European Railroad Discussion > Railroading on a German Island

The Frisian island of Oland is connected to the German mainland by a narrow gauge railway:
https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p07cjvmc/the-tiny-german-island-with-a-population-of-16
 

I believe there was an article (Railroad Model Craftsman, IIRC) back in the 60s about a railway to one of these islands where the cars were powered by sails.

ORNHOO Wrote:
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> The Frisian island of Oland is connected to the
> German mainland by a narrow gauge railway:
> https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p07cjvmc/the-tiny-g
> erman-island-with-a-population-of-16
>  

There are a few of these small islet operations. In the case of most of them, one must be a registered resident of the islet or an invited guest in order to receive permission to ride. There is also a small number of cottages that can be rented on the islets; those who rent them then receive permission to travel as well. I haven't done it yet, but I am very keen to do so!