Rails in the Douro Part 3 - Ermida to Pala - June/July 2023

[@peterhanahoe4913]

Top stuff Mr T,

[@SimonTog]

Very nice Phil :)

[@fmnut]

Even the units have that retro 80s look, not shaped like they're going to go 3 times their actual max speed

[@HSTHoward]

Superb video Phil - very lucky to get the 1960 on the cement!

[@PhilThomasTrains]

Apparently it's the last one in Portugal, due to be taken out of service in September according to another linesider we bumped in to.

[@HSTHoward]

@@PhilThomasTrains indeed, I’m surprised it’s lasted this long

[@fmnut]

That Medway on the cement looks like a crossbreed of a shed and a 67.

[@peterhanahoe4913]

I think that's exactly what it is.

[@HSTHoward]

@@peterhanahoe491367 on steroids essentially

[@jackhstproductions649]

Hi I'm going on the Douro in a few days time. Is the 9:20 from Porto Sau Bento a unit or a series 1400 loco? Thanks. Do you know which other departures are usually Units as I want to avoid them at all costs

[@PhilThomasTrains]

An app called "Train Status PT" is a really useful tool. It shows all CP and Medway services including freights. We found it was essential for our visit, as services are a bit thin particularly as both our visits have coincided with industrial action on CP as well. Also it's not unusual for units to sub for locos and vice versa.

[@jackhstproductions649]

@@PhilThomasTrains thanks for that. Should be very helpful