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Narrow-gauge railways in former French Morocco

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1568: 1529: 78: 1610: 1596: 1582: 1517: 1021: 27: 1567: 1528: 1595: 1609: 1708:) narrow-gauge line from Agadir to Auone. It was built after the Agadir Incident to strengthen the French military presence in Agadir. Nothing else is known of it. Remnants were still visible in the 1960s. 1448:
and later branch lines were built to the quarries, but little is known them because the whole line was closed by the end of 1935. (One other source give the closing date 05.07.1936.) This line served many
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to the line. Construction started in May 1908 and the 52 km line was completed in late July 1908. The trains reached a maximum speed of 20 km/h averaging only 12 km/h between
1516: 2458: 1196:, who did not recognise the Sultan's position as ruler of all Morocco and demanded an independent state for Cabyles. This led to open revolt in 1925–1926 against the French and 1493:
and French administrative personnel. Really a cosmopolitan society of travellers, really unique in railway world of narrow-gauge lines. When the line was opened in 1920 the
1674:. This local line was opened in 1923 and it served at least up to 1953. In Casablanca the section from Boulevard d´Anfa to Casablanca railway station was replaced by a 1166:. This line had only a local importance but it made it possible to move the local products as well as the inhabitants in the morning train of the provincial capital to 2589: 21: 2802: 2656:
Unpublished locomotive builder lists ( mostly originally compiled by Dr. Ing. Bernhard Schmeiser, and added with later obtained supplementary information ):
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Pascal Bejou & Lue Raynard & Jean Pierre Verges Larrouy: Les Chemins de Fer de la France d´Outre Mer. Volume 2 L´Afrique du Nord / Le Transsaharien
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A rail bridge over the Oued Mouloula river, connecting mine entrances on opposite sides of the narrow valley at El Ahouli, to a discharge point.
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Elsässische Maschinen-bau Ges. / Societe Alsacienne de Construction Mecaniques Belfort, Graffenstaden, Mulhouse Works List
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A bridge across the Oued Mouloula river on the former outlet tramway at El Ahouli silver-lead mines near Midelt, Morocco.
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The 364 km line from Oujda to Fes was difficult to build. The railway had to go over a narrow passage between the
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in the south. The railway line had to be built with steep gradients and sharp curves to reach – from both sides – the
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A short tunnel on the outlet tramway along the bank of the river at El Ahouli silver-lead mines near Midelt, Morocco.
1852:), B-gasoline mechanical 50 hp (37 kW), built 1917–1918, used mainly on Guercif–Midelt 280 km line. 285:
The locomotives which worked the 500 mm gauge line have not been yet been fully identified. Sources claim:
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line, where the new standard gauge line runs parallel with the 52 kilometres (32 mi) long narrow-gauge
691:) "main line" turned towards east, the main target for the French military was a rail connection with their 1044:
line. This branch line, opened in early 1928 gave the shortest possible outlet to the Atlantic Ocean from
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in an empty valley without any settlement around it. Only later it was extended near to old town of
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railway station during the 1920s, and one official photograph with title " Midelt Gare " from 1920.
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Quand Mazagan comptait son train Décauville à voie étroite. Le réseau ferroviaire historique.
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was completed in 1920. The total length of the line was 280 km, 33 km longer than
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One of several former incline railways at El Ahouli silver-lead mines near Midelt, Morocco.
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line, remained open until the new 142 kilometres (88 mi) long standard-gauge line from
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To provide better travelling facilities for local population in Casablanca area the French
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Klaus Fricks, Roland Bude, Martin Murray: O&K Steam Locomotives Works List 1892–1945
1407:. This section was completed and opened for military service during World War I in 1918. 1334: 1293: 1299:
The whole railway was closed by 1935, but its remnants were still visible in the 1950s.
428:) gauge line had a short life. It was completed around 1920, activities ceased in 1928. 1384: 1056: 174: 140: 88: 208:. These lines were mostly built during the period of 1921–1925, With the exception of 2796: 2659:
American Locomotive Company ( ALCo ) Works List ( Harward Business School copy 1948 )
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With this narrow-gauge railway the French transferred troops and supplies during the
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2-span bridge abutments near Midelt, with embankments totally washed away. 31-10-08
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Durrant, A.E., A.A. Jorgensen, C.P. Lewis. Steam in Africa, London, 1981, Hamlyn.
1949:), 1915? BB type 14L60 (DL), built 1915, Comp. des Ch. de. fer. du Maroc Oriental 1913:), Ct-n2, built 1912, Soc. Anon.d.ateliers de Constr. de Hal f. Casablanca, Maroc 1888:), Ct-n2, built 1910, Soc. Anon.d.Ateliers de Constr. de Hal f. Casablanca, Maroc 1686:
Finally, there was in Morocco a little-known, totally isolated short 12 km
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Baldwin Works List ( copy 1833–1956 compiled from original Baldwin order list )
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section was completed in September 1919. The final section from Ben Guerir to
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line was put to service in 1916 (narrow gauge closed in August 1923) and the
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valley near the east bank of the river course. The whole railway line was:
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where the representatives of Great Powers agreed not to build any
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There are several photographs showing trains and locomotives at
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There were in the early 1920s many local resistance against the
911: 905: 772: 2214:), 1C+C1-n4, built 1927, Regie des Ch. de Fer f. Guercif–Midelt 519:(junction) section was completed in 1915 (109 km south of 1802:), 2Ct-n2, built 1916, French Government f. Morocco No 107–111 1748:), 2Ct-n2, built 1915, French Government f. Morocco No 101–106 1712:
Locomotives delivered to French Morocco for 600 mm gauge lines
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railway being completed, the French begun to build military
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In addition a short branch line near Rabat was built from
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opened in August 1917 (narrow gauge closed in July 1925).
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Several articles published in several railway magazines.
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A.E.Durrant, A.A.Jorgensen, C.P.Lewis: Steam in Africa
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In addition, after World War I the French extended the
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military garrison. This branch was completed in 1925.
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The French source gives opening dates for sections of
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Kerr Stuart & Co, LD Works List by Frank Jux 1991
878:, December 1912, narrow gauge closed in January 1932. 2668:
Batignolles Châtillon, Nantes, St. Joseph Works List
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The first French-built narrow-gauge railway was the
898:, August 1913, narrow gauge closed in January 1932. 656:, July 1915, narrow gauge closed in September 1923. 626:, December 1912, narrow gauge closed in April 1925. 220:, which was started in 1916 and completed in 1920. 1244:Railway. This line was opened to traffic in 1923. 1204:unrest and revolts in the French Zone of Morocco. 888:, April 1913, narrow gauge closed in January 1932. 2014:), C1t-n2, built 1912, Consortium Marocain, Rabat 1373:Chemin de Fer Guercif an Outat el Hadj et Midelt 1345:Perhaps the most famous and "mysterious" of the 1028:As mentioned earlier, one penetration line from 636:, April 1913, narrow gauge closed in April 1923. 616:, March 1912, narrow gauge closed in April 1925. 551:Later also a branch line was built running from 503:and was opened to public service in March 1916. 204:and the branch lines diverting from the line as 2590:Narrow-gauge railways in former Spanish Morocco 1497:railway station was still 12 km away from 1477:. The trains were packed with French officers, 1341:Chemin de Fer Guercif a Outat el Hadj et Midelt 1276:) gauge narrow-gauge railway into the heart of 1208:delayed the construction of the standard-gauge 938:, July 1921, narrow gauge closed in April 1934. 559:(Harbour). This line was opened in early 1928. 22:Narrow-gauge railways in former Spanish Morocco 2447:, built 1931 Regie des. Chemins de Fer No 7000 1777:, built 1915–1916, French Army ( via Algeria ) 928:, May 1918, narrow gauge closed in April 1934. 810:Construction started simultaneously from both 2250:), Bt-n2, built 1911–1912 Consortium Marocain 1288:(junction). The line was further extended to 1129:The next penetration line was the 95 km 1052:the port facilities were poor and primitive. 918:, July 1918, narrow gauge closed in May 1933. 908:, July 1915, narrow gauge closed in May 1933. 646:, June 1914, narrow gauge closed in May 1923. 8: 2784:L’introduction de la voie ferrée à Doukkala. 2519:), 2Ct-n2, built 1912, C.F. Casablanca–Rabat 1228:In 1922 first a railway line was built from 1224:Kenitra–Mechra Bel Ksiri–Ain Dfali–Aïn Aïcha 143:railway in Morocco until the standard-gauge 2544:), 2Ct-n2, built 1912, C.F. Marnia–Taourirt 1444:There were three limestone quarries around 1188:in Morocco. Especially in the north, where 2722:Schneider & Cie, Le Creusot Works List 1170:and their return during the same evening. 1004:It was intended to continue the line from 436:This line formed the northern part of the 336:), Bt-n2, built in 1905, delivered new to 2336:), Bt-n2, built 1913, Casablanca, Marokko 1534:The remaining steel joists and abutments 755:the narrow-gauge line followed the route 91:had from 1912 to 1935 one of the largest 2751: 2646:Bernhard Schmeiser: Krauss-Lokomotiven 2311:), Bt-n2, built 1909, Massanet, Marokko 1512: 1097:was closed. But its northern part, the 173:) gauge lines in their part of Morocco 943:Chemins de Fer de Penetration du Maroc 555:, which became a railway junction, to 444:narrow-gauge line. In 1913 the French 206:Chemins de fer de pénétration du Maroc 2745:Morocco Military Railways illustrated 224:Casablanca–Boussekoura–Berrechid line 7: 2803:History of rail transport in Morocco 2719:Etablissement A. Pinguely Works List 2662:Anjubault / Corpet Louvet Works List 2616:E.D.Brant: Railways in North Africa 2585:History of rail transport in Morocco 395:Chemins de fer stratégiques du Maroc 202:Chemins de fer stratégiques du Maroc 81:Tramway at the Porte Bab-Bouhaja in 18:History of rail transport in Morocco 1662:(Port) along the Atlantic coast to 2731:Weidknecht et Compagnie Works List 1383:line and ran south-west along the 731:Chemin de Fer de Marnia a Taourirt 14: 2725:Schwartzkopff ( BMAG ) Works List 1367:) gauge narrow-gauge railways in 567:The French started also to build 2813:500 mm gauge railways in Morocco 2808:600 mm gauge railways in Morocco 2483:), Et-n2, built 1921, C.F. Maroc 1608: 1594: 1580: 1566: 1527: 1515: 1216:area made the French to build a 432:Casablanca–Boussekoura–Berrechid 854:Chemins de fer l´Ouest Algerien 740:mountains in the north and the 2701:Gouin / Batignolles Works List 1311:the branch line was built via 1303:Branch line Ain Dfali–Ouezzane 1186:French colonial administration 547:Dar Caïd Tounsi–Mazagan branch 543:was opened in September 1920. 1: 2595:War Department Light Railways 2443:), 1C+C1 petroleo–electrique 1210:Chemin de Fer de Tanger a Fes 1162:) gauge line running east of 1036:(Magazan) was built from the 1012:but this never materialised. 1985:), C1t-n2, built 1910–1911, 1453:Forts. There were also many 1089:) narrow-gauge line between 1067:was opened in July 1928 the 262:) line, built with portable 1485:, French business men from 1192:rebels under leadership of 270:, which also delivered the 73:) gauge networks in Morocco 2829: 2389:2 Orenstein & Koppel, 2364:1 Orenstein & Koppel, 2339:2 Orenstein & Koppel, 2314:2 Orenstein & Koppel, 1212:. This, and the unrest in 1121:was opened on 7 May 1936. 1016:Dar Caid Tounssi–El Jadida 15: 589:) gauge railway north of 527:Dar Caïd Tounsi–Marrakech 507:Berrechid–Dar Caïd Tounsi 956:the French built also a 852:over the standard-gauge 1329:was opened in 1924 and 1024:Magazan railway station 948:Berrechid–Oued Zem line 733:was completed by 1911. 2781:Haj Abdelmajid Nejdi: 2698:Fives Lille Works List 2287:Orenstein & Koppel 2280:Orenstein & Koppel 1636:helped to build a new 1634:Gouvernement Cherifien 1628:Casablanca–Dar Bouazza 1125:Rabat–Tiflet–Khemisset 1025: 563:Casablanca–Kenitra–Fes 85: 74: 2713:J.A.Maffei Works List 2686:Decauville Works List 2580:Baldwin Class 10-12-D 1451:French Foreign Legion 1023: 200:line became known as 80: 29: 2692:Esslingen Works List 1538:Midelt on the former 400:Casablanca–Marrakech 2716:La Meuse Works List 2704:Henschel Works List 2683:Couillet Works List 2680:Chrzanów Works List 1989:, Casablanca, Maroc 1666:and turn toward at 1475:Outat Oulad el Hadj 1412:Outat Oulad el Hadj 1405:Outat Oulad el Hadj 1337:next year in 1925. 669:(Port Lyautey) the 214:Outat Oulad el Hadj 115:treaty of Algeciras 2459:Societe Alsacienne 2452:Societe Alsacienne 1658:) gauge line from 1375:. It started from 1232:(Port Lyautey) to 1026: 977:) gauge line from 721:) gauge line from 86: 75: 2728:Tubize Works List 2695:Falcon Works List 2677:Carels Works List 2674:A.Cail Works List 2671:Borsig Works List 1479:Foreign Legioners 1198:Sultan of Morocco 1061:Machraa Ben Abbou 693:Algerian Railways 2820: 2787: 2779: 2773: 2765: 2759: 2756: 2568: 2566: 2565: 2561: 2558: 2550: 2543: 2541: 2540: 2536: 2533: 2525: 2518: 2516: 2515: 2511: 2508: 2500: 2482: 2480: 2479: 2475: 2472: 2464: 2442: 2440: 2439: 2435: 2432: 2424: 2410: 2408: 2407: 2403: 2400: 2392: 2385: 2383: 2382: 2378: 2375: 2367: 2360: 2358: 2357: 2353: 2350: 2342: 2335: 2333: 2332: 2328: 2325: 2317: 2310: 2308: 2307: 2303: 2300: 2292: 2274: 2272: 2271: 2267: 2264: 2256: 2249: 2247: 2246: 2242: 2239: 2231: 2213: 2211: 2210: 2206: 2203: 2195: 2188: 2186: 2185: 2181: 2178: 2170: 2163: 2161: 2160: 2156: 2153: 2145: 2138: 2136: 2135: 2131: 2128: 2120: 2113: 2111: 2110: 2106: 2103: 2095: 2088: 2086: 2085: 2081: 2078: 2070: 2063: 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When the 777:Kasba Msoun 671:600 mm 569:600 mm 501:track gauge 479:600 mm 458:500 mm 407:600 mm 370:600 mm 349:500 mm 316:600 mm 295:500 mm 242:500 mm 153:600 mm 93:600 mm 31:600 mm 2797:Categories 2601:References 2495:Weidknecht 2488:Weidknecht 1961:Decauville 1954:Decauville 1891:1 Borsig, 1676:trolleybus 1660:Casablanca 1428:Casablanca 1179:Abermoumou 1115:Ben Guerir 1099:Casablanca 1091:Ben Guerir 1038:Casablanca 610:Casablanca 591:Casablanca 537:Ben Guerir 521:Casablanca 450:Casablanca 438:Casablanca 291:Decauville 276:Casablanca 268:Decauville 230:Casablanca 186:Casablanca 16:See also: 2445:Prototype 1432:Marrakech 1335:Aïn Aïcha 1331:Ain Dfali 1309:Ain Dfali 1294:Aïn Aïcha 1286:Ain Dfali 1139:Khemisset 1111:El Jadida 1103:Berrechid 1095:Marrakech 1065:Marrakech 1055:When the 1050:El Jadida 1048:. 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Index

History of rail transport in Morocco
Narrow-gauge railways in former Spanish Morocco


Salé
French Morocco
treaty of Algeciras
standard-gauge
Tangier
Fes
French Morocco
Marrakech
Casablanca
Kenitra
Fes
Oujda
Guercif
Outat Oulad el Hadj
Midelt
Casablanca
Bouskoura
Berrechid
500 mm
railway track
Decauville
rolling stock
Casablanca
Berrechid
Decauville
Touzet

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