1999 Greek Easter, narrow gauge ALCO action

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OSE narrow gauge ALCO A-9104 + A-9106 are seen arriving at Kiparissia with the carriages off train 300, which has made the short journey to Kalonero to turn the formation on the freight avoiding line, before returning to Piraeus as train 305. Monday 12th April 1999.

OSE narrow gauge ALCO A-9105 + A-9109 are seen at Korinthos with train 302 from Piraeus - Kiparissia, the morning departure is the only regular daily locomotive hauled train on the narrow gauge lines. Sunday 11th April 1999.

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OSE narrow gauge ALCO A-9105 + A-9109 are seen climbing into the narrow gage station at Athinai with train 302 from Piraeus - Kiparissia, having just come the short distance from the Harbour station at Piraeus. The morning departure is the only regular daily locomotive hauled train on the narrow gauge lines. Sunday 11th April 1999.

OSE narrow gauge ALCO A-9106 + A-9111 are seen waiting at Piraeus with train 304 to Kiparissia, the afternoon express would sometimes be worked by a Ganz Mávag, however due to the Easter holidays the train was the much more comfortable Loco + carriages. Thursday 8th April 1999.

 

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OSE narrow gauge ALCO A-9106 + A-9111 leave Aghie Theodori with train 304 from Piraeus - Kiparissia, the afternoon express would sometimes be worked by a Ganz Mávag. Due to Easter a number trains are often strengthened. Pairs of these superb ALCO machines often haul these trains. Picture taken on Thursday 8th April 1999.

OSE narrow gauge ALCO A-9106 + A-9104 are seen at heading south from Pirghos with train 300 from Piraeus - Kiparissia, the early morning departure is normally a DMU operated train. Due to Easter a number trains are often strengthened. The lead ALCO, A-9106 has just erupted with the usual cloud of black smoke! Picture taken on Monday 12th April 1999.

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