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Argentine railway historical commemorations

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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 will host hosted a free public exhibition organized by the Ferroclub Argentino and the Museo Nacional Ferroviario. The centerpiece is was the 151-ton Vulcan Foundry N. 3925, which recently completed a 20-year restoration. The historical formation includes 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 will travel traveled through the Buenos Aires province, with making scheduled stops in Coronel Brandsen, Lezama, Dolores, and Maipú to refuel water for the steam engine. The event aims to showcase Argentina’s railway heritage and This event, marking the railroad’s role 140th anniversary of the railway's arrival in developing Mar del Plata as 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 destination. hub.

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  1. 2026-09-26 22:58 UTC Argentine railway historical commemorations
  2. 2026-09-25 10:21 UTC Argentine railway historical commemorations
  3. 2026-09-23 21:47 UTC Argentine railway historical commemorations

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