Puente Alto-El Volcan Railway, Military railway in San José de Maipo, Chile.
The railway connected Puente Alto to El Volcán through a 600mm narrow gauge track in the Maipo Valley mountains.
Construction started in 1906 under Chile's Ministry of Railways supervision, with gradual openings until reaching El Volcán station in 1914.
Military personnel operated the railway, transporting copper, gypsum, limestone, and agricultural products while serving passenger traffic toward Santiago.
The railway service operated until 1978 for public transport and continued limited operations before complete closure in 1985.
Engineers built notable structures along the route, including the El Tinoco tunnel and multiple bridges crossing the Maipo River valley.
Location: San José de Maipo
Official opening: 1910
GPS coordinates: -33.59228,-70.48663
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:06
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