Ride on historical trams in the Tatras

The retro tram in Poprad is 50 years old.

The retro tram is 50 years old.The retro tram is 50 years old. (Source: Oliver Ondráš, TASR)
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Veteran Club of Railways in Poprad offered rides in the High Tatras on the red retro tram known as Trojča number 9. The tram was part of the Tatra railways for many years until it was replaced by current vehicles from Switzerland.

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Trojča was made 50 years ago and commuted between Poprad and Štrbské Pleso. The next ride takes place on March 3 at 9:00. The club regularly updates the dates of rides on their Facebook page.

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