So much going on! The sound of that diesel as it powers up; the abandoned track, turntables and steam locomotives; a carriage window that you can open and put a camera out; the sound of the wagon wheels going over the rail joints. It's a huge contrast from your usual fare of fast, well facilitated intercity and international train services. Very enjoyable!
@cotochris2 ай бұрын
This is a line I know all too well and fortunate most of my work is in the Upper Douro where getting by car is much harder than the train. The train hasn't changed since the late 70's, before then it was still steam. It's a trip well worth doing but bear in mind it can get very busy in the summer, also I strongly suggest to go as far as Pocinho. Many stop at Régua or Pinhão. There is also a steam train that runs in the summer between Régua & Tua. If going to Pocinho & back there are a couple cafe's to grab lunch but be quick as it gets very busy. Otherwise there is really nothing at Pocinho. For the model railway enthusiasts there is a model of this locomotive and carriages made by Sudexpress models.
@spiders-tours29 күн бұрын
Managed to do this route and 1/2 of it by heritage rail. An amazing day out and thoroughly recommended to any one who fancies it.
@lusasilva46432 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for showing this. Greetjngs from Portugal!
@jolewis-brown66082 ай бұрын
I have been on a river cruise on the Douro which was absolutely delightful. Your video has been a lovely opportunity to relive the experience. By boat or by train, a wonderful journey.
@johnfowler48202 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for doing these videos. It makes me want to go interailing thirty five years later.
@Bentcypress2 ай бұрын
Thank you. This video brought me way back some 50 years to my last visit there. Thanks for the memories.
@Railbookers6 күн бұрын
Seeing the Douro Valley by train is truly mesmerizing, and your video captures it perfectly. If you’re ever interested in exploring more stunning train journeys around the world, we’d be delighted to help you plan your next adventure. Keep sharing these wonderful experiences!
@vlado27012 ай бұрын
I'm in awe. The enduring allure .... Thanks dear Friend for Your creative passion 🙏
@Mike-Stevens2 ай бұрын
Very nice train ride! Lovely country and the station in Porto is beautiful. Greetings from Sweden!
@vandodasilvacamargo15112 ай бұрын
Paisagens maravilhosas , Europa é muito linda !!!
@rosemarywalker9242 ай бұрын
Absolutely fantastic video, and the price is very good. Love the journey a must-see in porto now love the city and get to get anywhere from porto. Thank you. 🇵🇹🤝🇬🇧.
@costitravel2 ай бұрын
Wow! Amazing video! Thanks!
@briangilbert38842 ай бұрын
This is a fabulous video, thanks for making it. I was in Porto in early spring, but only for a day... we are dying to go back and make this trip! Thanks also for NOT putting cheesy free music or computer-generated narration, I can't stand that stuff.
@taxatty19562 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable as usual. Gorgeous scenery.
@shortythenut12 ай бұрын
The scenery is lovely, wow! I would have had sprained neck from looking all over!
@garrygreen32102 ай бұрын
Outstanding Seat 61, thanks!
@Fan652w2 ай бұрын
Thank you for a beautiful video through some! wonderful scenery.
@jomo574910 күн бұрын
Another great video.
@ThomasGalley2 ай бұрын
Such great footage ! Thanky ou very much for putting it here. I did not imagine the Douro of such importance. It is large !
@rezaalan39912 ай бұрын
What a great trip. The scenery is beautiful, the mountain/hill sandwiches the river. Something interesting to see is plenty of river cruise, from small into big ship passing the river.
@Redf3222 ай бұрын
Portuguese trains, and stations are beautiful.
@simoncolenutt52282 ай бұрын
All the extra platforms you can see at Regua (-12.26) are for the now sadly abandoned metre gauge railway and just beyond in the old goodsshed is a restaurant where you can get a table in an old truck
@cotochris2 ай бұрын
Castas e Pratos restaurant, I just installed evaporative cooling system for their outdoor area. Lovely place for food, good wine and view to the trains. The steam train that runs in the summer departs right in front of it.
@simoncolenutt52282 ай бұрын
@cotochris yes can definitely recommend!
@johnglenn30csardas2 ай бұрын
Spectacular trip. You know how to pick them. Lovely video as well. Thanks.
@HSTHoward2 ай бұрын
My favourite journey to do in Europe!
@samtrak12042 ай бұрын
Spectacular scenery.
@jmbpinto732 ай бұрын
The Douro line never let's a train person down. Saddly the sound came out noisy, the sound of the V8 Turbo Diesel engine echoing along the valley is glorious, you must try.
@rosemarycs12 ай бұрын
You can always turn off the sound and hear the noise of the train in your head!
@jmbpinto732 ай бұрын
@@rosemarycs1 either that, or buy a ticket and go. To have a nice lunch in Régua or Pinhão is very pleasant as well.
@keebrdklr492618 күн бұрын
Beautiful scenery. Just beautiful. I loved the riverboat just squeezing through. Might you do something about the wind noise next time? Cheers.
@costitravel2 ай бұрын
Filmed with? Thanks!
@BigAidsIII2 ай бұрын
Lovely journey, Mark.
@twaccountwright74482 ай бұрын
Love it! Took a river cruise and sadly didn't get a chance to go on the train.
@simoncolenutt52282 ай бұрын
This looks like spring; probably best time to go, summer is too hot!
@seat612 ай бұрын
It was 6 weeks ago
@bluemanstravel2 ай бұрын
Beautiful trip 🙂😉👍
@jabberwockytdi8901Ай бұрын
Sounds that take you back 40 years, English Electric and all.....to a time when the train manager wouldn't be bollocking you to get your head inside the window like the last years of MK2s and 3s in UK...
@Martin-on2pp2 ай бұрын
Seems like a great routefor cycling too👍🚂🇳🇱🇳🇱🇪🇺
@Richard474842 ай бұрын
You should’ve travelled in the front coach, most likely filled with British railway enthusiasts enjoying the Portuguese version of the English Electric Class 20! Great video. 👍
@Oldladysgin2 ай бұрын
Porto? On a damp day the lovely smell from the port houses? Not to be missed.
@b.w.92442 ай бұрын
Great vid! I somehow thought this line was electrified. Will I be smelling diesel exhaust the entire trip?
@simoncolenutt52282 ай бұрын
Not much of the Doura valley itself is electrified but mainline from Porto is
@seat612 ай бұрын
No - I didn't smell any at all. But the sound effects were great...
@johnm8382 ай бұрын
It's just so fast ... about 60km/hour.
@petermarkland81182 ай бұрын
Stopped watching after a few mins I’m afraid . Sound was such poor quality.🤨
@b.w.92442 ай бұрын
What sound? Clickety clack?
@petermarkland81182 ай бұрын
Think you may needs hearing test.
@sharuk98ala2 ай бұрын
Say the country name or don't upload videos.
@pbear62512 ай бұрын
Well it is close to to where he ended the last video and had you checked like I did you will know Porto is in Portugal
@Shello582 ай бұрын
He CLEARLY states in the Description where it is..
@sharuk98ala2 ай бұрын
@@Shello58Portugal name not mentioned in description. It would be useful if it was mentioned in thumbnail.
@Redf3222 ай бұрын
Most people know where it is
@g745-z2r2 ай бұрын
They have a thing in Portugal, or actually lots of places, called Google.