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4. The 4-6-0 Baldwin EFOM no.42 at the São João station

Designated builder no.38050 by Baldwin, the 30-inch (76cm) narrow-gauge train was built in 1912 for EFOM. It changed owners several times, as EFOM was succeeded by RMV, then VCFO, then merged into the RFFSA in 1957. It is now owned by FCA, a private railroad company. As seen above, the train was repainted to the original EFOM no.42 markings.

5. The Baldwin Locomotive Works

The passenger car's interior is also well preserved. Some of the cars have wooden chairs, while a few others have leather covered ones with a different seating arrangement (double seats on one side, single on the other side.) The alterations which have been made seems only to conform with modern safety rules (e.g., there is a PA system now on board, presumably for emergencies.) Otherwise, the passenger cars have been kept as original as possible.

6. This particular train has wooden seats

I really enjoyed looking at the Engineer's Cab. The old style dials and levers were really fascinating. It's hard to believe that this train is over 90 years old! Everything is so remarkably preserved, let's hope it stays that way!

7. Pull this lever here and off we go, see?