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Italy: in Abruzzo, a train to go back in time
In Abruzzo, the “Trans-Siberian Railway of Italy”, an old-fashioned railway, allows you to discover the wonders of the mountains while taking your time. Reporting. – (France 2)
In Abruzzo, the “Trans-Siberian Railway of Italy”, an old-fashioned railway, allows you to discover the wonders of the mountains while taking your time. Reporting.
It’s an unusual journey to the heart of Abruzzo, one of the most preserved areas in Italy. This historic train travels through mountain villages and their Christmas markets, offering a unique experience for a day. “In the modern world, we are all the time on trains that go at 300 miles an hour. Having the chance to enjoy the landscape while moving slowly is something to do once in your life“, said a man.
Christmas market
The iron and wooden wagons, dating from the 1920s, are pulled by a locomotive that runs on diesel. The line has never been electrified. “A small engineering masterpiece from the late 1800s“, summarizes Claudio Colaizzo, Parks railway guide. After a short hour of climbing, the train stops at an altitude of 1,000 meters, in the village of Campo di Giove (Italy). Travelers can enjoy here of a typical Abruzzo Christmas market.
