An important part of the collection of steam engines that still exist in Brazil is found in the Northeast of Brazil. The sugar mills, mainly those in Alagoas and Pernambuco, made extensive use of steam traction. Even today, a few machines continue to operate in the region.However, these are rare |
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The Bernarda, refurbished and with a tender,
at Usina Trapiche. |
exceptions. Nevertheless, many sugar mills preserve a few engines statically. At Usina Trapiche, the Decauville Bernarda was refurbished and is on display in the company’s front yard in Ipocjuca, 50 km from Recife. This locomotive has a 0-4-0 wheel set and was built for 0.75 cm gauge track. |