Tren Turístico de la Sabana
Introduction Steam train "Turistren" with steam locomotive No 76The '''Tren Turístico de la Sabana''' or '''Turistren''' runs heritage trains in Bogota, Colombia. The company runs steam trains from Bogota (Sabana railway station) to Parque and Zipaquira.
History The idea of tourist trains with steam locomotives in Bogota was born 1982.When the National Railways in Colombia stopped running trains in 1990, people with knowledge of the railway, started to renovate a steam locomotive and carriages for a tourist railway. In 1992, the private company "Turistren Ltda" was founded by four friends, and a contract with the National Railways was made to use the tracks for running tourist trains. In 1993, railway tours started with steam locomotives under the name "Tren Turístico de la Sabana".
Route The  gauge line runs up the central reservation of Carrera 9, with numerous level crossings at the intersections.The idea has been discussed of upgrading the line to provide commuter services.
Gallery Image:Estation de la Sabana.JPG|Sabana railway station in BogotaImage:Zipaquira station yard.JPG|Steam train at Zipaquira stationImage:Steam engine 85 shunting stock at La Sabana station, Bogota on 2.January.2011..JPG|Steam engine 85 shunting stock at La Sabana station, Bogota on 2 January 2011Image:Steam Loco 75 at Bogota La Sabana station.JPG|Steam Loco 75 at head of the Tourist Train in Bogota La Sabana station on 2 January 2011Image:Diesel railcar at La Sabana station, Bogota on 2.January.2011..JPG|Diesel railcar at La Sabana station, Bogota on 2 January 2011Image:Static train coach exhibition at Zipaquira station on 2.January 2011..JPG|Static train coach exhibition at Zipaquira station on 2 January 2011Image:Nemecom station on 2.January 2011..JPG|Nemocon station being refurbished on 2 January 2011
See also * Bogotá Savannah Railway* Rail transport in Colombia
References
External links *  Turistren (Spanish)*  Turistren (English)