Maria Fumaça
Steam engine.
Baturité railway station opened on 2 February 1882, in the reign of Emperor Pedro II, on the trunk or southern line of the Ceará rail network. It reflects the economic importance of a region whose produce, above all coffee, was carried from here to the capital, Fortaleza. The station stands on one of the main squares of the Putiú district. Beside it, a Maria Fumaça steam locomotive was set on a plinth during the celebrations for the Baturité railway's centenary, and the old warehouses and shunting tracks can still be seen. Today the station works as a museum preserving many parts of old machines and their wooden moulds, a collection of furniture used at the station and old travel tickets. The building is protected by the national heritage service, and a visit is a chance to admire its architecture. Check opening times before going.
Steam engine.
Machine parts.
Travel memories.
Putiú district, Baturité, Ceará
Old machine parts and their wooden moulds, station furniture and old tickets.