Last time we checked, the Aerotrain museum was about to be demolished, the Cityrama bus was about to be restored, and the ghost metro of Noisy-le-Grand was about to be redeveloped. But what has happened since? I think it’s about time we had some updates…
LINKS
Univem museum – https://univem-paris.com/en/
Latest updates on the Cityrama restoration project from the Normandy Classics Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/normandyclassics
France 3 programme “Vroum” visits the Cityrama in Granville [requires signup to FranceTV, and if you are outside France, a VPN] – https://www.france.tv/france-3/normandie/vroum/5271120-granville.html
Cityrama restoration fundraiser – https://www.fondation-patrimoine.org/les-projets/cityrama
Noisy-le-Grand official website with details of the event on Sat 21st October – https://www.noisylegrand.fr/
Noisy-le-Grand ghost metro event on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/events/1496821427761883/
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Apparently taggers have special permission to visit the ghost metro. Amazing how those people get everywhere.
I love the accordion standing-in for the synth in the BBC News cover.
Today's 'Halloooo' is short and to the point. It goes well with a single shrimp on toast.
Tim if you ever come to the US, please plan to visit the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania region, we have a few transit related oddities in the area. Inside Pittsburgh is a trolley/metro system, we have the Inclines which are trains that go up and down at a very steep slope, there are unused (and used) tunnels, an abandoned test automated transit system and we have a staggering number of bridges. To the south about an hour’s drive is a town/small city with a personal rapid transit system that is fully automated and was built and has been running since the 70s.
GOOD NEWS, EVERYONE! Also? Best Soundtrack EVAH!
So I don't and won't watch Google Ads, nor give them money. They're now enforcing this. Are your videos available where else?
Thanks do the last visit a month after I’ve been to Paris
Thank you!
Yes, this was very improper, and we have grown to expect only proper videos from you. Shape up, please.
Thank you for the updates!
Thanks for the updates!
You're doing God's work.
Is TTT News a new series? I haven't seen it before but would love to see more update videos like this. Love your videos.
Thanks so much for posting this, Tim. If I was anywhere near Europe right now, I'd be making mad-dash travel plans to see all three. But alas.
another banger. thank you
Thanks for the updates Tim!
Wondered why they never moved the Aerotrain to Cite du Train in Mulhouse, but I suppose it's not an SNCF product…
Thanks for the update, Tim; it's a great little recap.
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Interesting and cool vid. I would like to see the ghost train but I live in a different Country from France and I would’ve had to request off from work two weeks ahead. I can just watch your video or another person’s video of doing that tour. I never realized that French people take lunch breaks seriously and I googled it and I like why. It also makes me think why can’t everywhere else take lunch breaks seriously like one hour instead of 30 minutes; that isn’t too much to ask.
Interesting and cool vid. I would like to see the ghost train but I live in a different Country from France and I would’ve had to request off from work two weeks ahead. I can just watch your video or another person’s video of doing that tour. I never realized that French people take lunch breaks seriously and I googled it and I like why. It also makes me think why can’t everywhere else take lunch breaks seriously like one hour instead of 30 minutes; that isn’t too much to ask.
I have nothing but the highest regard for those who restore things…. Why?…. Because without these amazing people doing what they do….. We would only have photographs…. (If we are lucky!)
Great stuff, Tim. Glad to see the bus is about to begin restoration!
"Noisy le Grand" sounds like a '90 MC/rapper name
Nice to add a Tim Traveller video to my collection of BBC News Theme mixes on YouTube.
going underground on accordion 🤣
the way you use "good" and "bad" doesn't make much sense to me, I mean if the public doesn't care enough to fund some history, then it would actually be bad to force it to keep it
The fact that the exhibition also includes a parkour demonstration is so offensively French.
le 21 octobre sera trp occupé pour pouvoir tout faire 😭 : un train touristique entre clermont et la bourboule, la mobilisation contre l'A69 et maintenant ça (bon et de mon côté une fête de famille parceque ce jour était vraiment trop libre X)
Thank you for these timely updates, Tim! I would say that this is a proper video, what with all of the newsgathering, sountrack recording and video editing that you have to do in order to upload it for us!
Thanks
Basically, you're saying that the French are slow and inefficient. No surprise there.
I'm glad they got an extension but I do hope they find a new place to display the aerotrains someday. I wonder what the cityrama would look like once restored? Hope it gets showed in this channel, too. And good luck to everyone who is planning to go on that one last final visit for the ghost metro!
Waiting to hear news of the new TTT graffiti at the Final FINAL ghost metro showing.
Saying the French have pride is like saying water is wet. It's astounding that French innovations like these are struggling to find funding and homes! Respect to those working to save this vital history.
Lol, when the accordion started to play, I just had to start singing the classic "the drivers get the day off when we're all late for work again…" 😀
Did Tim ever make that follow-up video on the later story of the Aerotrains that he mentioned at the end of that video?
The music you put behind these videos keeps me highly amused 😀
Don't be afraid for Noisy-le-grand, the sign "Ready next year" will be there a few years ! 😅
Interesting and intriguing as usual. I wish I could get over to France more easily.
Nice with a bit of The Jam.
Thanks for the Normandy Classics link, following them now.
TTT news updates are always welcome! It’s very interesting to find out what’s happening with some of the subjects of your old videos.
salut et fraternité Tim.
tu m'avais promis un troisième épisode sur l'aérotrain, notamment sur celui qui a été incendié, ça fait 2 ans que je l'attend.
espèce de petit con.
Thanks for this update Tim. At least there's some breathing space for the Univem collection. Let's hope that both they and the custodians of the Aerotrains eventually find a successful outcome. Thanks also for the update on the Ciityrama restoration. Looking forward to seeing this return to the road.
Much appreciated, thank you.
I really appreciate this news update style video where you have info you want to share, but each segment isn't quite enough for a full length video.
Indeed the Aérotrains and all the related stuff will be safeguarded in undisclosed locations.
Love the BBC News theme!
It just occurred to me how much this channel contributes over time to urban heritage.