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As close to heaven as it gets for train enthusiasts for 2013

By Fertur Peru Travel | Published: January 24, 2013

One of the world’s great railway journeys is the trip from Lima to Huancayo over the central Andes. The rail line is considered one of history’s most amazing feats of railway engineering, with the world’s steepest gradient, reaching 4,781 m.a.s.l. at its highest point in the Galera Tunnel. Experience the thrill of this astonishing ride, [...]

Also posted in Art & Culture, Books on Peru, Central Highlands, Destinations, Family Travel, Lima, Nostalgia, Travel Photography | Tagged Galera Tunnel, Lima-Huancayo 2013 Passenger Train Schedule, train travel | 1 Comment

Desamparados Train Station Centennial Celebration:

By Fertur Peru Travel | Published: June 18, 2012

Gateway to the world’s most spectacular high mountain train journey For much of the 20th century, Desamparados Railroad Station was the starting point for one of the world’s great railway journeys: the trip from Lima to Huancayo over the central Andes. The rail line is considered one of history’s most amazing feats of railway engineering, [...]

Also posted in Destinations, Events, Family Travel, History, Lima, Nostalgia | Tagged Andean train adventure, Desamparados Train Station, Lima-Huancayo Railway, world's highest rail trip | Leave a comment