Little Yellow Train

[blue_haddock]

Hi Guys,

Have any of you been on the little yellow train in the pyrenees?

We're off to that side of the south of france soon and having been up to andorra a few times i've seen it advertised and was thinking about giving it a go.

I'm not train spotter but the idea of this little train chugging its way up the mountains is pretty cool, especially if i can get in the open carriage!

[Simpo Two]

Does it go through Canfranc International railway station? That looks amazing.

[blue_haddock]

No it chugs up from villafranche up towards the spanish border.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligne_de_Cerdagne

[donaircooleone]

Didn't get to actually get on it as there was a nasty rail accident just before we flew out which meant that there was no rail access that far from Perpignan.

Villefranche was still rather nice though!

[Junior Bianno]

Simpo Two said:

Does it go through Canfranc International railway station? That looks amazing.

Gratuitous Canfranc shots seeing as we were there last week. What a place! Other end of the Pyrenees from Andorra though.

[blue_haddock]

Junior Bianno said:

Simpo Two said:

Does it go through Canfranc International railway station? That looks amazing.

Gratuitous Canfranc shots seeing as we were there last week. What a place! Other end of the Pyrenees from Andorra though.

Did you have to book a tour or can you just rock up?

[Junior Bianno]

It's a building site so you can't get in, but they've put in some nice paths around it so you can get a good look at everything. You don't need to book.

It's possibly been overrestored - it looks like a brand new building, but is quite a sight in the middle of nowhere

[Mike-tf3n0]

I live not far away and went on it several years ago, should have been back again as it may have changed but it is well worth the visit. It clings to the edge of the very hilly terrain and grinds along in a very antique way, all slightly hair raising but fascinating if you are into vintage transport and lovely views and countryside to boot.

[blue_haddock]

Well I went yesterday and can simply say it's one of the best days out I've ever had.

Weather was fantastic and I was able to get a seat in an open carriage each way.







The early section in the narrow valley was nice but for me the best bit was when we got to the high open plateau with views for miles.



I'd definitely recommend it if your in this corner of southern France.

[Amateurish]

Looks amazing. I've seen the train at Latour de Carol, which is where you can catch the sleeper to Paris.