I have information that Mexico bought streamlined passenger coaches from France, Germany and complete trains from Switzerland in the 1950's. I have the information on the Swiss Aztec Eagle train sets. but cannot find information on the German built coaches car numbers or whether the coaches were first class or second class. I also need the same information on the French built coaches for Mexico. Of course all are retired now and have been since before passenger train services ended. If anyone knows a contact in Mexico for this information it would be greatly appreciated, or happens to know the information themselves that would be great.
Al - in - Stockton
According to Wikipedia Mexico does have passenger rail service.
The Mexlist Yahoo group http://www.mexlist.com/join.htm is where I'd start that search.
Yep, road on one just a few years ago and it was a GREAT TRIP!!!!!!!
watch?v=P17F9DLCoYY
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Stourbridge Lion Yep, road on one just a few years ago and it was a GREAT TRIP!!!!!!! watch?v=P17F9DLCoYY
What are the 'chimney' appearing appendages from the roof of each car?
Never too old to have a happy childhood!
The appendages on the roof of the Japanese built cars and those built under license in Mexico were actually swamp coolers an early type A/C which works very well in very hot climates.
PS when watching the video you will notice that they are only installed at seating end of the dining car and these were installed on the roof of some of the former US built cars as well.
Remember, Al, that swamp coolers do not work well in hot humid climates, for their principle is that of blowing air through pads that are soaked with water, and the moistened air cools as it is blown into the place that needs to be cooled.
They cost much less to operate than refrigerated coolers do. They do need to be shut down (drain the pan at the bottom and cover the housing) at the end of the cooler season.
Johnny
Still looking for information on Mexican streamlined coaches any help will be greatly appreciated.
thx Al - in - Stockton
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