I’ve just returned from a visit to Cuba on a licensed “People to People” tour, and there were plenty of interesting aspects to the trip, but here I will just write about the railroad and modeling aspects of interest.
The railroad system in Cuba is
The railroad system in Cuba is in a state of disrepair and needs to be modernized. (English translation from Spanish)


I was surprised to find that the railroad system in Cuba is still very much intact, and that it is still in use. The system is operated by the Cuban Railways (FC) and is made up of 1,100 km of single track, with a maximum speed of 100 km/h. The system is operated by diesel locomotives, with a few electric locomotives in service.

The railroad system in Cuba is
 in a state of disrepair and needs to be modernized.

The railroad system in Cuba is in a state of disrepair and needs to be modernized. (English translation from Spanish)