The Douro Valley train: Porto to Pocinho

[@MorrisTart]

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!

[@cotochris]

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.

[@w6wdh]

Thanks for putting the town names in the video. It was fun to flip back and forth to Google Earth to follow the journey. Hope I can go in September 2024.

[@Railbookers]

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!

[@johnfowler4820]

Thank you so much for doing these videos. It makes me want to go interailing thirty five years later.

[@vlado2701]

I'm in awe. The enduring allure .... Thanks dear Friend for Your creative passion 🙏

[@Mike-Stevens]

Very nice train ride! Lovely country and the station in Porto is beautiful. Greetings from Sweden!

[@Bentcypress]

Thank you. This video brought me way back some 50 years to my last visit there. Thanks for the memories.

[@jolewis-brown6608]

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.

[@spiders-tours]

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.

[@costitravel]

Wow! Amazing video! Thanks!

[@lusasilva4643]

Thanks so much for showing this. Greetjngs from Portugal!

[@tonygomes6306]

This is a Fantastic video. Super job, congrats & Thanc

[@rosemarywalker924]

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. 🇵🇹🤝🇬🇧.

[@taxatty1956]

Very enjoyable as usual. Gorgeous scenery.

[@Fan652w]

Thank you for a beautiful video through some! wonderful scenery.

[@vandodasilvacamargo1511]

Paisagens maravilhosas , Europa é muito linda !!!

[@shortythenut1]

The scenery is lovely, wow! I would have had sprained neck from looking all over!

[@ThomasGalley]

Such great footage ! Thanky ou very much for putting it here. I did not imagine the Douro of such importance. It is large !

[@garrygreen3210]

Outstanding Seat 61, thanks!

[@johnglenn30csardas]

Spectacular trip. You know how to pick them. Lovely video as well. Thanks.

[@rezaalan3991]

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.

[@briangilbert3884]

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.

[@samtrak1204]

Spectacular scenery.

[@HSTHoward]

My favourite journey to do in Europe!

[@BigAidsIII]

Lovely journey, Mark.

[@costitravel]

Filmed with? Thanks!

[@Redf322]

Portuguese trains, and stations are beautiful.

[@keebrdklr4926]

Beautiful scenery. Just beautiful. I loved the riverboat just squeezing through. Might you do something about the wind noise next time? Cheers.

[@jomo5749]

Another great video.

[@twaccountwright7448]

Love it! Took a river cruise and sadly didn't get a chance to go on the train.

[@simoncolenutt5228]

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

[@cotochris]

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.

[@simoncolenutt5228]

@cotochris yes can definitely recommend!

[@bluemanstravel]

Beautiful trip 🙂😉👍

[@simoncolenutt5228]

This looks like spring; probably best time to go, summer is too hot!

[@seat61]

It was 6 weeks ago

[@Richard47484]

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. 👍

[@jmbpinto73]

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.

[@rosemarycs1]

You can always turn off the sound and hear the noise of the train in your head!

[@jmbpinto73]

@@rosemarycs1 either that, or buy a ticket and go. To have a nice lunch in Régua or Pinhão is very pleasant as well.

[@Martin-on2pp]

Seems like a great routefor cycling too👍🚂🇳🇱🇳🇱🇪🇺

[@Oldladysgin]

Porto? On a damp day the lovely smell from the port houses? Not to be missed.

[@b.w.9244]

Great vid! I somehow thought this line was electrified. Will I be smelling diesel exhaust the entire trip?

[@simoncolenutt5228]

Not much of the Doura valley itself is electrified but mainline from Porto is

[@seat61]

No - I didn't smell any at all. But the sound effects were great...

[@johnm838]

It's just so fast ... about 60km/hour.

[@petermarkland8118]

Stopped watching after a few mins I’m afraid . Sound was such poor quality.🤨

[@b.w.9244]

What sound? Clickety clack?

[@petermarkland8118]

Think you may needs hearing test.

[@fernandopessoa7077]

I got attacked by a rabid dog in Pinhao, took me seventeen oranges to defend myself.

[@sharuk98ala]

Say the country name or don't upload videos.

[@pbear6251]

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

[@Shello58]

He CLEARLY states in the Description where it is..

[@sharuk98ala]

​@@Shello58Portugal name not mentioned in description. It would be useful if it was mentioned in thumbnail.

[@Redf322]

Most people know where it is

[@g745-z2r]

They have a thing in Portugal, or actually lots of places, called Google.