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1413 departs with a service to Porto
For anyone that is not aware these 14xx locos are based on uk class 20 locos
First 10 were built in the uk the rest under license
After many years not used in passenger service the government decided to overhaul locos and stock for the ever expanding Douro Valley tourist market
Also several 26xx electric locos and some second hand spanish carriages were overhauled for electric services based in Porto
So after 30 years since i last enjoyed the sound of English electric thrash and glorious scenery finally came back to enjoy
Pinhao DSC07793-1
1413 departs with a service to Porto
For anyone that is not aware these 14xx locos are based on uk class 20 locos
First 10 were built in the uk the rest under license
After many years not used in passenger service the government decided to overhaul locos and stock for the ever expanding Douro Valley tourist market
Also several 26xx electric locos and some second hand spanish carriages were overhauled for electric services based in Porto
So after 30 years since i last enjoyed the sound of English electric thrash and glorious scenery finally came back to enjoy