Bilbao, Spain

The city of Bilbao in Northern Spain hosts an ultramodern tram system, the Eusko trams. Fast and quiet, these articulated double cars pass through narrow city streets, private rights-of-way, and wide boulevards. They are the transportation method of choice for those visiting the famous Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Oct. 2004 photos

Tram crossing sign on the Eusko private right-of-way

Bilbao has a high escarpment on one side of the river which divides the city and a funicular provides transportation up the escarpment. Pictured here in one of the funicular cars and a view of the steep track. Oct. 2004 photos.

Side view of a funicular car at the upper station in Bilbao


Looking down at the funicular car


A funicular car coming up the steep grade