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The Yellow train line (Train Jaune in French and Tren Groc in Catalan) is a railway that runs from Villefranche-de-Conflent through to Mont-Louis in France. It was started in 1903 and the section to Mont-Louis was completed in 1910, followed by an extension to Latour-de-Carol in 1927.1
It is 63 km long and climbs to 1593 m at Bolquère-Eyne, which is the highest railway station in France. There are 19 tunnels and two bridges, one of them a suspension bridge which is very unusual for a railway. The trains are powered by electricity at 850 volts DC, collected via a third rail. The power comes from hydro-electric generators on the River Têt.
There are open and closed cars. The open cars are a favourite with tourists and dramatic views are possible as the train climbs along the twisting track. The maximum speed of the train is 55 kilometres per hour.
It is named after its colours, yellow and red, that come from the Catalan flag.
A wonderful image! The compisition is great and the POV is just right. I love the way you presented the angle of the train and the misty cloud adds to the romantic feel of it. Being fromSwitzerland I can truly appreciate the trains in so many European countries. Liz
Thank you Liz! This is really a wonderful trip to do!j
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fabulous capture in a stunning composition!!excellent work!
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Thank you! The train was rather slow, so I could lean out the window without danger!!
– Fran0723
A wonderful image! The compisition is great and the POV is just right. I love the way you presented the angle of the train and the misty cloud adds to the romantic feel of it. Being fromSwitzerland I can truly appreciate the trains in so many European countries.
Liz
Thank you Liz! This is really a wonderful trip to do!j
– Fran0723
Fantastic shot Fran.
Now put your head inside again, its a pole incoming.
Thank you! Yes I ’m back inside!!!
– Fran0723
Don’t forget to enter it into “The Best of T” Challange
22/10/10
that mist is beautiful! nice shot!
Thank you!
– Fran0723
29th May 2010
Well done Fran.
David
Thank you!! I’m delihgted!!
– Fran0723
Thank you dear host!! I’m very pleased and honoured by this feature!
– Fran0723