STEAM-heated mainline trains are now almost extinct across Europe but for a few days in late-January a charter train in Spain re-created the old atmosphere.
UK rail holiday operator PTG Tours celebrated the 20th anniversary of its first rail tour by running the train in Spain.
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It was operated by open access operator ALSA Rail, which is owned by National Express, using 1965 vintage ex-RENFE Alco engine diesel No. 321 059.
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The train included a steam generator van to provide heat and with early morning temperatures dropping down below freezing plenty of steam was visible.
Read more in the March 2019 issue of The RM – on sale now!