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Are these ex-Sudan railways locos?Ian

To answer the original question the line from Wadi Halfa to Khartoum North has not been relaid since 1898, although bits have been upgraded from time to time. The section from Atbara to Wadi Halfa is allegedly being refurbished at present which is why the passenger train has been suspended,

Two very evocative photos. The "number" stations in the desert are a reminder of how desolate the Wadi Halfa - Abu Hamed line is. I've been through No 4 a few times on the train to/from Wadi Halfa but always at night. Since these photos were taken the Khartoum North-Wadi Halfa passenger train has ...