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Close-up of a steam engine and its transmission system with the wheel and the connecting rod assembly. This is the last tank engine still in use in France for t...
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Close-up of a steam engine and its transmission system with the wheel and the connecting rod assembly. This is the last tank engine still in use in France for touristic use during summertime. The engine dates back to 1891 and was manufactured by the Schneider establishments. Four similar models ran for dozens of years between the rivers Rhône and Loire until 1960. It was then purchased by the Charente-Maritime departmental council to be transformed into a train for tourists and put back into service on the old railway between Saujon and La Tremblade. The municipality of La Tremblade (southwest of France) was, a long time ago, already connected to Saujon via Marenne a village located mid-distance between Saujon and La Tremblade. In 1875 a line for passengers was created and later for transporting salt, oysters, resin and vinegar. During the 18th century fishing was the main activity in La Tremblade but it was also famous for shipyards. Five hundred tons ships were built and were used in Newfoundland, the slave trade from the coast of Guinea and commerce from Santo Domingo. Today, operation and maintenance of the “train des Mouettes” as named by French (the Seagull train) are performed by volunteers who have been trained to conduct the train. Every thousands of tourists come in La Tremblade or Saujon to experience the same trip conditions on board of the Seagull train as in the good old days.
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