Many of the trains and locomotives are British imports and have eroded in the harsh Bolivian climate. Chris said: "Most of the 19th century steam locomotives were imported from Britain ...

During the 19th century the British fought minor wars in Africa to secure British control of colonial territories. These included the: Ashanti Wars in West Africa. Matabele Wars in South Africa.

Many of the trains and locomotives are British imports and have eroded in the harsh Bolivian climate. Chris said: "Most of the 19th century steam locomotives were imported from Britain ...