Mary, I originally sent this e-mail with an attachment. I am not sure the e-mail will go through. Anyway, if you want the photos just let me know. José Mary, The train went up Rua do Comboio to Monte, where the Church of Our Lady of the Mountain is located (Nossa Senhora do Monte). After the major storm of 1803, Our Lady of the Mountain became the patron of Madeira. It is a place of a major pilgrimage. The train was mostly used by tourists. The train station is still there but the tracks are gone. There was an accident and I believe the company decided that was it! I am not at home, but I am sure Ilhas de Zarco or Elucidiario Madeirenese has a small paragraph on it. It is in Portuguese. Recently there have been books published about it. My grandmother also told me about the German bombing. It was by a German sub. Caused some damage, particularly in the area of what used to be the Leacock industrial park. I believe there were a couple of deaths. The fort just happened up from this area. The fort normally called Pico Radio or just Pico is still there overlooking the city. Once again, this incident has been well documented in various books, but in Portuguese. I am wondering if the archive has some of it. Patarelo seems to me that it is a nickname. The fact that it has a O before the name makes it a nickname. In the old days, Madeirans were also known by their nicknames. Some were inherited from their fathers. I have an idea, but let's see what others say. I have a whole collection of old pictures I could see you if you send me your e-mail. I am trying to attach one which shows the Rua do Comboio and its later use. José Fernandes José Fernandes Administrator Race Relations/Community and Cultural Services York Region District School Board Phone: 905 737 4353, Ext. 107 Phone: 416 969 7170, Ext 2409/107 jose.fernandes@yrdsb.edu.on.ca