Syria 27.9.2008: Running along a ledge at the side of the beautiful Barada Valley, 2-6-0T No. 130-755 blasts its way towards the line's northern terminus at Ain Fije. According to "Google Earth" rails continue for many kilometres beyond Ain Fije, but we were told the condition of the track was "very bad", with numerous rockfalls and wash-outs.
Roger Griffiths; roger.griffiths@hotmail.com