Hello from Algerian

[Dave Rowland]

I briefly visited Algiers in 1978 (just long enough to change money and eat a meal) after travelling by train from Tunis. Afterwards continuing to Oran (superb railway station) for six days, then on to the end of the line near Oujda, then a month in Morocco: Oujda to Fez, Casablanca & Marrakesh, later return from Casablanca to Tangier, changing trains somewhere in between. I found the Algerian people were among the frendliest and helpful that I've met anywhere.

[yorktown]

Originally Posted by Shimbleshanks

What has happened to the narrow gauge line that ran from Mohammedia to Bechar? I heard that there was a plan to convert it to standard (1435mm) gauge but then I believe the line closed. Is it ever likely to reopen again? Wasn't there once a plan to extend that route right across the Sahara?

I guess all the other narrow gauge lines have closed in Algeria - I remember seeing one at a place called Djelfa when I visited your country back in 1984 which I think at that time was still open but for freight only.

Originally Posted by saxokid

Hi and welcome buddy

Originally Posted by John H-T

Welcome to the Forum Nabil. Hope you enjoy it and find it useful.

best wishes,

John H-T.

Originally Posted by Dave Rowland

I briefly visited Algiers in 1978 (just long enough to change money and eat a meal) after travelling by train from Tunis. Afterwards continuing to Oran (superb railway station) for six days, then on to the end of the line near Oujda, then a month in Morocco: Oujda to Fez, Casablanca & Marrakesh, later return from Casablanca to Tangier, changing trains somewhere in between. I found the Algerian people were among the frendliest and helpful that I've met anywhere.

Thank's a lot! as i see there where lot of british who visit Algeria in the 70's, your are still welcome there i know a british railway worker who visited Algeria last year to see some old 70's U.S and Canadian model train still outstanding I'll post his photos

Dave i creat a topic for Oran Railway Station here http://railwayforum.net/showthread.php?t=9107

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Hello and welcome!