Very sorry to read of the vandalism that destroyed much of the museum - very dispiriting after all the work and commitment you've put in.

I'm making you aware here of a web-blog I've written (I'm not savyy enough to post it myself, so Laura Rendell Dunn's name appears at the end).

I thought you might be interested. Don't be embarrassed about deleting the link - I can see that you wouldn't want anything that smacks of advertising. It's just that I couldn't find a email address for you.

Best wishes - your site's a great resource for Latin America's railways.

CP

http://www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk/papagaio/Blog/Papagaio/November-2012/Shovelling-White-Steam.aspx

Very interesting Chris, but I am totally baffled by how "steam is generated by a diesel motor rather than a coal firebox".