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  1. Trapani Warehouse

    Trapani Warehouse

    Warehouse on the team track at Trapani station, Sicily.
  2. Trapani Station, Sicily

    Trapani Station, Sicily

    Trapani station is the northwestern terminus for Sicily's passenger train service. The view is looking east at Mt. Erice from the station. The Mediterranean Sea is just a few blocks to the left.
  3. Marsala Water Spout

    Marsala Water Spout

    This is the long unused water spout at the station in Marsala, Sicily. 27 Oct 2007
  4. Twilight Blur

    Twilight Blur

    Trenitalia #8696, a Class ALn 663 diesel locomotive roars out of Marsala, Sicily at twilight. I knew it was too dark for a still shot, so I thought I'd try a pan. With the front in focus and the rest of the train and background blurred, you get the sense of how fast this train was moving.
  5. Trenitalia ALn 668-3015

    Trenitalia ALn 668-3015

    Trenitalia #8678,one of the older ALn 668 class, departs Marsala station for Alcamo Diramazione, Sicily. The female conductor was wondering what "that crazy American" was trying to do as I ran from one end of the station to the other to get photos of the train arriving and departing.
  6. Trenitalia 22776

    Trenitalia 22776

    Trenitalia #22776, one of the newer Minuetto class diesel locomotives, flies through the beautiful western Sicilian countryside just east of Mozia-Birgi on its way to Castelvetrano. Mt. Erice dominates the background. Photo edited 16 Feb 2008.
  7. Sunset Train from Marsala

    Sunset Train from Marsala

    The sun is setting as Trenitalia #8696 departs Marsala, Sicily for Mazara del Vallo. This is the new Minuetto train that is replacing the 663 and 668 class diesels. It has a top speed of 130 km/hr (~80 mph).
  8. Trenitalia ALn 663-1180

    Trenitalia ALn 663-1180

    Trenitalia ALn 663-1180 weaves through Marsala, Sicily on its way to Mazara.
  9. Aln 668-3025

    Aln 668-3025

    Aln 668-3025 passes Mozia-Birgi and some of Sicily's famous vineyards enroute to Trapani. Mount Erice can be seen in the background.
  10. Night Train from Marsala

    Night Train from Marsala

    One of Trenitalia's new passenger trains departs Marsala station for Trapani on the island of Sicily on a beautiful evening. Photo taken Oct 27, 2007.




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