The Pelion Train: A mythical route

A little train’s fascinating story and the mythical tales of Mt. Pelion, all combined in a single magical journey! 10 o’clock at the Ano Lekhonia Railway Station. The little train’s whistle signals the beginning of an unforgettable trip. The ascent on the beautiful slopes of Mt. Pelion has begun, History is about to unfold… This 60cm gauge line, one of the narrowest in the world, is home to the loco and the 4 cars of “Moutzouris”, a common Greek nickname reserved for someone who turns things black, an obvious choice in the days of steam. The terrain between Ano Lekhonia and Milee is mountainous, filled with lush vegetation, mainly consisting of plane trees, olives and pine trees. The altitude gained allows for a spectacular view over Pagasitikos bay. Additional to this, the fact that the little train’s maximum speed is but a mere 20km/h allows every visitor to enjoy the spectacular view over gorges, magnificent old bridges and tunnels, thus putting together all the jigsaw bit