Steam Locomotive Information

Here is the photo album for Eritrean Railway No. 442-56, a 0-4-4-0T located in Asmara, Eritrea. If you would like to suggest additional photos for this album, please click here.

In company with one of the earlier Mallets in 2012. Notice that the earlier loco has slide valves on its low pressure engine, whereas the later design of 442.56 features piston valves on the low pressure cylinders.

Loading up with bagged coal, January 2012.

Standing inside the shed in 2012.

Standing in the shed in 2012.

Night time at the depot. 442.56 on the left.

Another night shot with 442.56 on the left.

Daytime at the depot with 442.56 on the left.

442.56 hauls a freight across Arbaroda Viaduct on this heavily engineered line in 2012.

Standing in the shed in 2012.

442.56 in action at Nefasit, early 2012. The local youngsters enjoy the sight while they can.


Eritrean Railway 0-4-4-0T No. 442-56 Asmara, Eritrea	Location: Asmara-Massawa Line Status: Operational