Chiloé railway
The Chiloe railway was a narrow-gauge railway in Chiloé Island, running from the cities of Ancud to Castro that operated between 1912 and 1960. It also had a loading spur to the old port of Lechagua.
| Chiloe railway | |
|---|---|
Plazuela del Tren (Train Square), Castro | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | Ferrocarril de Chiloé |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 12 |
| History | |
| Commenced | 1909 |
| Opened | 1912 |
| Closed | 1960 |
| Technical | |
| Track length | 96.8 km (60.1 mi) |
| Track gauge | 600 mm (1 ft 11+5⁄8 in) (Narrow-gauge) |
| Route availability | Defunct |
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