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Qtour – Horse-drawn Vehicle

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  Horse-drawn vehicle operated by Qtour seen in front of Mosteiro dos Jerónimos , Lisboa, in October 2015. This horse-drawn vehicle can apparently accommodate 6 passengers (6+1). I don’t know who made the graceful wagonette , but the engine , surely meeting Euro 6 standards, goes by the name of Damasco . Established in 2008 and based in Venda do Valador, Qtour operates regular specialized services and occasional services. Here, we see Damasco and his wagonette enjoying a pause on a lovely autumn morning. ● Veículo puxado a cavalo operado pela Qtour visto em frente ao Mosteiro dos Jerónimos , Lisboa, em Outubro de 2015. Este veículo puxado a cavalo pode aparentemente acomodar 6 passageiros (6+1). Não sei quem fez a graciosa wagonette , mas o motor , decerto respeitando as normas Euro 6, atende pelo nome de Damasco . Estabelecida em 2008 e baseada na Venda do Valador, a Qtour opera serviços regulares especializados e serviços ocasionais. Aqui, vemos o Damasco e a sua carrocinha a...

Transportes Parques da Pena – Tschu-Tschu TD

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Trackless train operated by Transportes Parques da Pena seen at Volta do Duche, Sintra, in May 2012. This trackless train is composed of a Tschu-Tschu TD tractor registered in 2004 and two Tschu-Tschu Jumbo trailers. The tractor, based on an all-wheel traction Toyota chassis, has an overall length of 15.1 ft. Each trailer measures 22.6 ft. The ensemble seeks to evoke the appearance of an old steam train. Established in 2004 and based in Sintra , Transportes Parques da Pena operates regular specialized services and occasional services under the brand name Comboio de Sintra . Here, we see this Tschu-Tschu TD tractor with two Jumbo trailers on the picturesque circular route between Sintra and São Pedro de Penaferrim. Established in 1985 and based in Neumarkt, Germany, Tschu-Tschu offers an interesting range of trackless trains for amusement parks, zoos and exhibitions. In 2007, it becomes part of the BMF Group, Switzerland. In 2020, Tschu-Tschu is a brand of CityTrain, based in Regensbu...