On track

On the right track

LANGUISHING: Engine would need to be transported from Poland to Spain Photo credit: Jim Simpson

LA ALFOQUIA (Zurgena) was integral to moving the area’s minerals in the 19th century and owes its existence to the railway.

“After many years of planning, work is progressing to establish a railway museum in the town,” Jim Simpson told the Euro Weekly News.

This will make use of the remaining station buildings, creating an open-air and indoor museum to showcase their historical importance.

Is hoped eventually to operate a train between La Alfoquia and Arboleas as much of the line still exists and work has begun on revealing the hidden railway tracks.

There is also an association, Friend of Zurgena Railway as well as the https://www.facebook.com/groups/755026744999786 Facebook page.

The association’s president Rafael Garcia De La Mata has sourced an engine which would be a fantastic help for developing the museum, Jim explained.

Currently it is languishing in Poland and the cost of purchase and transportation to Spain will amount to €15,000.

This sounds expensive but is cheap compared to purchasing a similar engine locally. To help bring this part of the project to fruition the association has set up the  https://www.facebook.com/donate/426627138488212/ Facebook donations page.

“We hope people will want to be a part of something hugely – and historically – important for the Almanzora valley and will join our association as well as donating,” Jim said.

 

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Linda Hall

Originally from the UK, Linda is based in Valenca and is a reporter for The Euro Weekly News covering local news. Got a news story you want to share? Then get in touch at editorial@euroweeklynews.com.

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