Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme - St-Valery-sur-Somme, France
N 50° 10.964 E 001° 38.630
31U E 403177 N 5559827
[FR] Dans une ambiance Belle Epoque, venez découvrir les plaisirs de la Baie de Somme à bord de nos authentiques trains d'antan. [EN] The Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme has since 1971 operated the “sea bathers' railway” which began in 1887.
Waymark Code: WMEGT2
Location: Hauts-de-France, France
Date Posted: 05/29/2012
Views: 12
[FR] Située dans le nord de la France sur la Côte Picarde, voyagez en train à vapeur autour de l'une des plus belles baies du monde préservée à l'état sauvage. Entre mollières, prés salés, saules et roseaux, en bord de mer ou le long de la Baie de Somme, visitez en famille, entre amis ou en groupe de façon originale et authentique le Réseau des Bains de Mer reconnu depuis 1887.
[EN] Along all 27 kilometres of the route you will discover a variety of scenery of flora and fauna in an environment which is being carefully conserved and in which the railway belongs as a permanent feature.
Between land and sea, the Baie de Somme will surprise you with the relaxed rhythms of its historic steam trains...
Engine Type: Tourist line has more than one engine of various types
Gauge of Railway: Meter Gauge
Approximate Adult Fare: 13.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 10.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 27 kilometers
Dates of Operation: From: 01/01/2012 To: 12/31/2012
Frequency of departures: 4 departures per day in the Summer months
Key Attractions:
Baie de Somme, Nature, Picturesque seaside villages.
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: no
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:Provide a picture of something with the train. Possible photos include the entertainment on board the train, the train itself at any location along the route, a picture of the scenery with part of the train in view, the kids borrowing the engineer’s hat. Show us you had a good time visiting the train. If the train isn't running when you visit get a photo of one of the many railway related items that can be found in locations like this.