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Corridor R-95 TREN PATAGÓNICO. THE TRUE EGG CURVE. Est. Ñirihuau RN

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Distance
1.39 mi
Elevation gain
36 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
197 ft
Max elevation
2,795 ft
TrailRank 
20
Min elevation
2,795 ft
Trail type
One Way
Coordinates
85
Uploaded
May 21, 2011
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near Ñirihuau, Río Negro (Argentina)

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Photo ofCorridor R-95 TREN PATAGÓNICO.   THE TRUE EGG CURVE.  Est. Ñirihuau RN Photo ofCorridor R-95 TREN PATAGÓNICO.   THE TRUE EGG CURVE.  Est. Ñirihuau RN Photo ofCorridor R-95 TREN PATAGÓNICO.   THE TRUE EGG CURVE.  Est. Ñirihuau RN

Itinerary description

THIS IS THE TRUE AMERICAN EGG CURVE.

This is a very famous and demanded curve.

As you see, in this point, train close over itself, giving a spectacular scenic view.

For train passengers this curve is a very important scenic point to film the train closing itself.and also crossing the Ñirihuau bridge.

For those whom want to film from consist outside the bestpoints are:
1- The Egg center, Inside the curve.
2- The school, at the east of the east transition curve.
3- The hill located west, at the other riverside and near the west transition curve..
4- The Leones mountain.

The railway station is a very nice and peaceful place to make a picnic.

The Nirihuau River also, an excellent point to relax, well protected from winds.

Waypoints

PictographCastle Altitude 2,792 ft

Nirihuau Scenic Station

Romantic and scenic passenger station building located in a very nice place.

PictographPanorama Altitude 2,680 ft

Center Scenic Point

PictographPanorama Altitude 2,956 ft

Egg Panoramic Point

PictographBridge Altitude 2,618 ft

Nirihuau Truss Scenic Viaduct

Probably the most famous Patagonian bridge.

PictographRiver Altitude 2,628 ft

Nirihuau River

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