Tunel de Paçô Vieira - Guimarães, Portugal
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member razalas
N 41° 26.420 W 008° 14.889
29T E 562809 N 4587912
The only tunnel that exists in the old line that connected Guimaraes and Fafe.
Waymark Code: WMAX99
Location: Braga, Portugal
Date Posted: 03/07/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Blue J Wenatchee
Views: 6

[ENG]The old line that connected Fafe Guimarães began construction in 1902 and was completed in 1907 and ran until the 31st of May 1986. Currently the line has been converted into a recreational trail and the tunnel remains in very good condition.

[PT]A antiga linha que ligava Guimarães e Fafe começou a ser construída em 1902 e ficou concluída em 1907 e funcionou até ao dia 31 de Maio de 1986. Actualmente a linha foi convertida num trilho de recreio e o túnel continua em muito boas condições.
Construction: Rock & Mortar

Condition: Good

Rail Status: No

Current status: Recreation Path

Original Use: Passenger Train

Tunnel Length: 200.00

Suggested Parking Area: N 41° 26.332 W 008° 14.855

Terrain:

Date Built: 1903

Date Abandoned: 1986

The "Other End": Not Listed

Website: Not listed

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