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European Railroad Discussion > Railroading on a German IslandDate: 03/06/21 12:23 Railroading on a German Island Author: ORNHOO 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 Date: 03/07/21 00:40 Re: Railroading on a German Island Author: wpamtk 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.
Date: 03/08/21 03:20 Re: Railroading on a German Island Author: pennengineer ORNHOO Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > 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! |