 The first started service on October 1, 1893 and ended during the Thousand Days' War.The second started in 1913 and operated, with reorganizations and company transferrals, until May 31, 1941.The Chiriqui Land Co. operated 2 railways systems, one in Puerto Armuelles (Pacific) and in Changuinola to Almirante Port (Caribbean), used to transport bananas and company equipment.