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What Happened To Belgium's Abandoned Factory Rooftop Track?
Yes! It's the second - and therefore almost certainly final - episode of my exciting new series about 1920s factory rooftop test tracks. And today, we are visiting the village of Nessonvaux in Belgium to find out what happened to the old Impéria factory and its historic circuit...
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Excellent video by @Retroschaft exploring more of the track and its history - ruclips.net/video/6NFaRzjKLZs/видео.html
Article by DHnet announcing plans to redevelop the site (from 2019) - www.dhnet.be/archives-journal/2004/08/05/une-fameuse-histoire-GJAUNDFDQJFFTPGYQHUTCCTRXI/
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Lingotto: The Last Surviving 1920s Factory Rooftop Racetrack (Yes, There Were Others)
Просмотров 406 тыс.28 дней назад
In 1923, the city of Turin unveiled a huge new car factory, with one very special feature: it had a high-speed circuit on the roof, complete with banked curves, and two 500m-long straights. But why would you put a racetrack on the roof of a factory? I travelled to northern Italy to see it for myself... MORE INFO Official page on the Pinacoteca Agnelli website - www.pinacoteca-agnelli.it/en/pist...
The Cheeky Hidden Features On Stockholm's Metro Trains
Просмотров 168 тыс.Месяц назад
Over the last few years, Stockholm has been introducing a fleet of shiny new trains on the city's metro system. And it didn't take long for people to notice they had some cheeky hidden features... INSTA - the.tim.traveller TWIT - TheTimTraveller FACE - TheTimTraveller/
The Greenwich Meridian's Forgotten Rival
Просмотров 245 тыс.2 месяца назад
If you've ever been to the Louvre, you may have stumbled across a small disc bearing the word "Arago" and the letters "N" and "S" - or in other words, the exact location of the old Paris Meridian. But what's the story there? How close did Paris ever get to becoming THE meridian? And why did we end up with Greenwich instead? I decided to investigate... ALSO STARRING Jay Foreman - www.youtube.com...
The Oslo Transport Museum & Its Vintage Norwegian Vehicles
Просмотров 85 тыс.3 месяца назад
This video is the second and final part of a paid collaboration with Visit Oslo, and today they've asked me to show you one of the city's many cultural and historical attractions. So, predictably, I've gone straight to the the Oslo Transport Museum. Transport Museum official website - sporveismuseet.no/english/ Transport Museum page on VisitOslo.com - www.visitoslo.com/en/product/?tlp=2983893&n...
Can You Beat The Oslo Metro On A Toboggan?
Просмотров 178 тыс.3 месяца назад
This video is a paid collaboration with Visit Oslo, and I've no idea how I've got away with it. But anyway: at the northern end of Oslo's Line 1, there are two stations which are connected not just by the Metro, but also by the toboggan track from the 1955 World Luge Championships. So which one gets you there faster: metro, or toboggan? There's only one way to find out: I hired a toboggan. (I d...
Why Oslo Built A Railway Underpass For Fun (Literally)
Просмотров 132 тыс.3 месяца назад
I don't usually like hanging around in underpasses. Except this one... INSTA - the.tim.traveller TWIT - TheTimTraveller FACE - TheTimTraveller/
Villa Cheminée: France's Silliest Holiday Home
Просмотров 98 тыс.4 месяца назад
Recently, I discovered what might just be France's silliest holiday home: a small two-story house built on the top of an industrial chimney. So obviously I booked a night there immediately. INSTA - the.tim.traveller TWIT - TheTimTraveller FACE - TheTimTraveller/ LINKS IF YOU WANT TO BOOK A STAY English - www.levoyageanantes.fr/en/accommodations/villa-chemi...
Who Has, Officially, The World's Biggest Christmas Tree?
Просмотров 92 тыс.4 месяца назад
Yes, once again, this channel asks the REAL questions. But with at least 4 different countries claiming the record for the world's biggest Christmas tree, which one is actually the largest? I travelled to The Netherlands to see one of the main contenders... INSTA - the.tim.traveller TWIT - TheTimTraveller FACE - TheTimTraveller/ Drone shots thanks to Wiebe...
Why A Team From Tahiti Plays In The French Cup (And How They Do It)
Просмотров 154 тыс.5 месяцев назад
The French Cup is legendary (among nerds) for having the longest away trips in club football. That’s because they allow teams from France’s overseas territories to enter - and play against teams from the mainland. But how does this actually work? And what are the games like? There's only one way to find out... A massive thanks to Lee, Paul, and The Sweeper Podcast! You can listen to the episode...
For 2 Weeks, Switzerland Has A Rail Replacement Helicopter
Просмотров 282 тыс.6 месяцев назад
We've all heard of the dreaded "Rail Replacement Bus". But what if we had Rail Replacement Helicopters instead? Well, in one small village in central Switzerland, they already do. I went to Linthal to experience it myself... INSTA - the.tim.traveller TWIT - TheTimTraveller FACE - TheTimTraveller/ MORE INFO Video by @TomScottGo about the car-free resort of ...
Ferropolis: The Museum Of Massive Mining Machines
Просмотров 146 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Germany is famously home to some of the largest vehicles on the planet: the oversized Bagger excavators. But because these monsters usually live in active coal mines, you are usually unable to get anywhere near them. Which is why I've come to an abandoned mine instead... INSTA - the.tim.traveller TWIT - TheTimTraveller FACE - TheTimTraveller/ MORE INFO Fer...
TTT News: What's Happening To The Aerotrains? (+ Updates On The Cityrama & Ghost Metro)
Просмотров 65 тыс.7 месяцев назад
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 - univem-paris.com/en/ Latest updates on the Cityrama restoration project from the Normandy Classics Facebook page - fac...
The Full Story Behind That Railway From That Football Ground
Просмотров 119 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Čierny Balog is famous for having the only league football ground with a steam railway running through it. But it also has the only steam railway that runs through a league football ground! So what exactly is the story behind this unique piece of track? I took a ride on football's most famous train, and there's a whole lot more to the tale than just a viral video clip... INSTA - t...
The Football Team With A Steam Railway Running Through Their Ground
Просмотров 248 тыс.8 месяцев назад
We've all seen that viral video of the football team who have a steam train running through their stadium. But where exactly is this magical place? How DID a railway end up running through the middle of a football ground? And what is it like if you turn up for their biggest match of the season? I travelled to the small town of Čierny Balog, in the pine forests of central Slovakia, to experience...
The Miniature France Inside France
Просмотров 326 тыс.8 месяцев назад
The Miniature France Inside France
Wales's Highest Mountain (feat. The UK's 2nd Highest Railway & A Giant Grey Cloud)
Просмотров 114 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Wales's Highest Mountain (feat. The UK's 2nd Highest Railway & A Giant Grey Cloud)
The Last Surviving Cousins Of The San Francisco Cable Car
Просмотров 153 тыс.9 месяцев назад
The Last Surviving Cousins Of The San Francisco Cable Car
Why This French Lake Turns Bright Pink Every Summer
Просмотров 102 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Why This French Lake Turns Bright Pink Every Summer
The Old Railyard Hidden In A Berlin Park
Просмотров 122 тыс.11 месяцев назад
The Old Railyard Hidden In A Berlin Park
The 50000-Capacity Ghost Ground That Came Back To Life For One Final Game
Просмотров 122 тыс.11 месяцев назад
The 50000-Capacity Ghost Ground That Came Back To Life For One Final Game
The Ferry Powered By A Live Electric Wire
Просмотров 143 тыс.Год назад
The Ferry Powered By A Live Electric Wire
The Restaurant Where Your Order Arrives By Model Train
Просмотров 280 тыс.Год назад
The Restaurant Where Your Order Arrives By Model Train
Czechia's Incredible 1960s Supervillain-Lair Hotel (And Why Its Architect Got Banned)
Просмотров 655 тыс.Год назад
Czechia's Incredible 1960s Supervillain-Lair Hotel (And Why Its Architect Got Banned)
Why Nancy Is Scrapping Its Magically Bonkers Monorail-Bus-Trams
Просмотров 703 тыс.Год назад
Why Nancy Is Scrapping Its Magically Bonkers Monorail-Bus-Trams
Why A Romantic German Town Built The World's Biggest Toilet
Просмотров 115 тыс.Год назад
Why A Romantic German Town Built The World's Biggest Toilet
Museum of Historic Military Vehicles (And Aerotrains!) Faces Demolition
Просмотров 179 тыс.Год назад
Museum of Historic Military Vehicles (And Aerotrains!) Faces Demolition
Why Copenhagen Put A Ski Slope On A Power Plant
Просмотров 242 тыс.Год назад
Why Copenhagen Put A Ski Slope On A Power Plant
Why Denmark Has Never Really Been Sure Where Its Highest Point Is
Просмотров 504 тыс.Год назад
Why Denmark Has Never Really Been Sure Where Its Highest Point Is
300k Special: Q&A From The Greatest Railway Station On Earth
Просмотров 130 тыс.Год назад
300k Special: Q&A From The Greatest Railway Station On Earth

Комментарии

  • @CoyTheobalt
    @CoyTheobalt 7 часов назад

    themed music is a special treat.

  • @billysgeo
    @billysgeo 8 часов назад

    "Hmmm, let's see, we have to build a test racetrack and car-park. OK, car park on the ground, racetrack on the roof! Done! Thank you all. Another productive meeting here at FIAT HQ. Wine refill anyone?"

  • @jannes351
    @jannes351 8 часов назад

    What is the background music called or based on? It's been bugging me all day

  • @SuburbaniteUrbanite
    @SuburbaniteUrbanite 10 часов назад

    Trackless trams are just trams with commitment issues.

  • @duncan1234
    @duncan1234 12 часов назад

    "....and if you are watching this from the future..." Well, I don't think I am watchin it from the past, otherwise I'd be watching Imperia's cars trundling around the circuit, or dinosaurs, or something.

  • @alistairkewish651
    @alistairkewish651 12 часов назад

    Steam locomotive would look even better,

  • @tacticalbondsh
    @tacticalbondsh 12 часов назад

    Do they need a reason to put a track on the roof of a building other than it's really cool?

  • @ChristianJiang
    @ChristianJiang 13 часов назад

    8:16 This joke could only work in British English haha

  • @paulberry2884
    @paulberry2884 16 часов назад

    Let me check my garage.

  • @jekanyika
    @jekanyika 21 час назад

    Was that the Tin Tin theme? I've not heard it for at least 20 years.

  • @user-nb2px5jw9h
    @user-nb2px5jw9h День назад

    It runs on three rails. How is that mono?

  • @carlthornton3076
    @carlthornton3076 День назад

    Very Good!... #1273 {5-15-2024}

  • @benjicool2808
    @benjicool2808 День назад

    I'm from this area of Belgium, I cannot believe that you actually went there! If I knew I would have invited you for a pint - I also hope you checked out the other racetrack nearby (not on a rooftop) - the mighty Spa-Francorchamps

  • @ichbinnichic
    @ichbinnichic День назад

    I live not far away and I have never heard about it. And I think it is ugly as.... it looks getto. And Ammerud is not really known to be that much getto. BUT.... you did pronounce Tunellen perfectly!!!! And I hope you enjoyed Oslo. You should come back at summertime. Oslo is lovely when it is sunshine and not all dirty grey poluted snow!!! 😄 And if you leave Oslo you will find that Norway is even more beautifull there.

  • @linfodecalee_31
    @linfodecalee_31 День назад

    "Ceilhes-Roqueredonde"... enven some french people can't pronounce it.

  • @TheMono313
    @TheMono313 День назад

    BELGIUM MENTIOOOOOOOONED

  • @grouchitis
    @grouchitis День назад

    I can see the woman living on the floor below, pounding on the ceiling with a broom screaming, "What the hell are you guys doing up there?" In Italian....

  • @BramJef
    @BramJef 2 дня назад

    +1 for the Tintin music, good sir.

  • @Kawabxl
    @Kawabxl 2 дня назад

    1900 hybride car...of course :|

  • @hereticpariah6_66
    @hereticpariah6_66 2 дня назад

    These tracks are just coooooooool. Never knew they existed til recently.

  • @TheCrazyBulgarian785
    @TheCrazyBulgarian785 2 дня назад

    They are not trams, they are called trolleybuses, very popular in Bulgaria

  • @md-one11
    @md-one11 2 дня назад

    For years I've been saying to myself that I should make a video about the Imperia factory with its circuit on the roof. But I never did... but apparently, you did. I don't live very far away, it's a shame that we didn't meet, I could gave you more informations on the subject. ☹ Did you know that an interest recreate a modern electric model ? (The Imperia GP)

  • @LMB222
    @LMB222 2 дня назад

    Scrapping? Finally!

  • @LMB222
    @LMB222 2 дня назад

    The Swiss aren't that absolutely neutral since 24 Féb. 2022…

  • @jackpine44
    @jackpine44 2 дня назад

    Shame about the overcast sky, you would have seen the spectacular Piedmontese Alpine range from south to north!

  • @Vermilicious
    @Vermilicious 2 дня назад

    Somewhat strange, for sure, but yeah, there are certain benefits of using track(s) in urban environments. Really though, the vehicles should be stored at the end of the line, not at another location.

  • @moonliteX
    @moonliteX 2 дня назад

    Love the top gear music

  • @MistaPenguz24
    @MistaPenguz24 2 дня назад

    Hi the person who made the 32 boroughs of London on a bloody unfinished London episode

  • @anjachan
    @anjachan 2 дня назад

    I would do that too. That´s fun!

  • @caminokid66
    @caminokid66 2 дня назад

    "If you're watching this video in the future" Ah bud! You're starting to repeat yourself!

    • @TheTimTraveller
      @TheTimTraveller 2 дня назад

      To be fair, I think that already happened when I said "and of course, we're not here to see any of that" about 120 videos ago

  • @chopracer
    @chopracer 2 дня назад

    lmao he called liege beautiful as a belgian this is extremely funny

  • @tbowden
    @tbowden 3 дня назад

    There's another communist era space age building id like to see you visit @thetimtraveller - the Buzludzha Monument in Bulgaria. You prolly won't want to stay there however.

  • @user-de2vd6rp2p
    @user-de2vd6rp2p 3 дня назад

    The people over there have done a wonderfull job. They should do that also at the Masaryk Circuit in Brno. Almost 30 km in one lap.

  • @rodmunch69
    @rodmunch69 3 дня назад

    Oh we had this in the 90s in Twisted Metal - a hole stage of it.

  • @krisselissan6539
    @krisselissan6539 3 дня назад

    As a Swiss person who has never known a Europe without Schengen, I keep coming across places, like Büsingen, where I just cannot understand how life there even worked pre-Schengen.

  • @motabhai7115
    @motabhai7115 3 дня назад

    Pourquoi faire simple quand on peut faire complique. Meme très complique. C'est dingue cette histoire.

  • @acmejia
    @acmejia 3 дня назад

    I can't be the only one who noticed True Colors by Cindy Lauper as the soundtrack at 1:34. Any fellow pendants out there? :)

  • @simonmcowan6874
    @simonmcowan6874 3 дня назад

    I remember seeing pictures of this during architecture studies in the '70s. Brilliant idea.

  • @podunkman2709
    @podunkman2709 3 дня назад

    Is this still Holland? I deepy doubt.

    • @TheTimTraveller
      @TheTimTraveller 3 дня назад

      It is and it isn't :). The southern half of the Afsluitdijk is in Noord-Holland, the northern half is in Friesland.

  • @AdventureDriver
    @AdventureDriver 3 дня назад

    "If you think you are in control, you are going too slow." Mario Andretti.

  • @Beverstoncastle5068
    @Beverstoncastle5068 3 дня назад

    The Tintin theme was on point 👌

  • @bzdtemp
    @bzdtemp 3 дня назад

    Kudos for the music, especially the Chain.

  • @benryder3046
    @benryder3046 3 дня назад

    I'm not driving a Mini Metro.

  • @user-cd7kq1uj5e
    @user-cd7kq1uj5e 4 дня назад

    L'usine Fiat à Turin dispose d'une piste d'essai sur le toit

  • @Slikx666
    @Slikx666 4 дня назад

    Id love to have a test track. I don't need a big one, just big enough to ride my bike around and for my rc cars. Id still need a big house. 😆

  • @jeroenl8352
    @jeroenl8352 4 дня назад

    2:29 Love the Tintin music haha

  • @JarkkoHietaniemi
    @JarkkoHietaniemi 4 дня назад

    I appreciate the Tintin melody.

  • @AmauryJacquot
    @AmauryJacquot 4 дня назад

    I suspect they are in the design / permit phase which would take forever...

  • @normanusrex7910
    @normanusrex7910 4 дня назад

    I really hope they keep and restore the pop art design of these stations!

  • @RomaInvicta202
    @RomaInvicta202 4 дня назад

    I watched few days after PSG lost in semis... again