Steam in Ecuador 2015 - The Guayaquil & Quito Railroad
A video report of a tour of Ecuador, using the train each time this was possible. All the existing railways in Ecuador were used, even though this video is limited to the legendary Guayaquil & Quito railroad, the railroad in the sky. A tour by Railway Touring company.
Tren Crucero, Tren Ecuador's Luxury Train from Quito to Guayaquil - Devil's Nose & 2 Steam Engines
Tren Crucero is the luxury passenger train service from Tren Ecuador and travels through the Andes, past the volcanoes and down to the lowlands between Quito and Guayaquil. Highlights of the route and included in this video are the famous Devil's Nose where the line descends more than 1,600 feet (500 m) in under 8 miles (12 km) between the towns of Alausí and Sibambe. There are also two sections where the train is pulled by historic steam locomotives.
The train goes from Quito, Cotapaxi National Park, Latacunga, Ambato, Riobamba, Balbanera Church in Colta, Chimborazo volcano, , Alausí, the Devil's Nose, Sibambe to Guayaquil (Duran) and vica versa.
Traveling Ecuador by train | DW Travel Documentary
The train line through Ecuador is considered one of the most spectacular train lines in South America. A train journey of discovery.
The Trans-Andean railroad takes in the infamous Nariz del Diablo, or Devil’s Nose, a mountain with almost perpendicular walls. To overcome this obstacle, the train zigzags to ascend 500 meters in less than 12 kilometers. With steep ascents and descents, it’s no ride for the faint-hearted! The main line along the country’s Andean spine links the coastal city of Guayaquil with the capital Quito. It was finished in 1908, but was mostly shut down after a series of weather-related disasters destroyed much of the Ecuadorian rail network in the 1990s. After extensive restoration, a new cross-Andean service was opened in 2013, following the original narrow-gauge line. It’s 450 kilometers long and runs from the Pacific coast up to the Andean highlands. On its cross-country journey, the train is accompanied by guards on motorcycles who, in the absence of railway gates, stop traffic at every level crossing along the way to let the train pass. The Tren Crucero, - or cruise train- is the centerpiece of Ecuador’s rejuvenated railway. A revamped luxury steam train, it runs once a fortnight and has room for 54 passengers. The most exhilarating stretch of the ride begins deep down in the gorge of the River Chanchán. The train zigzags up the Nariz del Diablo - the Devil's Nose - in a series of dizzying switchbacks in which the tracks almost seem to lie on top of each other. Join the reporters for the ride of a lifetime, as the train journeys on to Urbina, the highest station at 3,609 meters above sea level, and along the so-called Avenue of Volcanoes, to the Cotopaxi National Park and onwards to Quito, the world's highest capital.
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Guayaquil & Quito Railway 2014 Part 1
The 965km Guayaquil & Quito Railway in Ecuador runs from the town of Guayaquil (Duran) at sea level, into the Andean foothills, across the Devils Nose zig-zag and a summit at Urbina (3616m) to Quito, 2850m above sea level. After years of neglect the line was re-opened in 2013. At the time of my visit steam traction had returned to some sections but the remainder used diesel locomotives. Currently the line is only used by tourist trains with no regular passenger of freight services.
Ecuador's luxury Tren Crucero, June 2014
This video is aimed at rail enthusiasts and shows railway aspects of the 4 day, 3 night Tren Crucero (train cruise) from Quito to Guayaquil, Ecuador. The journey was one of the best travel experiences we have ever had. The train is brand new. The coaches are very comfortable, the service impeccable, the routing is through amazing vistas, viewing Ecuador's volcanoes, beautiful small towns, children waving excitedly as you go by, hard working people in traditional dress tending the fields, dogs racing after the train, cows, pigs,and llamas grazing near the tracks. All are things you do not see on the regular tourist trail. You do not sleep on the train but in lovely haciendas, each different and offering quaint rooms with baths and good food. Lunch is at other haciendas or catered by the villages and places that you pass. All food and most drinks are included in the price. The tour guides were knowledgeable about the train, people, and countryside. They were friendly, personable, switching from Spanish to English easily, and helpful. At two places the diesel locomotives are switched for different restored steam locomotives, which makes the whole train cruise even more special. We had a great holiday in Ecuador and met an interesting group of international visitors. Do not miss Tren Ecuador! We travelled to Ecuador with Sunvil Traveller in the UK. sunvil.co.uk
Please pass on this link. Further videos will be posted showing more of the scenery and excursions on the Tren Crucero, plus Mashpi Lodge in the Cloud Forest.
Exploring Ecuador's El Tren Living Ecuador 2017 Vlog
We finally edited our trip to el tren! In Imbabura, Ibarras The train passes through the city and continues north of Quito. Ibarra being smaller in comparison with other parts of Ecuadorean cities, definitely has the ability to compete with its bigger counterparts as it's humble and breathtaking views are a must see place in Ecuador. We wanted to highlight the City that is more like a town and show a safe and welcoming new retirement spot just north of Otavalo We hope you enjoy this video! #Quito #Ecuador #imbabura #AllyouneedisEcuador #ElTren
Atravesando Ecuador en tren | DW Documental
El ferrocarril está experimentando un renacimiento en Ecuador. Está considerada la red férrea más espectacular de Sudamérica. Uno de los tramos más llamativos serpentea por el desfiladero del Río Chanchán junto al macizo de la Nariz del Diablo. Aquí, el tren supera en zigzag un desnivel de 500 metros en apenas 12 kilómetros. Un viaje no apto para personas impresionables. Desde hace unos años vuelve a operar la línea principal entre la ciudad costera de Guayaquil y la capital Quito. El ferrocarril transecuatoriano tiene 450 km de largo y enlaza la costa del Pacífico con las tierras altas de los Andes. En su viaje en tren a través de Ecuador, los reporteros son acompañados por conductores de ciclomotor, que, a falta de pasos a nivel, se encargan de asegurar los cruces por las vías. A los pies de los Andes, viven los shuar, uno de los pueblos indígenas del Ecuador. Celebran una ceremonia para determinar si un extranjero es bienvenido. El viaje sigue con el Tren Crucero, con capacidad para 54 pasajeros. En el desfiladero del Río Chanchán comienza la parte central del recorrido; se lo conoce como el tramo ferroviario más complicado del mundo. El tren sube en zigzag junto a la Nariz del Diablo, un macizo de paredes verticales de 100 metros. Aquí se supera un desnivel de 500 metros en apenas 12 kilómetros. Al día siguiente, el tren llega a la estación de Urbina, considerada la más alta del Ecuador a 3.609 metros sobre el nivel del mar. 500 metros más arriba, los reporteros acompañan a un patrimonio vivo, Baltasar Ushka, el último hielero del Chimborazo. A lo largo de la Avenida de los volcanes, como llamó Alexander von Humboldt al altiplano andino, se llega al Parque Nacional Cotopaxi con sus caballos salvajes. En el punto final de la aventura sobre rieles se encuentra Quito, la capital más alta del mundo.
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Alausí Ecuador - Beautiful Town Halfway between Quito and Cuenca
We're on a road trip. We hit fog too thick to drive in, so we stopped for the night in Alausí, Ecuador, a town we'd never heard of. Turns out it's one of Ecuador's hidden gems. It's a beautiful traditional town with a wonderful climate hidden in the Andes Mountains.
Ecuador - from Quito to the beach (Travel Video)
Our journey through Ecuadorian highlands and along the pacific coast. All highlights of or travel holiday in this video.
Camera: Nikon D5300
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- Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 50 mm 1:1,8G
Riding the rails of Ecuador Part 1 of 2
The best way to see the Andes, on the roof of a train, the famous Guayaqiil to Quito railway is now reduced to a short stretch of line between Riomamba and Alaushi, this still includes the Devils Nose switchback where the train goes forward and backward down or up a series of switchbacks to gain or lose height. filmed by Geoff Mackley
Ecuador's Ice Train Is Such a Scenic Rail Journey - Tren de Hielo I!
Ecuador's Tren de Hielo I (Ice Train) is a beautiful rail trip from #Riobamba that winds around snow-capped Mount Chimborazo.
The train stops at Urbina, which is the highest train station in Ecuador. That's where passengers have a rare opportunity to meet Baltazar Ushca, known as the last ice merchant. He explains his lost trade of ice harvesting, which 75-year-old Ushca still carries on today.
The Ice Train moves on to the community of La Moya, where children greet passengers for a stroll through the farmland to their village for lunch. The train then makes a scenic trip back to the city of Riobamba, Ecuador, where this journey began. It's our favorite scenic rail journey in Ecuador and a fantastic day trip to take from Riobamba.
For more information on this trip and all the best day trips from Riobamba, Ecuador, be sure to check out our complete blog post details the best things to do in this Andean city:
The People's Struggle: The Story of a Neighbourhood in Quito, Ecuador
Lucha de los Pobres ('Struggle of the Poor') is a housing cooperative and neighbourhood in Southwestern Quito in Ecuador. In this documentary I interview Rodriguez Gualotuña, a community leader in Lucha de los Pobres, to explore the story of how this indigenous community was able to self organize and how this unique settlement and housing cooperative was transformed into a thriving neighbourhood of Quito.
In this case, the process of homegrown incremental housing development was a means to the self-determination of marginalized communities.
Produced by Sabah Usmani
In collaboration with MIT CoLab Media
Music: Los Comuneros (Ricaro Suntaxi, Grupo Folcklorico)
The Devil's Nose Ride in Ecuador
The Devil's Nose switchbacks by Tren Crucero from Alausí to Sibambe
Ecuador railways
Ecuadror railways, ropeways, donkeyways...
Ecuadorian Families Enjoy a Day at Parque La Carolina, Quito Ecuador
Parque la Carolina is a huge park right in the center of Quito. We always go there ever time we visit Quito. We enjoyed a day at Parque La Carolina in Quito Ecuador. There were thousands of Ecuadorian families playing, picnicking and enjoying a Sunday off. The day had a feel of a carnival, with cotton candy, paddle boats and fried foods. We are sharing this video, to give other Gringos a glimpse into family life in Ecuador.
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Tren Ecuador | A train journey from the Andes to the Pacific
Tren Ecuador is the luxury train travelling from Quito to Guayaquil. Over the Andes to the Pacific including steam travel, beautiful haciendas and rocky mountain passes.
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Part 1 - Travel Vlog
CAF Inneo metro units for the city of Quito, Ecuador
CAF Inneo metro units for the first line of the new metro system in Quito, Ecuador. The new trains will provide great passenger capacity to the operator while ensuring a confortable way of transport to the passengers.
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Train from Quito to Riobamba
This is a train trip that you travel on top of the train. It is a wonderful experience and a great way to see Ecuador
Blowing steam up the Devils Nose: Ecuador 2007
Filmed in 2007 this is probably one of the last runs of Baldwin 2-8-0 No 17 up the Devil's Nose to Alausi in Ecuador before the railway was closed and subsequently rebuilt. Rebuilding was completed in 2012 restoring the full link between Guayaquil on the coast and Quito the capital which had been severed in several places in recent years due to landslips, bridge washouts etc. But as recent YouTube clips testify the new 'Tren Ecuador' is now a very different railway.
The clip conveys much of the atmosphere of the old railway - from the bark of the Baldwin echoing across the valleys, spiked track in varying degrees of repair (the box van carried a supply of timbers for running repairs) and not forgetting roof riding which is no longer permitted.
There is also an amusing encounter with a straying donkey.
The clip is from video taken on the RTC tour in October 2007 when as much of the usable railway was fully travelled by train.
History Of Ecuador
The '''History of Ecuador''' extends over an 8,000-year period. During this time a variety of cultures and territories influenced what has become the Republic of Ecuador. The history can be divided into five eras: Pre-Columbian, the Conquest, the Colonial Period, the War of Independence, Gran Colombia, and Simón Bolívar the final separation of his vision into what is known today as the Republic of Ecuador.
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