The *LONGEST* tram route in the world! De Panne to Knokke (67km / 42 miles)

The LONGEST tram route in the world! De Panne to Knokke (67km / 42 miles)

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At 67km / 42 miles, the Coastal Tram is the longest tram route in the world. The line follows the Belgian coast, from De panne, near the French border, to Knokke, near the Netherlands border. I visit De Panne, Nieuwpoort, oostende, blankenberge and zeebrugge. #coastaltram #depanne #oostende #zeebrugge
Filmed May 2023 | De Panne, Belgium.
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*** TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:04 De Panne
00:06:23 Nieuwpoort
00:08:54 Oostende
00:14:11 Blankenberge Pier
00:20:53 Knokke

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@siuuuuu7971 Жыл бұрын

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@Ninajskills Жыл бұрын

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@ryanhenricksen3358 Жыл бұрын

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@romanazukova8728 4 ай бұрын

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@Ninajskills Жыл бұрын

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@ryanhenricksen3358 Жыл бұрын

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@romanazukova8728 4 ай бұрын

which one is the real one

@TheEddyrose1 Жыл бұрын

I lived in De Panne 10 years ago, also took the coast tram several times to ostende and also Blankenberge. Those trams sure look a lot more modern, I was on the older models which was also nice. Really enjoyed your video, brought back some good memories. Thanks for sharing.

@frasermitchell9183 Жыл бұрын

The Coastal Tram is the last remaining route of the old Belgian Vicinal, a state-owned company set up to develop local, light railways in Belgium. Parts of the Charleroi metro use old Vicinal routes. About half of the network was electrified and ran on metre gauge tracks. The whole network was nearly 3000 miles in length, not bad for such a small country ! I remember seeing a Vicinal tram on its track beside the road when on a coach trip from Oostend. We were on holiday there in 1960

@ClassyWhale Жыл бұрын

Fun fact: as of yesterday, this is now the /second/ longest tram route in the world! the longest is now in Los Angeles, from Azuma to Long Beach, created from the fusion of two existing lines with a new tunnel

@PTB_BE Жыл бұрын

lmao, that's not a tramline but a glorified metro.

@OntarioTrafficMan Жыл бұрын

@@PTB_BE It cannot be a metro because it has street running and a huge number of level crossings

@PTB_BE Жыл бұрын

@@OntarioTrafficMan it clearly is not a tram, light metro perhaps, heavy light rail even. But all but a tram.

@OntarioTrafficMan Жыл бұрын

@@PTB_BE it is a sneltram, also known as light rail. And so is the kusttram, which also operates on its own dedicated line.

@PTB_BE Жыл бұрын

@@OntarioTrafficMan the kusttram is all but a sneltram, it's a tram. The word sneltram comes from the GVB wanting to build another metroline but having severe opposition to it. Hence inventing the word "sneltram" which is a light metro.

@goolasmo Жыл бұрын

Next time you should visit De Haan. It's a lovely place with still a lot of the old art nouveau buildings standing compared to the other coastal towns, which are filled with new apartment developments.

@Fan652w 9 ай бұрын

And the tram stop at De Haan is the last surviving traditional 'Vicinal' station.

@anianoenrique2115 Жыл бұрын

I was a driver on these trams for 3 years in the 1990's,

@sandiandgregh Жыл бұрын

Another interesting video. The pastries and the waffle looked top notch. Always good to see you properly fueled up!

@koos48 11 ай бұрын

You have captured the Belgian coast atmosphere perfectly!

@2russo.phobic4u Жыл бұрын

Native from Ostend here. It's a shame you didn't see the 'Zeeliedenmonument' or fisherman monument. It is a statue of a fierce looking man staring defiantly to the sea. And behind him is a grieving family reminding us of the many souls the North Sea has claimed. To me it really captures the spirit of Ostend. It brings tears to my eyes.

@JelMain Жыл бұрын

My great grandpa, Louis Guiot, was mayor in the interwar years, having distinguished himself at Ramskapelle stopping the German Race to the Sea. Commanding the western end of the last line of defence, the railway embankment between Nieupoort and Veurne, he held for long enough for the sea sluices to be blown, turning the Yser valley into the sea of mud which slowly extended as the river systems reverted to coastal marsh.

@yaboydolphin 19 күн бұрын

@@JelMain damn

@tomisalwaysflying641 Жыл бұрын

Nice! A year ago I did the same, but we started at Oostende and made a return trip to both ends (thankfully the weather was better at the time). I found the old trams to be more comfortable. There's one at 01:55

@lordpitnolen2196 Жыл бұрын

Scott, I trust that you'll be trying the Edinburgh tram soon with it's new extension, opened today 07JUN2023. Cheers.

@yaboydolphin 19 күн бұрын

deep pan looks lovely! cheers from belgium

@Gliese380 6 ай бұрын

It definitely looks a lot nicer during summer..

@Mrthecrafter162 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! As a fellow Belgian my favorite place has to be De Haan definitely check it out next time it's very worth it and unique!

@monstertruckess 10 ай бұрын

nice old houses yes

@briangentle5515 Жыл бұрын

Happy you enjoyed your trip on our coastal tram. If you come again, make sure to stop in De Haan as well. I think it's among the prettiest spots; for once you don't have all those high-rise apartment buildings along the seafront. Oostende has lost out since the ferries to Dover stopped. If you look along the platform closest to the dockside, you can see the remnants of the long platforms used for the international boat trains to Cologne and all points beyond.

@paullbennett2923 Жыл бұрын

Spent many a long hour around the train station waiting for the ferry or jetfoil back to England. Used to enjoy seeing all the locomotive hauled trains lined up in the station all going to various European destinations. Was their one to Moscow ? Looks like the station has changed a lot since those days back in the late eighties / nineties.

@Eurobrasil550 Жыл бұрын

Pre Channel Tunnel days I lived 60km from Dover, When the Jetfoil was still running I spent many happy days in Oostende and also longer trips with friends in Halle, Via Oostende was the quickest way for me to reach the Netherlands back then also. The Jetfoil /Ferry to train Connection at Oostende was way closer and more convenient than at Calais and of course with a far more frequent train service!

@Eurobrasil550 Жыл бұрын

@@paullbennett2923 There was an Oostende to Moscow service back in the 80s, I can't remember the exact details now, but it ran through Germany /Poland and in to the then Soviet Union at Brest on the present day Polish /Belarús border, where the through coach to Moscow had it's bogies changed to the Russian wider gauge. It also carried a Polish coach detached in Warsaw. Ran only once or twice a week, and was named the Ost- West express. Perhaps some viewer still has a timetable from the era with full details?

@lukekingsland4813 Жыл бұрын

Such a shame there is no dover oostende service now. Done the ferry many times wished I'd done the jet foil

@erik_griswold Жыл бұрын

@@Eurobrasil550 Many of these services ran daily to West Berlin, thrice-weekly to Warsaw and Moscow.

@lukekingsland4813 Жыл бұрын

Neiwport well worth a visit. It was on the front line in the first world war hence the damage. The king stayed in de panne virtually the only piece not occupied

@stephencostin2616 Жыл бұрын

Belgium in a very underrated country to visit

@BrechtBonne Жыл бұрын

Underrated? You have never been to Bruges?! It's highly popular, but most have no clue it's in Belgium...

@Frahamen Жыл бұрын

@@BrechtBonne Let's keep it that way, let the masses go to Bruges. Plus let British school keep sending there high schoolers to the Westhoek, arguably the most depressing (WWI was slightly more of a bummer than the Charleroi coal mines) part of the country, so that Belgium has a reputation of being boring and depressing. Result will be that the rest of the country will be a bit hidden for mass/over tourism.

@majy1735 Жыл бұрын

@@BrechtBonne Yes, underrated. Most foreign visitors (even European ones) just focus on Brussels and Bruges or skip it altogether. They just have no idea of what to expect, no image of the country - apart from the usual clichés: language disputes, beer and chocolate.

@enthusiastisch1922 Жыл бұрын

Charleroi is not lmao

@tecmons Жыл бұрын

You have lots of interesstings points in belgium : Bruges, Gand, Brussels, Liége, "Les Ardennes", Antwerp, ...)

@iamthestig1 Жыл бұрын

Belgium looks like a nice place to go. It's definitely on my list to visit.

@OverSoft Жыл бұрын

Just skip Brussels. It's boring and ugly. If you want to visit the beautiful side of Belgium, definitely go to Brugge (Bruges), which is stunning.

@goolasmo Жыл бұрын

@@OverSoft Clearly visited the wrong places in Brussels then. You can call the city a lot of things, but definitely not boring. Especially when compared to Bruges.

@levent.a.7280 10 ай бұрын

@@OverSoft ugly and boring? Just came back from Brussels it's literally a mini Paris, very beautiful and always something is going on.

@monstertruckess 10 ай бұрын

depends here you are going. Some parts are shameful, full of homeless and addicts. But the touristic places are fun. Lots of smiling tourists and life.

@paulfranklin8636 Жыл бұрын

4:40 - How dare you show us all that glorious food without trying any 😅 the Macaroni Ham Kaas alone looks far too good to have been ignored

@janettesinclair6279 Ай бұрын

That was my choice too!

@janetmackinnon3411 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your explorations!

@trevorthefoamer220 Жыл бұрын

Los Angeles took that personally.

@ZvonimirZelenika Жыл бұрын

You have skipped de Haan (between Oostende and Blankenberge), probably the nicest place on the route. You can expect Hercule Poirot to jump out of any corner due to the amount of Art Deco buildings and scenes.

@skeven0 Жыл бұрын

the most famous belgian that actually never existed

@fuzzwork Жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to try this, thanks for the vid

@RuthPettit-vy7pq Ай бұрын

Great video . I have only visited Belgium once since the tram line was installed but sadly didn’t have time to go on it as stopped in De Panne for lunch and a walk before heading to the ferry . The tram hopefully helps reduce the number of people driving to or between resorts as in hot weather I remember it being really hard to find a parking space , that was during visits in the 90s . Belgium is a great country to visit

@davidoliver1169 Жыл бұрын

Great video Scott as ever.

@xix94 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos could watch them for days

@lukekingsland4813 Жыл бұрын

Knocke is a nice town too worth a visit.

@custardo Жыл бұрын

Those gulls have no fear. If you looked away for just a second, it would snatch that waffle right out of your hands.

@janettesinclair6279 Ай бұрын

Pity the weather was a bit ropey, but you did introduce us to the charms of the varied towns along the way, and as you said, some need a return visit, maybe in spring or autumn. I have travelled part of that tram journey, but never "end to end".

@SimonsVids222 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thanks for the video Scott, it’s really made me want to go and check out the Belgian coast.

@landmeterbeuckx4779 Жыл бұрын

If you want an ugly coast line, visit ours in Belgium then. We tend to go to the Netherlands for nice seaside.

@jarekweckwerth1390 Жыл бұрын

Top notch humour, thank you!

@alecralph6667 Жыл бұрын

Once again an interesting video, but spoiled by the adverts during the video!!!

@wayneeschbank2895 Жыл бұрын

Another great video and a lot of interesting places on the way I hope you can get back to do this again in Summer when the weather is in your favour

@pixiholly Жыл бұрын

You were in one of my favourite places. We've hopped on and off that tram many times, and had a guide dog sleep on our feet for a good hour of the journey on one memorable day. I wouldn't say it's always wet...but the funfair in Oostende is full of prize bears, well clad in wellies, yellow rainproof jackets and stout souwesters. The fish stalls you found are sometimes part of a long line of outdoor fish stands (maybe on Sundays?) so you could definitely find lots more seafood there. I hope you got some time to spare in Knokke, which is beautiful.

@melvynbuckton6881 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting thanks

@john07973 Жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@MrScottdjb89 Жыл бұрын

Wow some amazing looking buildings

@jimph1 Жыл бұрын

Another good video, you fair get about 👍

@lukekingsland4813 Жыл бұрын

The coast tram is great. Always gets busy round about ostend though

@holygooff Жыл бұрын

Oooh nice that you visit my country again! You should do that more often! The Belgian coast is an almost uninterrupted line of large appartment blocks, where once was open space, fishing villages or nice Art Nouveau villas. We call it the Atlantikwall. Nieuwpoort is nice! It was where the Belgian army was when they defended the last part of unoccupied territory in WW1. The locks had been opened, so the area before the city was flooded and the Germans couldn't advance further. A bit like what happened in Ukraine now. There is a large war monument in Nieuwpoort. I noticed that the coastal tram is exclusively the latest model of tram in Flanders. It has been only in service since a few months and the coast only has this model??! They're spoilt. In Ghent and especially Antwerp there are still many older models driving around, since there aren't enough new ones.

@truckerallikatuk Жыл бұрын

The Atlantikwall of appartment blocks, and the original 1st and 2nd world war chunk of what it's named after. Slightly disappointed he didn't spot that, the kusttram goes right past it.

@igirus9549 Жыл бұрын

At 1:55 you can still spot the old chunky tram but yeah, seems like all the other trams are already the new models. They switched those out very fast indeed

@barvdw Жыл бұрын

The new trams are good... for short trips. For the up to 2 hours from De Panne to Knokke, it's a bit too spartan.

@MrJimheeren Жыл бұрын

@@barvdw I don’t think a lot of people actual use the tram the whole way

@user-bh4jl6si1x Жыл бұрын

very coool

@user-fj1nv6kf1x Жыл бұрын

Hi Scott, another great video. Thank you for visiting our 'Atlantikwall'. You talked about a 2nd visit to Nieuwpoort. Maybe combine it with Veurne and Ieper ? That last city having been completely rebuilt in the 1920's (not a stone was left standing in 1918). As to the EUR 2,50 ticket cost : you can use it for an hour, even on connections (and finish the last ride if it runs over an hour). Or do a daypass at EUR 7,50 - valid on all 'De Lijn' trams and busses. From a colleague travel agent with nearly 40 years on the clock : keep doing these great vids.

@barvdw Жыл бұрын

There's also a cap when using the same bank card, like with Oyster Card in London, so you'll never pay more than that day ticket.

@petertwinn786 Жыл бұрын

Blankenberge also deserves a proper visit too.

@milgeekmedia 8 ай бұрын

It's funny watching this. Our family used to holiday in Ostend pretty regularly in the 1960s and early 70s (when you could get there directly from Dover via a ferry). Looking into going to Ostend now, it seems that it's either via the Chunnel or to Zeebrugge by ferry then by this tram down the coast!!! But the main thing that interested me was seeing De Panne - which I only just remember from being a wee land in 1966 - as my memory of it was as a tiny and quaint seaside town. It looks a lot bigger now! Great video, many thanks.

@christopherfox735 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Just goes to show how well they do trams in Europe. By the way, I think I’ve become a curryvurst fan when I was in Austria & Germany last week. Two different ways of presenting curryvurst, in Germany I had fried potatoes in an Austrian cafe it came with a bread roll. Anyway it was great.

@benefiet Жыл бұрын

Some years ago i walked from de panne to knokke and returned with the tram. unplanned, we just kept on walking, knowing we could always return with the tram if we got to tired.

@CZpersi Жыл бұрын

I love interurban trams. My city also had an interurban line with the neighboring town, about 18 kilometers long.

@enricomonti156 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a must try, given the places it leads to.

@wertrocks123 Ай бұрын

"Unless you have developed an interest in container terminals" ah, I shall have to visit Zeebrugge some time then...

@daniel69 Жыл бұрын

GOAT

@steevobarker581 Жыл бұрын

The quality of these videos really is superb. I subscribe to The Macmaster too, and Lee's too are excellent. Real quality. Similarly Walk With Tim. I never watch TV, I watch talented folk like Scott and all the above. Of which I thank you.

@michaelkobylko2969 Жыл бұрын

Subscribe to Steve Marsh if you like these kind of videos. He's great.

@DanielM19931 Жыл бұрын

I'm taking this exact route first week of July, I am getting off the ferry at Dunkirk and cycling along to De Panne where I will leave my bike and do a hop on hop off right to the Netherlands border, from there I'll make my way down to Bruges. I'll continue to Sluis then on to Eindhoven, down to Luxembourg then to Brussels and up to De Panne and back. Two weeks of fun fun fun!

@steve-marsh Жыл бұрын

Maybe not a beautiful route but certainly an interesting one. Think I saw every style of architecture represented along the way. Really fancy a shot on this tram. Your seagull pal could still have downed a seafood platter after his waffle I imagine...

@PlanesTrainsEverything Жыл бұрын

It's defo an interesting jouney. There aren't too many countries where you can travel the full length of it's coast by tram.

@djmark143 Жыл бұрын

@SteveMarsh In the summer this area actually is quite nice to visit. The not so good weather made everything look more bleak than it really is. It can be very busy as well in the summer months as this part of Belgium attracts a lot of tourists in the summer. 🙂

@Eurobrasil550 Жыл бұрын

@@boilingwateronthestove interesting, I wonder if land and property would be cheaper just across the border in France, having much more land area, coast and lesser population density than Belgium?

@Eurobrasil550 Жыл бұрын

@@djmark143 I remember in the 70s and 80s day trips with special trains from Luxembourg city to Oostende, a long day out for them!

@barvdw Жыл бұрын

@@Eurobrasil550 they're still there, I believe, special charters from Luxembourg, but I thought they go to Blankenberge nowadays.

@brianbell4937 Жыл бұрын

You missed the unique feature of this tramway. At three places,, one in Ostende, and two in Zebrugger, there are alternative routes for the tram to take when the swing / lifting bridges are opened.

@markylon 3 ай бұрын

I love De Panne, great little city, amazing beaches and the world's best roller coaster at Plopsaland de Panne "The Ride to Happiness".

@paulfranklin8636 Жыл бұрын

I'm a huge fan of Cycling and of course that means seeing lots of Belgium, but you've opened my eyes to a good bit more...I may just have to visit

@DSTWizz Жыл бұрын

Love the stepped gables on the roofs of the old Flemish buildings. I cycled up that coast from Zeebrugge all the way to Ijmuiden on a couple of occasions. Some gorgeous towns on the way. Thanks again, Scott. That was fun!

@DanCojocaru2000 Жыл бұрын

The tram can be even cheaper! If you get a 10 ticket card, it's 17€, so 1,70€ each ride.

@AnatolyDyatolov Жыл бұрын

3 hours of amazing views. Lovely video, thanks for sharing.

@johnledingham852 Жыл бұрын

I feel you were there on a mongrel day Scottie, the views on the beaches would have been splendid on a sunny day. But who can predict the weather, or choose the weather whilst travelling. It's making the best of being somewhere, be it a beautiful day or a dead set mongrel of a day. Thank you for sharing excursions through all kinds of weather ole sausage!

@briocheoleary5043 Жыл бұрын

Did that clock strike 17, lol

@davidmcmanus2464 Жыл бұрын

Food looked lovely, Belgium coastline miserable in that rain

@frankhooper7871 Жыл бұрын

Zeebrugge brings back memories - but only of passing through LOL - used to catch the ferry from Felixstowe then on to Brussels, or once - Aachen.

@scottredding7357 8 ай бұрын

People have mentioned De Haan. There is also some Albert Einstein related tourism to be seen there. He lived there for six months in 1933 at 3 Shakespearelaan, Villa Savoyarde. There's also a statue of him sitting on a park bench.

@john4013 Жыл бұрын

So you love seafood, but all I ever see you eat is pastry pizza and coffee, really enjoyed this video, cheers Scott

@samsungw200 Жыл бұрын

All the times I went to the tobacco shops and never bothered going into de panne, I love Belgian houses they all look so immaculate

@leslietingey3873 Жыл бұрын

great video , done that tram a few times . when the weather is nice its a great way of spending a sunny day

@bryc42013 6 ай бұрын

In the US, the Metro A Line in Los Angeles is the newest longest running light rail line in the world with 48.5 miles of track and it also currently has another 12.3 miles of track currently under construction and is set to open in 2025.

@michaelkeen5010 Жыл бұрын

Love the vide, love Oostende. We’ve not been since 2019 and now our favourite hotel, Hotel Melinda, has closed post Covid. We are hoping to visit again soon however.

@michaelwright1530 Жыл бұрын

Ive watched for about a year, id rather ye didnt make a plan and just see how it goes, your videos are really Great, Michael from northern Ireland

@vivianhughes9347 Жыл бұрын

That was a great journey, Scott. Brought back many happy memories for me as I used to visit Oostende regularly when there was a regular Sealink RTM ferry service from Dover. It made for a lovely few days especially in the summer. The beaches are fabulous, along with the cafes and bars. Now you have given me the idea to re-visit old haunts. Thanks so much for bringing us along.

@danielpeti3885 Жыл бұрын

Never knew such tram existed. I’ve seen one in Hungary between 2 towns in the south east. It was about 20 miles long. Safe journey.

@user-tr9kh9pe7w Жыл бұрын

one thing i always establish his how far the uk his behind the times watching your clips,seems too be one thing in uk , how many houses can we build !short term wealth building for the few long term planning for the majority nil!

@Teamwindrose Жыл бұрын

If you take the tram with sunny weather and wind you drive over the beach, its a amazing, with sand dunes agains the rails.

@amyloriley Жыл бұрын

If you want to reduce the flickering of the artificial lights in your video, set your video recording framerate to 25 fps or 50 fps; not 30 or 60.

@floris3239 Жыл бұрын

17:41 they called Leilinde in Dutch and you also will find them quite a lot in the Netherlands. And as the name already suggests they are linden trees.

@stanislavkostarnov2157 Жыл бұрын

Zeebrugge does also seem to have a few very nice older boats which are not ferries... and a great variety of draw/turn/lift and other bridges... but yes, it's mostly just a giant freight port with a smattering of ocean-ferries...

@Drago1995 Жыл бұрын

i did a video myself on that tram 2 years ago at least the weather improved on my journey, and for some reason those same modern tram models now are in Antwerp has well.

@hanshartfiel6394 Жыл бұрын

I like your pronunciation of Knokke. I was actually waiting for you to call it "Nokke"". Well done.

@simonh6371 Жыл бұрын

Do you like his Dee Pan too?

@hanshartfiel6394 Жыл бұрын

@@simonh6371 I actually didn't notice it as i was looking forward to see/hear Knokke. Where De Panne is concerned every letter is pronounced just like in Porsche.

@0530evan Жыл бұрын

you got me interested...when i am in EUROPE this summer...i just might try this tram

@tammo100 Жыл бұрын

The trees are called Linde in Dutch, or Common Lime or Linden in English.

@GertRoux Жыл бұрын

Are these trees the same trees that line the famous Unter den Linden in Berlin?

@ChrisWar666 Жыл бұрын

Oohhh great, I'd love to see more of Belgian Newport, compare it to home, hah

@dmdm49 Жыл бұрын

Great video as always! Done a few bits of this journey but will definitely return for more. A question: did you have to tap your card everytime you entered a new tram, or did your first tap of the day allow you to hop on and off?

@luckystrike1999 Жыл бұрын

In Oostende cathedral there is a monument to the first queen of Belgium a very large stone sculpture (made by my distant relative) well worth a look. Also the Oostende museum where the queen died in her holiday home. Great video again!

@barvdw Жыл бұрын

Not really a cathedral, just a larger church. The cathedral is in Brugge.

@luckystrike1999 Жыл бұрын

@@barvdw oh ok I stand corrected 😊

@JelMain Жыл бұрын

@@luckystrike1999 No, it was a cathedral in the 1920s. Granny was the mayor's eldest daughter, her sis was Natural Sciences tutor to the Royal Family, and so they were close to the monarchy. The society wedding of the year - so the Church got involved, special catechistic training for the head of a good catholic household in Pagan England. It went downhill suddenly when the rather famous cleric involved tried to take the "droits de cuissage", and discovered like father, like daughter, dad had stopped the Germans, one priest was no challenge, rumour had it his undercart was never the same again. Gran was caught throwing her things into a bag, swearing she'd marry in a Registry Office. Negotiations followed, the wedding went ahead on the strict understanding Rome would never impose on the family again - which lasted exactly three generations, in the events which triggered the Watermael-Boitsfort upheaval of the early years of this century.

@hughcrinionful 5 ай бұрын

You need to check the tram cost in Sofia. I remember paying 70 cent and there was a lot of character in the older trams. I would recommend a trip

@marcuslundblad6977 2 ай бұрын

It's a bit foggy, I guess the people on "that island" would say: "The continent is out-of-sight" 😁 I've been thinking about doing this ride, but will probably miss it (as being the longest), I think the new line in Los Angeles will be longer (and opens shortly, I think).

@Desperoro Жыл бұрын

Try country tram from Vorchdorf to Gmunden, Austria. Also very cool :)

@stevewareing8525 Жыл бұрын

Great video Scott, the overcast conditions made for some atmospheric footage (Pardon the pun) But cloudy skies often lend themselves to better photography especially around ports and harbours. At least you didn't get too wet. PS: The Waffles looked amazing. 👌

@jondavies9347 9 ай бұрын

The beaches in Belgium and Holland must be the most underrated in Europe.

@Bruce-1956 3 ай бұрын

They are not underrated, they are usually filled with Germans.

@afrodoodable Жыл бұрын

Capacity of these looks really good for a low floor tram, would be a good option for west midlands metro

@trams_trainbe446 8 ай бұрын

Well no, that is not the case🤣 These are the worst trams I know (I live here) the BN LRV 6000 (predecessor) had much more capacity (30 more seats) and was faster. The New CAFs are a bad buy, far too few seats and very uncomfortable for the travelers and the driver. Unfortunately, the old BN LRV 6000 went out of service on September 23, 2023.

@ronik24 Жыл бұрын

Nice! 🙂 Another interesting spot for good weather is the Atlantic Wall, where you can visit German WWII fortifications in the sand dunes. Get off at "Raversijde-Domein Raversijde" It also features a nice view of the Oostende airport, I captured an Antonov 124 landing when I visited back in 2002. Also: yes, tried the seafood in Oostende every time I was there, good choice for next time! 🙂

@emrysinfrimley4229 4 ай бұрын

Nice video. Will try to do the same too.

@darenhaines8830 Жыл бұрын

When you were in De Panne I thought maybe you would eat a pizza. A De Panne pizza....As for the price of the tram ticket, you can't Knokke the value for money of it.

@michaelhoran407 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. The Crimean Trolleybus line from Simferopol to Yalta, Ukraine is 53 miles, 2 hours 30 minutes, very scenic descending to Yalta.

@josephturner7569 Жыл бұрын

1981, we took the ferry to Ostend and stayed in De Haan.

@Calcouk Жыл бұрын

the pointy heart shaped leaves and abundant low growth suggests Lime Trees or "Linden Trees"

@frglee Жыл бұрын

😀I know this tramline well; it's great fun to travel on and eminently do-able as a daytrip from Dover on the ferry, De Panne being at the Belgian border on the coast with France, under half an hour from the Dunkirk car ferry terminal (no passengers without vehicle, sadly). Then take the tramride along the coast - a holiday in itself! Not expensive, either, as I recall. If you have time, Ostende is worth a mooch around, as is Blankenberge. Both have lovely beaches, but Ostende has a busy town centre and an interesting port. A short tram ride away from Blankenberge is the pleasant Knokke-Heist beach resort. A great day out! The older trams used to have a great rear circular chair in the last car that would swing you round the corners - a ride in itself!