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In the Patagonian southern lands of Argentina train lovers from around the world can find what has come to be a railways icon: The Old Patagonian Express, still running today on narrow gauge tracks only 29.5 inches wide.
The Old Patagonian Express was commissioned in 1945 and was affectionately christened by the locals as 'La Trochita' because its narrow tracks.

Until 1993 it was used as a welfare train and ran from Esquel up to Ingeniero Jacobaci in Rio Negro province, and today it is one of the major tourist attractions still running and providing its passengers with an outstanding panoramic view of a magical area of nature and history. 'La Trochita' has, after nearly a half a century, become a national historic monument of the Argentine Patagonian steppes.

‘La Trochita’ is worldly famous because it is the only narrow gauge track train in the world that’s still functioning, featuring American and German Machines from "The Baldwyn Locomotive Works" of Philadelphia and  "Henschel&Sohn GmbH" from Cassal Germany.

According to the historical reconstruction, the Argentine Government requested for 50 Henschel Locomotives and 25 Baldwyn Locomotives to be delivered to Patagonia Light Railways in 1922. Originally manufactured by both firms to be able to be adapted to petrol combustion in stead of coal, these locomotives also feature a heavier weight that the average in these sorts of machines in order to improve its pulling capacity. This unique feature has allowed these locomotives to keep on functioning using all its original features until today: steam engine powered by paraffin petrol supplied by the El Maiten Railway Workshops, where the experts work upon the original blueprints and jealously keep this amazing train as close to the original 1922 version as possible.    See Photo Gallery.......

La Trochita antique steam engine train...

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Mountains, lakes, rivers, lighthouses and shipwrecks in the Lake district of South America. Travelling by airplane, boats and steam trains, a travel quest in between Argentina and Chile by Bob Frassinetti.

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Updated: Sunday, 14 January 2007 10:01 AM EST

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Guide book on Route 40 Argentina by La Nacion	Maps on all the Route 40 Argentina
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Another Guide Book on Route 40 Argentina, this one by the local newspaper of Buenos Aires, “La Nacion” Printed 2006 and information on the 5 thousand kilometers of the route with helpful information from YPF, Argentina Tourism and VW. From the Patagonia all the way North. Travel guide for Route 40, Argentina with info on Gas Stations, state of the road and other useful details…. It’s in Spanish ….. If you would like to take part in any of our tours or in this interesting rally venture or just are looking for information on Route 40 Ruta 40, Argentina, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly thru email, phone ( 0054 11 4792 4787 ) or chat. Press here: Contact me See "artdealer_ar" profile on Yahoo:You can chat with me using Yahoo Instant Messenger. Email : Email Bob Frassinetti. Press here to go back to get all the information you will need on Route 40 Argentina:Daily Updates for Route 40 Argentina.

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Guide book on Route 40 Argentina by La Nacion, printed 2006. Argentina. Another Guide Book on Route 40 Argentina, this one by the local newspaper of Buenos Aires, “La Nacion” Printed 2006 and information on the 5 thousand kilometers of the route with helpful information from YPF, Argentina Tourism and VW. From the Patagonia all the way North. Travel guide for Route 40, Argentina with info on Gas Stations, state of the road and other useful details…. It’s in Spanish …..Route 40 Ruta 40, Argentina, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly thru email, phone ( 0054 11 4792 4787 ) or chat. Press here: Contact me See "artdealer_ar" profile on Yahoo:You can chat with me using Yahoo Instant Messenger. Email : Email Bob Frassinetti. Press here to go back to get all the information you will need on Route 40 Argentina:Daily Updates for Route 40 Argentina. Everything on Art & Antiques as well as Travel Information for Buenos Aires and Argentina by Bob Frassinetti Join Group for RN 40 Argentina
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Updated: Sunday, 14 January 2007 10:04 AM EST

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Selling Case Tractor Steam Tractor for Sale found in Argentina

           
Case Steam Tractor

The History of Case Tractors in Argentina

The History of Case Tractors in Argentina is that of the development and
growth of the Latin American fields. As it's world wide known, Argentina was
for a very long time the World's barn. And in this picture, tractors and
growth of field productivity is the key element.

Case steam tractors are a landmark of the Argentine field, especially if we
take into account the fact that this was the earliest international field
company to settle in Buenos Aires and take the Argentine capital as the
ground base operation centre for the rest of the South American Continent.

See Picture Image Photo Gallery of these Case Tractors from around the 1960’s:

       
Case Tractors in Argentina


The story began in 1842 in Rochester, Wisconsin. It was then when Jerome
Increase Case started his company. He soon moved to Racine, and it was there
where he began to manufacture threshers.

In 1953 Case and his partners brought into life the J.I. Case & Company,
usually better known from 1865 onwards through means of its trademark:
Eagle, "Old Abe".

After these ground braking inventions and adaptations Case did not put a
stop to his inventive and wit. In 1869 he built his first steam engine
pulled by horses. American experts say that Old No. 1 is now on display in
the Smithsonian Institution; this was wheel-mounted but still drawn by
horses and used only for belt power. In 1876 their first steam traction
engine was ready; and it was in 1892 when he launched the first Case farm
tractor.

By 1890 the rapid and amazing growth of the Argentine fields and the
increase within the demand by European countries leads the South American
business to a sustained growth. Such was the fast growing rate that Case
finds productive to open a branch office in Buenos Aires. As we pointed out
above this was the first branch of a U.S. based company in this industry
ever to be established in Argentina. Later, two more branches are opened
there. And the success within the country and the region was indeed
unquestionable.

Even at this early stage of the 20th century, the South American region
began to increase its technical skills within the field. Argentina was the
door through which these innovations entered the sub continent.

This means that Argentina was the starting point for the distribution of
these tractors, and the place where the broadest variety of models could
(and still can) be found.

In 1920 Case penetrates the final bastion of the Latin American region as it
conquers the Brazilian market.

And by the end of the 20s Argentina would become a true laboratory for
experimental models for the rest of the world. Indeed some true gems can be
found here from the very early days of this tractor company.

The story of Case in Argentina kept on growing at an amazing rate even after
other American and European companies began to exploit this fertile market.

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Steam Tractor, Argentina

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Toy Tractors,Argentina

See Picture Image Gallery of the Buby Toy Tractor Fiat 700S only made here in Argentina:

       
Fiat Tractor 700 S Concord

For more information on Tractors or if you are interested in buying Art or Antiques, and you are thinking of travelling to Argentina please feel free to email Bob Frassinetti: For more information: Email: Bob Frassinetti. Press here to see all topics on Art, Antiques and Travel Information for Buenos Aires & Argentina:Daily Updates on Art, Antiques, Collectibles as well as travel information for Buenos Aires, Argentina. Phone me thru Skype, ID: Bob Frassinetti or you can also chat with me thru Yahoo, press here:

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Updated: Thursday, 11 January 2007 12:55 PM EST

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Please enlarge map to see details, Map Route 40 Argentina, Thank you Bob Frassinetti

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Updated: Monday, 8 January 2007 6:35 PM EST

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