Years ago, maybe 10-15, Rick published a memoir/bio about some of his favorite places in Europe. I can't find the book, and can't recall the title, though I used to own it.
I've got an odd question. Maybe someone who read the book or visited the town would know the answer. In Italy, he mentions visiting a small town that has a small-gauge railway that (I believe) carries grapes from the fields uphill.
Does anyone know where that is, and if the train still exists?
Thanks very much!
Wasn't that a scene in one of his older TV shows about Vernazza and the CT?
Agree, it was definitely a Cinque Terre episode and I think it was filmed near Vernazza. The "train" only transported grapes and maybe tools, but wasn't designed for passengers.
I remember it as Vernazza as well. And, no, you can't ride it. It hauls baskets of grapes. No passengers. Once you see it, you'll know why. Take a look: http://a4.pbase.com/g6/40/547740/2/80924743.AKQCJV7q.jpg
Thank you!
What an interesting contraption--Not at all what I had pictured! LOL
Sandra,
I believe that's called a "Trenino" and AFAIK is still used in the Cinque Terre. I've seen them while hiking, but have never seen them in operation.
You may enjoy this short video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVQKeDygWDQ
This is so funny...I haven’t watched a RS ‘live’ for awhile but just happened to flip past pbs tonight and guess which episode is on...complete with the ‘grape train’
Ken, that is SO cool! I want to ride on that.
Somehow, I had always pictured these trains as sort of like the kind you find in an amusement park, for children! With a mini locomotive, etc.
