European Railroad Discussion > P’tit train de La Haute Somme

A fascinating relic of rural narrow gauge in the Somme region. Brits, Germans and Americans all operated in the region in WW I. Now a small well run museum with several miles of trackage running along canals, climbing switchbacks and through open farm country not far from Albert. A stable of steam, interesting diesel and gasoline critters on display and operating. L P'tit train has been running since 1971 and this past Sunday they operated several full load trains over an interesting ROW.

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Were these remnants of the Army systems built to supply the war effort in WWI on both sides or was there an independent narrow gauge system in this area?   Never heard of this operation so thanks for posting. 



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/28/24 15:12 by dwatry.

This was a combination of purpose built lines during the Somme campaign and a network of existing lines to serve agricultural traffic before and after WW I.

All manner of steam and even a US Army motorized vehicle.

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