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Lisbon has a new tram route

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Lisbon has a new tram route
Posted by Mario_v on Thursday, July 3, 2014 8:51 AM

For the first time in many years (the last route enlargment happened 20 years ago), the 'Mecca' of classic trolleys in europe has a new route. It's a new 'tourist' line in wich vintage trams dating back to the late 30s are used, and in regular service two cars will be required. Here's the video of the presentation trip

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Posted by Mario_v on Thursday, July 3, 2014 8:52 AM

For some strange reason the link seems to have been 'eaten up'. Here it is :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOVchfkHcIY&feature=youtu.be

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Posted by NorthWest on Thursday, July 3, 2014 9:55 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOVchfkHcIY&feature=youtu.be

Looks like fun! Thanks for posting.

 

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Posted by Firelock76 on Friday, July 4, 2014 8:17 AM

Great video Mario, thanks for posting it!  Looks like a fun ride.

Hows Portugal doing in the World Cup?

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Posted by Mario_v on Friday, July 4, 2014 8:20 AM

Some pics (let us see if I don't get any 'dumbness browser activity' blocking me from posting)

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