Ride the Ferrocarril Central Andino! Part 4: Through the highest railroad tunnel in the world!

The 4th and final part of our journey up the Ferrocarril Central Andino. This section picks up at the Casapalca switchbacks and covers some of the most scenic sections of the railroad as it passes through the desolate treeless landscape of the high Peruvian mountain country. We will pass through 7 tunnels perched high on a rock ledge before passing Lake Ticlio and then plunging into the 3/4 mile long Galera tunnel, the highest standard gauge railroad tunnel in the world and to Galera yard, the 2nd highest point on any railroad in the world at 15,681 ft surpassed only recently by the Chinese Railway line to Lhasa. I apologize for the sound quality and focusing issues, I am going to blame the altitude for this user error.
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[@2657alicia]

Gracias siempre quise recordar ese maravilloso tramo de nuestro FCC del Peru and memoria a mi Padre ;quien fuera una vez Secretario General de Rodantes Ferroviarios del Peru. (1967 a 1970 ) Jose German Tejeda Montes de Mendoza QEPD esta ruta fue su ultima de los 20 años antes de jubilarse por alla 1992 en la Estacion de Chosica Lima- Desamparados .

[@mesenteria]

We travelled these lines in the late 50's as a family. My dad was a mining engineer and ran the concentrator for Cerro Mining Corp at Cerro de Pasco, well beyond Ticlio, at 14K feet. The town just past this high point is called Morococha. Beyond this point is Cerro de Pasco and also the coal mining site of Gollarisguisga. Life is tough for young gringo families living at these altitudes.

[@gregsmith1719]

It must be tough for all humans up here!

[@MsSoundguy]

I've "traveled" all four videos and the journey is just crazy amazing. Beautiful, thrilling, and in some ways beyond my comprehension. Thank you for these videos. Truly remarkable.

[@nikosjk1]

Thank you, really glad you and many others are enjoying sharing my experience.

[@luziapereira6491]

WOW ! I watched all 4 videos , and I am very happy to see this lovely country . Very courajous they are ! Nobody imagine behind that high mountains hide such surprising things ! Lovely country . Thank you so much . Love from Brazil .

[@esterlipka8893]

El ferrocarril es una obra maestra, aplausos para todos los que colaboraron en su construcción ,saludos desde Chile

[@noelmassinhanlevy5492]

A melhor viagem virtual que já fiz em toda a minha vida. SENSACIONAL! GRACIAS

[@larrycaldwell261]

Hello from Pittsburgh, PA. I have viewed thousands of train videos but your series on this line has to top my list as the most spectacular and breathtaking I have ever had the pleasure to watch. It is amazing that those old diesels can operate at those high altitudes! Thank you so much for allowing the KZbin train viewers around the world to be a part of great adventure.

[@nikosjk1]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video series, ! It was an amazing experience to ride this line and happy to share it with everyone on youtube. Indeed it is amazing that the C39-8s which everyone wrote off as junk in the US have had such an amazing second career.

[@bitsnpieces11]

Shows what turbo-chargers can do. Original steam trains ran fine, new diesels could hardly run themselves until they put on turbochargers.

[@swaroopr600]

May I say, this video series is my lifetime worth watching, Best thing is the placement of camera, full nature's view. Thank you very much

[@nikosjk1]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@latinlobster]

Galera tunnel is such a creepy, but fascinating, ride. 25:50 Seeing the two red signal lights appear up ahead makes it look like a red-eyed monster was waiting to block the train.

[@joseperez-jw1fk]

Impresionante el viaje, lo he visto desde el primero hasta el cuarto reportaje, el paisaje de los Andes es maravilloso y en algunas tomas da miedo, parece increíble que esa máquina pase por algunos tramos con precipicio a ambos lados, da vértigo, y las subidas me fatigaba hasta yo viéndolo, la guinda del pastel es ese último túnel nº60 de casi 2km de largo, en fin es extraordinario el viaje, Un saludo

[@imwithmikeb]

Amazing video, but more amazing the planning and building of this railroad line.

[@ravindranath3296]

Hlo friend

[@preussenuberalles1682]

Congratulations for this wonderful job. The video is by far more rewarding than what I expected. Thanks for posting it!

[@nikosjk1]

Thank you! Glad you liked the video!

[@stephanossaroglidis12]

Congratulations! Excellent video depicting the dramatic scenery and the awesome engineering of the line! Bravo!

[@Isochest]

Brilliant footage. Watched all four videos. This railway fascinates me! Thanks for sharing!

[@michaelclarkson2218]

What wonderful videos. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and at such high altitude. In my state of health I wouldn't last five minutes up there but it's so wonderful to see it all. Thank you for giving us all the privilege.

[@nikosjk1]

Thank you, Im glad that you enjoyed the videos. Just walking at those altitudes for me was tiring, I don't know how the guys who maintain this railroad do it.

[@daveoblivion4753]

What a breath-taking journey. Enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks.

[@Charonview]

What a great journey! Fantastic railway. Thanks much for posting.

[@wilfredocarranza9439]

Yo fui testigo de aquellos viajes hermosos y me siento orgulloso de haberlos vivido en mi juventud

[@bikunbikun]

I could watch the whole series and I’m stocked. I’ve been there crossing the Andes by car but never by train. What an amazing experience and thank you very much!!

[@nikosjk1]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video, we crossed by car too but the train was far more memorable.

[@ph11p3540]

Hard to admire the scenery if your job is to watch the road while driving. Also railway lines tend to travel through less disturbed landscapes compared to highways.

[@cwokel]

This is one of the most amazing rides I've ever seen!

[@zacharyscott9871]

All four Parts of this are excellent! But my goodness, at the same time, it's scary like you wouldn't believe!

[@johngreen3543]

Fantastic series. They must have dug those tunnels by hand, it would be near impossible to bring bulldozing equipment up there at that altitude, It is an engineering achievement.

[@MiriamGarcia-ls9uo]

Sensacional, assisti a todos os videos e estou encantada. Parabens daqui de São Paulo, Brasil

[@haroldbryant3314]

Best train videos I have ever watched, scenery fantastic

[@kaliprasadchinam236]

Amazing journey through the 4 part series. Thank you.

[@nikosjk1]

Thanks for watching all 4 parts, glad you enjoyed it!

[@MsMst12]

RailScapes - Trains & Travel mesmerizing, it’s 4 am here. I can’t turn it off

[@siddappamariyappa608]

Thousands of salute to those who are constructed this railway line.

[@4133EWvianen]

Never seen such overspending on a railroadline

[@latinlobster]

@Showdown. True that a lot of money was used to build the rail line. But it was a necessity to connect from the capital of Lima and the rest of the Peruvian coast to the Andies Mountains towns/communities to help strengthen the transportation structure of Peru.

[@kumudchinivala6554]

K.d.chinivala. A thrilling journey to Highest bridge.Marvelous excellent engering skills.salutes to executioner's.

[@elviazapata5231]

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[@elviazapata5231]

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[@normanmcgill2369]

Absolutely spectacular videos. Thank you so much for posting your trip. I enjoyed it very much.

[@dalferr]

Incredible! Thanks for sharing this fantastic journey.

[@sandipanish]

Thanks for your marvelous video. I enjoyed each and every moment.so incredible and breathtaking. Our Indian Himalayan road and train journey are equally marvelous.

[@Bigbro28]

As the saying goes, “It’s a long way to the top.” Thanks for another beaut video 👍🇦🇺

[@egret237]

and a short way to the bottom

[@OscarvanDillen]

super series, not only top of the world in tunnel altitude but the film itself also tops similar videos, thank you very much!

[@anupamdey7309]

Incredible! Incredible! and finally incredible. This is my estimation.

[@wilfriedkleist4368]

Great journey! Fantastic railway. Thanks much for posting from germany.

[@TrainLordJC]

I watched all four of this series on my big 75"TV with the surround sound turned up. I have shared them with fellow train club members. Well done!

[@nikosjk1]

The big GEs sure sound good! Thanks for sharing the video :)

[@garryteahan6375]

Thank You for Your brilliant 4 Part Videos-- VERY different to Driving Trains in Western Australia--we are flat compared to THIS--. ALL HONOUR TO THE SURVEYORS AND WORKMEN THAT BUILT THIS MASTERPIECE OF ENGINEERING! I assume You--The Locomotive Crew and the Diesel Locomotive--all had a little bit of difficulty--finding some OXYGEN---at the Peak.

[@grahamharris5590]

What a fantastic rail journey the most enjoyable rail video have ever watched . and what incredible engineering to construct such a line. Many thanks to all involved in the filming and video production this is one in a lifetime experience.

[@nikosjk1]

Thanks you, very glad you enjoyed the video. It indeed is a spectacular piece of engineering, I feel fortunate I was able to experience it in person.

[@strassenbahntk]

Thank you so much for this gorgeous and spectacular series!

[@nikosjk1]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@franklinbrooks9506]

I sure did enjoy that. I’ve been through all four segments TWICE in the last week.

[@leasantosmota9479]

CARA! QUE SUBIDA!! Maravilhoso Parabéns pelo vídeo um abraço do povo de JACAREI-BRASIL!!

[@kenvernon5223]

What a wonderful set of vids. Thank you for sharing

[@nikosjk1]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it

[@wolfshedler5898]

the best train video ever. thank you

[@nikosjk1]

Not sure about that but many thanks!!

[@yvondufour9366]

Super la vidéo dans se magnifique paysage de vallée et des montagne ...J'ai regarder les part 1 et 2 et 3 et4 avec une arriver a une altitude de 4781 m merci pour la vidéo

[@canalcaminhosetrilhas9585]

Espetacular!! Um cenário de tirar o fôlego! Parabéns!

[@natalsantana9302]

A TERRA É PLANA NÃO SOBE E NÃO DESCE ME EXPLICA COMO QUE É ISSO

[@martinejoseph1644]

Je regarde la partie 4 , altitude aussi haute que le > en FRANCE , 4807 m , sous la neige toute l'année ! le reportage est splendide pour avoir regardé les 4 parties , le rail surprenant de vertiges aux pires ascensions , où l'on sort de la végétation pour rencontrer ce Grès - rose des montagnes ; Colorant pour en peindre le tableau majestueux , à chaque instant patrimoine céleste invraissemblable de la beauté pure et gigantesque qui exprime une part du royaume du paradis ... A hauteur des fleurs Edelweiss Silence , la regard nous emporte l'âme de précieuses émotions ! Bien a vous .... Baiser de FRANCE Europe le 22/02/18

[@paulraymondmargeot9680]

4807 metres ..... de mon fauteuil j'ai fait un voyage merveilleux, et j'ai appris des choses !! Merci beaucoup, stupefiant comme trvail pour construire ce chemin de fer....

[@user-fd8sj8cq5b]

Very very beautiful location guys .thank you .💕💕💕💕💕

[@Bruno.Trains]

Stunning! Absolutely stunning!

[@jgviajante875]

Obrigado pelo retorno.

[@TrumpeterStan]

Thank you very much for your endeavor. It is a good journey.

[@asterixen-bretana2168]

maravilloso el Peru¡ un saludo grande desde mexico¡ (y)

[@guidoflores6938]

Igualmente hermano

[@MsMst12]

Hauntingly beautiful!

[@patrickdoran1459]

Thanks for an excellent series.

[@ppsmedina]

Amazing trip. I really enjoyed it with my wife. Recommended to shorten long hours de confinement by the covid-19. Thanks

[@JoseSuarez-hv6tz]

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[@heliodacruzferreira3990]

Parabéns, assisti todos os vídeos, bravura dos profissionais destas ferrovias, tanto da tração quanto da via permanente, como ex ferroviário estou com calafrios, PARABÉNS, de Visconde do Rio Branco, Minas Gerais, BRASIL

[@paulaj2829]

you don't have to apologize for ant thing because the whole 4 video's are amazing & i will watch again because it is so good to watch .. 10/10

[@nikosjk1]

Thank you Paul! Glad you enjoyed the series!

[@mirtadettler4751]

BELLO VIAJE.GRACIAS POR COMPARTIRLO.BELLISIMO.GRACIA.QUISIERA VERLO EN OTRA EPOCA DEL AÑO.BENDICIONES

[@thomazs.camposgiampa2832]

Vídeo maravilhoso.Assisti aos 4 .Parabens desde São Carlos Sp Brasil.Abracos.

[@ronaldopinheirodussarratdu8190]

Caracas 😱schow 👏👏👏 é incrível , a sensação de tá na locomotiva foi sensacional, parabéns por nos oferecer a viagem através de túneis 👋🇧🇷 RS Litoral norte

[@conductor974]

Very beautiful and amazing!

[@markaustralia6794]

fabulous journey on an amazing railway... thanks for making this video

[@nikosjk1]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@markaustralia6794]

RailScapes - Trains & Travel .....I felt like I was seeing this through your eyes... I enjoyed every episode ☺👍

[@holtenauer63]

Vielen Dank für die Bilder, Wahnsinn. Tolle Landschaften

[@felixcordovaquispe7892]

Dios es peruano como nos regalo todos los paisajes maravillosos . Gracias saludos desde Ceres .vitarte.

[@stephanegarde2956]

Le paysage est magnifique 😊

[@guidoflores6938]

This is my country Peru,south america,mysterious and fascinating also millennial

[@mercyoslave8781]

Wooow , so beautiful the Peruvians Andeans,,,missing this peace and healthy air...

[@klauskohlberg9369]

great train ride thru all these mountains

[@umeda911]

Thanks for the great video! I climb mountains and to go there by train is amazing and unthinkable.　There is no way in Japan to reach such a rugged and beautiful place by train. Thank you!　I have watched it many times.

[@murcielagoligero]

excelentes videos, una maravilla ese tren, por lo intrincado del paisaje, y locomotora de vieja data.

[@lidiafumagalli4888]

Questo viaggio virtuale è incredibilmente interessante e rilassante . 🥰❤🧡💜🎼 Grazie , dall'italia 🤗

[@d.jensen5153]

Outstanding parting shot!

[@kodonosaki7342]

Riveting entertainment! An excellent balance of track and terrain!

[@nikosjk1]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SMILEVIDEOTRAINS]

brilliant footage

[@egorkoloskov4173]

Этот видеоролик самый интересный! Не каждый самолёт забирается на такую высоту!!! Но просмотров меньше, чем в предыдущих. Уму непостижимо! Паровоз (тепловоз) уехал в небеса!!! Класс!!!!!!!!!

[@darrylnelson6264]

Holy hell! That horn sure does get your attention.

[@huguessmets4682]

Magnifique et bravos aux employés de ce remarquable chemin de fer

[@mercyoslave8781]

Thanks , feeling that am on the train riding,, thank you so much..

[@osnialbanez5826]

Paisagens espetaculares e boa conservação da ferrovia!

[@charlessagler20]

There’s a tunnel here in Wisconsin on the Sparta-Elroy bicycle trail (which is a converted railroad line) that is 3/4 of a mile long! You have to dismount your bike and walk it through and the only way that you can see where you’re going is with a flashlight! I did that both ways! It seemed to take forever to get to the other end and daylight! (I did it when I was still in high school in the early ‘90’s)

[@nikosjk1]

After getting off the train we rode with the track crew back to the other end in a rail motor car with no lights, it was darker than any night inside there with no lights, exactly how you described.

[@jonathanbaker4936]

I did it as a boy scout. I was amazed going through those tunnels at Elroy Sparta. I am proud to say I did all 32 miles once.

[@rocco680]

Very nice video!!

[@swatichatterjee8762]

Am a fan of dangerous travelling train series but this vdo series I keep seeing so so many times..most spectacular n enjoyable series..feel as if am almost there in the engine cab wth u..superb work..it's a pleasure watching these vdo parts..each one makes u want to see the other parts..most dangerous railway n 2 nd highest travelling railway in the world..but beautifully captured in a camera..just superb exciting n breath catching scenes which makes even the watcher catch his breath as the train climbs world's most dangerous heights in twists n turns..amazing experience sir.. Make more of there series will enjoy watching them too..

[@bozokres3816]

Neverjetno. Tako mogočnega projekta se nisem videl. GigantskO delo; strmina, vročina, mraz...

[@victorbastiasguevara3268]

obra maestra de ingeniería

[@4376ED]

The most amazing train ride I have seen up too now. Made even more spectacular by looking at it on my 86-inch 4K tv. The end was ruined by someone who kept refocusing the camera.

[@user-up3jy1zs5j]

Посмотрел все 4 части. Шикарно!

[@user-gu9kr1ky5y]

пацаны, что были в 3 ч. в касках где то спрыгнули

[@laraveenhof418]

Very, very, very impressed!!!

[@jorgeortin4580]

GRACIAS POR VUESTROS VIDEOS

[@mikebutler3263]

Just amazing !

[@jgviajante875]

Obrigado prlasbelas paisagens Lindas.

[@marcob4630]

Wonderful!

[@user-mb2ci4mt8t]

Mucho gracias amigo.

[@batistarosa7303]

Maravilhoso , deslumbrantes paisagens , um dos vídeos mais belos que já vi , parabéns por nos proporcionar tamanha beleza !

[@juan_carlos_baldeon_ramirez]

Gracias Batista Rosa, el Perú 🇵🇪 te espera con los brazos abiertos, es maravilloso!!!

[@batistarosa7303]

@@juan_carlos_baldeon_ramirez boa noite , assisti todos os vídeos , vcs estão de parabéns , excepcional , e as belezas naturais de seu país nem se fala , simplesmente deslumbrantes !

[@jesussoto944]

Obra maestra,de ingenieria

[@gneto1000]

fantastic...congratulations...

[@pinocannella]

Fantastico! Fantastico! From Florence Italy

[@surindergrewal8552]

Beautiful video 👍🍁🇨🇦

[@wilfredocarranza9439]

Maravilloso los paisajes Y pensar que en la decada de los 60 hasta los 80 aproximadamente . Los trenes de pasajeros recorrían todos los dias de Lima A Huancayo

[@sajinovich]

It is the legendary peruvian central railway, the fantasy of all trains lovers. It reaches and altitude of almost 4800 meters from sea level in just 170 km. It used to have a regular passenger service, now is basically a mining railway.

[@nikosjk1]

Correct though the mines were always the reason for the lines existence. There are still semi regular tourist trains in the dry season.

[@billsmith3195]

Awesome. Thank you.

[@ricardoaraozmoldes3970]

Increible travesia. Maravillosa.

[@TheBruno6995]

C'est haut ... haut .... haut ! Bravo

[@joaoguimaraesfilho697]

Muito bacana..parabéns!!!!!