New Caledonia Railway

[NXCALE]

Just a couple of pictures about trains in New Caledonia... just kidding.

I understand that it used to be a real railway line but it was closed long time ago.

Nevertheless, it could be an interesting "research" project for a non-japanese layout. Cheers! 

[westfalen]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nouméa-Païta_railway

[ben_issacs]

westfalen

The best information that I've seen on the railways of New Caledonia is in a book, 'Rails to the Setting Sun' by Charles S. Small, no ISBN, published in 1971 by Kigei Publishing Co., Tokyo.,

Probably difficult to find a copy of this, but full of info. if you do.Many historic photos, diagrams of the train loading and unloading areas, etc.

Many other n.g. lines are also covered in this book.

Largely mineral lines, nickel ore, 600mm and 1 metre gauges, extensive use of Decauville locos and equipment.

Some use by the U.S. Army during the Pacific War, all gone now.

Regards, 

Bill,

Melbourne.

Edited December 9, 2018 by cteno4
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