# Argentine railway historical commemorations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-railway-historical-commemorations
> Updated: 2026-09-26T12:01:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

Argentina is hosting various commemorative events centered on its railway history. In Haedo, the Museo y Centro Cultural Ferroviario Raúl Scalabrini Ortiz scheduled a demonstration of the 1906 Stephenson N° 2037 steam locomotive to honor the anniversary of the country’s first railway.

In Mar del Plata, celebrations for the 140th anniversary of the arrival of the first train include an exhibition featuring the Vulcan Foundry N. 3925 steam locomotive. This locomotive, which is marking 100 years of service, was part of a historical formation including a carriage used by Pope John Paul II in 1982. Following successful traction and braking tests conducted in August, there are ongoing efforts to facilitate a longer journey for the Vulcan Foundry N. 3925 along the Roca line.

On September 26, the Mar del Plata Train Station hosted a free public exhibition organized by the Ferroclub Argentino and the Museo Nacional Ferroviario. The centerpiece was the 151-ton Vulcan Foundry N. 3925, which recently completed a 20-year restoration. The historical formation included nine vehicles, such as the Werkspoor O. F. 1 official carriage used by Pope John Paul II, a Hitachi cinema car, and various Pullman and postal carriages.

A special commemorative journey traveled through the Buenos Aires province, making scheduled stops in Coronel Brandsen, Lezama, Dolores, and Maipú to refuel water for the steam engine. This event, marking the 140th anniversary of the railway's arrival in the region in September 1886, also highlighted the development of Estación Camet, which grew from the La Trinidad estate following the establishment of the station into a local industrial and tourist hub.

## Claims

- The Vulcan Foundry N. 3925 steam locomotive is celebrating 100 years since its commissioning. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Ferroclub Argentino is organizing a free railway exhibition in Mar del Plata. (single source)
- The Mar del Plata railway station will host an event on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 to 18:00. (single source)
- The exhibition includes the Werkspoor O. F. 1 official carriage used by Pope John Paul II in 1982. (single source)
- The Vulcan Foundry N. 3925 was built in England in 1926. (single source)
- A test run was conducted in August from Remedios de Escalada to Dolores to evaluate traction and braking. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Mar del Plata celebrates 140 years of railway history

Mar del Plata and Estación Camet are celebrating 140 years of railway history with special events featuring a historic British-made steam locomotive and preserved train carriages.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mar-del-plata-celebrates-140-years-of-railway-history

### 2026-09-22: Mar del Plata celebrates 140 years of railway history with steam locomotive exhibition

Mar del Plata celebrates 140 years of railway history with a free exhibition featuring the restored Vulcan Foundry N. 3925 steam locomotive and historical carriages.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mar-del-plata-to-celebrate-140-years-of-railway-history

### 2026-08-26: Haedo to host historic 1906 steam locomotive demonstration

The historic 1906 Stephenson N° 2037 steam locomotive will run at Haedo Station this Saturday to celebrate the 169th anniversary of Argentina's first railway.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/haedo-to-host-historic-1906-steam-locomotive-demonstration

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