On Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:36:44 GMT, Evan Gatehouse
wrote:

cavelamb himself wrote:
Red wrote:

I have heard the Panama locos called mules. There are short bits of
track there that are at 100% grade, or 45 degrees. The locos only
climb them when not under load.

www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html

Casady

They were called mules when I went through the canal in the 70's.
Red

So what does it cost to transit the panama canal in a private boat these
days?

About $600 for 50'.

Plus a refundable damage deposit in case you break the canal

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Seems reasonable when you consider the alternatives.

(currently cruising the Florida Keys)