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The most beautiful railway in the world
On the tracks of the railroad no rhinestones and sleepers do not contain curly patterns. The beauty of the unique way in the South American Chile is the stunning landscapes that surround it, and panoramas opening types.
Branch Chañaral - Lyanta - Porterilos connects the seaport Chañaral remote copper mines in the Andes, located at an altitude of about 2850 meters above sea level. The line was built 98 years ago, the company «Andes Copper Mining Company», connecting copper mine and smelting furnace. Further, the branch connected to the main railway system of Chile and is in the port city of Chañaral. In the middle of the last century, the ore in Porterilos became very poor and the mines closed. However, the railway is still working. In Porterilos supply liquefied ore by pipeline from El Salvador. Then from it do dry concentrate and sent to the blast furnace.
Branch Chañaral - Lyanta - Porterilos connects the seaport Chañaral remote copper mines in the Andes, located at an altitude of about 2850 meters above sea level. The line was built 98 years ago, the company «Andes Copper Mining Company», connecting copper mine and smelting furnace. Further, the branch connected to the main railway system of Chile and is in the port city of Chañaral. In the middle of the last century, the ore in Porterilos became very poor and the mines closed. However, the railway is still working. In Porterilos supply liquefied ore by pipeline from El Salvador. Then from it do dry concentrate and sent to the blast furnace.
