The Central of Peru is one of the most difficult lines in the world to work climbing over 15000ft in the 107 miles between Lima and the summit utilising a series of reverses and severe gradients, The summit is the half-way point from which the line descends 4000ft to reach Huancayo.

A map of the Central Railway system and its connections on a wall in Lima station on 22/1/1970. Photo Trevor Rowe

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