired Photo of the train with only 3 wagons
/ref> opened-roofed carriages with wooden seats at the sides so that the passengers can view the forest. The tracks run along the Iguazu River and the train runs at speeds of up to , stopping when animals cross the lines. The journey takes about 20 minutes. From ''Garganta del Diablo'' (Devil's Gorge) Station visitors can go to a viewing platform built on the edge of the huge waterfall high called ''Garganta del Diablo''.
Tren Ecológico
on Parque Iguazú
Ecological Rainforest Train
on Patagonia-Argentina
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rail track
A railway track (British English and UIC terminology) or railroad track (American English), also known as permanent way or simply track, is the structure on a railway or railroad consisting of the rails, fasteners, railroad ties (sleepers, ...
by French manufacturer Decauville.El chisporroteo de la chorbita mandó a vía muerta al “Trencito” de Yerba Buenaon ''La Gazeta'', 11 Apr 2014 (archived)
Characteristics
The train can transport up to 150 passengers over of track from the Visitors’ Centre to ''Cataratas'' (Waterfalls) Station and ''Garganta del Diablo'' (Devil's Gorge) Station. It carries approximately 900,000 visitors yearly.
The train was built in England by Alan Keef Ltd, in Ross-on-Wye. It is painted green and the propane-fired locomotive
A locomotive or engine is a rail transport vehicle that provides the Power (physics), motive power for a train. If a locomotive is capable of carrying a payload, it is usually rather referred to as a multiple unit, Motor coach (rail), motor ...
pulls up to five/ref> opened-roofed carriages with wooden seats at the sides so that the passengers can view the forest. The tracks run along the Iguazu River and the train runs at speeds of up to , stopping when animals cross the lines. The journey takes about 20 minutes. From ''Garganta del Diablo'' (Devil's Gorge) Station visitors can go to a viewing platform built on the edge of the huge waterfall high called ''Garganta del Diablo''.
Stations
*Central: Main terminal with a commercial area, restrooms, first-aid room and Park Ranger offices. *Cataratas (Waterfalls): A square, lounge area, fast food services and restrooms. Pathways to the Lower and Upper Circuits. *Garganta (Devil's Gorge): A square, restrooms and fast food premises. The Garganta del Diablo walkway leads to viewing platforms built over the lip of the waterfall.See also
* Iguazú National Park * Iguazú Falls * List of heritage railwaysReferences
External links
*Tren Ecológico
on Parque Iguazú
Ecological Rainforest Train
on Patagonia-Argentina
history and information (archived, Feb 2009) {{coord, 25, 41, 03, S, 54, 26, 56, W, region:BR_source:kolossus-eswiki, display=title Tourist attractions in Misiones Province Railway lines in Argentina 600 mm gauge railways in Argentina Transport in Misiones Province