Image
Panama Canal Mules As A Railroad
The mules used to guide ships through the Panama Canal run on rails.
Mules Mules Mules
Image
Mules, Of The Gatun Locks, The Panama Canal

The original boats were pulled by actual mules. These railway mules hold the ships centeredin the locks.

Image
Mules, Of Miraflores Locks, Panama Canal, Panama

The same mules as at Gatun Locks, but single tracked so they could neverpass each other while moving a ship.

Image
Mules, Of Pedro Miguel Locks, Panama Canal, Panama

The same mules as at Gatun Locks, on double tracks so they could move backand forth without interfering with each other.


Subscribe to our mailing list for a Sunday summary of the week's stories.
* indicates required
Email Format
home contact topic guide top 25 photos video writing blogs upload terms privacy