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	See Barcelona - Montserrat
		Montserrat is a mountain near Barcelona, in Catalonia, in Spain.
		The name "Montserrat" literally means "jagged mountain" and is used because of the peculiar aspect of the edifice, which is visible from a great distance.
		From the abbey a funicular railway goes up to the top of the mountain, where there are various abandoned hovels in the cliff faces that were previously the abodes of reclusive monks.
	www.see-barcelona.com /montserrat.html (188 words)

	fgc - Article and Reference from OnPedia.com
		The Montserrat Rack Railway, which runs from Monistrol, on the FGC's suburban line to Manresa (R5), to the mountain-top monastery of Montserrat.
		The Vall de Nria Rack Railway, in the Pyrenees mountains of northern Catalonia.
		The FGC also operates two funicular railways from the summit station of the Montserrat Rack Railway.
	www.onpedia.com /encyclopedia/fgc (475 words)

	Montserrat (mountain) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Montserrat is a mountain near Barcelona, in Catalonia, in Spain.
		From the abbey a funicular railway goes up to the top of the mountain, where there are various abandoned hovels in the cliff faces that were previously the abodes of reclusive monks.
		The island of Montserrat in the Caribbean Sea was named after the mountain by Christopher Columbus in 1493.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Montserrat_(mountain) (398 words)

	Barcelona - Montserrat \| Footprint Guides
		The Monastery of Montserrat, clamped high to a dramatic reddish massif (Montserrat means ‘jagged mountain’) and home to a miraculous statue of the Virgin known as La Moreneta (‘the little brown one’) is one of the most popular day trips from Barcelona.
		The Montserrat mountains erupt surreally from the surrounding plain about 40 km from the city, as unreal as a painted backdrop: their peculiar silhouette inspired Gaudí’s designs for the Sagrada Família and Wagner envisioned Sir Parsifal discovering the Holy Grail in their secret hollows.
		Montserrat has long been an important pilgrimage site, thanks to the sacred statue of La Moreneta (‘the brown one’), the miraculous polychrome wooden statue of the Black Virgin and Child which now presides over the altar of the basilica and is Catalunya’s Holy of Holies.
	www.footprintguides.com /Barcelona/Montserrat.php (671 words)

	Montserrat Rack Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Montserrat Rack Railway or Cremallera de Montserrat is a mountain railway line north of Barcelona in the Catalonia region of Spain.
		The remainder of the line is operated as a rack railway using the Abt system, overcoming a height difference of 550 m (1804 ft) with a maximum gradient of 15.6%.
		A track connection is also provided at Monistrol to allow rack railway cars to run to and from their depot, which is in nearby Martorell.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Montserrat_Rack_Railway (637 words)

	RAILVOLUTION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Montserrat, its monastery, shrine and mountain peaks, is one of the leading touristic attractions in the whole of Spain, with around 2.5 million visitors each year.
		The Docklands Light Railway is Britain’s most successful railway, with continued expansion and extension underpinning this vital transport link for London and boosting regeneration to the south and east of the capital.
		The DLR was opened 16 years ago in July 1987 as a modest ?77 million railway to serve the new „brownfield” developments and boost regeneration of the derelict areas of London’s former dockland areas after the closure of the docks from 1967 to 1981 and the decline of associated local industries.
	www.railvolution.net /railvolution/r.php?cislo=9 (938 words)

	Funicular - Monastery of Montserrat Catalonia Spain Monserrat01
		Funicular - Monastery of Montserrat Catalonia Spain Monserrat01
		At 50 kilometers from Barcelona to the northwest is the massif of Serra del Montserrat.
		Nestled between the peaks for centuries the famous "Monestir de Montserrat" (Monastery of Montserrat) is the center of the Catalan faith.
	www.funimag.com /funimag14/montserrat01.htm (167 words)

	European Passenger Railways, Trams & Transit - RailServe.com
		Cremallera de Montserrat - Montserrat Rack Railway is a 5km mountain railway north of Barcelona in the Catalonia region of Spain
		Inland Railway (Inlandsbanan) - 1100 km railroad in Sweden from Mora in the south to Gällivare in the north
		Vall de Núria Rack Railway - 12.5km mountain railway in the Pyrenees mountains in the Catalonia region of Spain
	www.railserve.com /Passenger/Europe (4353 words)

	Rick Steves' Europe: Montserrat
		Montserrat, with its unique rock formations, dramatic mountain monastery, and connection with the Catalan people and their struggles, is a popular day trip from Barcelona (30 miles away).
		The Montserrat Escolania, or choir school, soon followed and is considered to be the oldest music school in Europe.
		The Museum of Montserrat is a bright and shiny and cool collection of paintings and artifacts mostly donated by devout Catalan Catholics.
	www.ricksteves.com /plan/destinations/spain/montserrat.htm (1936 words)

	Angie & Dave's Scrapbook (Montserrat)
		Montserrat translates as "Peaked Mountains." Our Lady of Montserrat was proclaimed patroness of Catalonia in 1881.
		The community of Montserrat is accessible by train from Barcelona Metro connection.
		Then a rack railway or cable car will transport you up to the city in the sky.
	www.drdy.com /scrapbook/europe/es-montserrat.htm (363 words)

	Montserrat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Chief Minister of Montserrat - The Chief Minister of Montserrat is the head of government of Montserrat, an island in the Caribbean which is currently an overseas territory of the United Kingdom.
		Montserrat Rack Railway - The Montserrat Rack Railway or Cremallera de Montserrat is a mountain railway line north of Barcelona in the Catalonia region of Spain.
		Virgin of Montserrat - The Virgin of Montserrat is a statue of Mary, Mother of Jesus venerated at the Montserrat mountain in Catalonia, Spain.
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	Barcelona Day Tours: Small Group Day Tour to Montserrat - monastic centre of Catalonia & Cava Trail, Freixenet and Cava ...
		Besides these cultural possibilities, the paths of the Montserrat parkland lead you around a number of different walks, each offering a different perspective on the stunning views over the surrounding landscape, and many of which are peppered with small chapels and hermitages.
		There are routes to suit all tastes and energy levels, from fairly strenuous treks to gentle strolls around the park area, all of which allow you to marvel at the views and to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of this protected natural park.
		Another option is to take one of the two rack railways, or the cable car, offering different views of the area.
	www.rabbies.eu.com /montserrat_cavas_itineraries.asp (541 words)

	Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya
		Every year the FGC adds to the range of activities available during visits to the mountain: trips on its funicular railways, exhibitions, and this year the opening of its new rack railway.
		The line's more than 5 kilometres follow the route of the original rack railway, running between the FGC station of Monistrol de Montserrat and Montserrat Monastery.
		During the 15 minutes their journey lasts, visitors can take in a breathtaking view over the mountain range of Montserrat, which is both a unique natural environment in its own right and an emblematic site for the country of Catalonia.
	212.101.75.163 /en/ambits/cremallera.asp (199 words)

	Mountain railway - Avoo - Ask Us A Question - A mountain railway is a railway that ascends and descends a mountain ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A mountain railway is a railway that ascends and descends a mountain slope that has a steep grade.
		Where the line is too steep to rely on adhesion for climbing, a rack railway may be used, in which a toothed cog wheel engages with a toothed rack rail laid between the tracks.
		A now little used alternative to the rack and pinion railway is the Fell system, in which traction and/or braking wheel are applied to a central rail under pressure.
	www.millerplacenyus.com /profile/Mountain_railway (718 words)

	::: FGC - Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya ::: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Throughout the 15 minute ride on the Montserrat rack train-attractive, comfortable, fast, and safe transport that is respectful to the environment-you can enjoy the spectacular sight of the mountain peaks and the unique landscape.
		The railway, which follows the former rack route, extends just over five kilometres to connect the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) Monistrol de Montserrat station with the monastery.
		With five electric, panoramic cars, the rack train offers state-of-the-art engineering that includes air conditioning and are adapted to those with limited mobility.
	www.fgc.net /accesible/eng/ociturisme/montserrat.htm (193 words)

	Train,Travel,Railways,Online reservations,reservations,ticket booking, Railways, Train Fare, Train Schedule, Indian ...
		Cremallera de Montserrat - Montserrat Rack Railway is a 5km mountain railway north of Barcelona in the Catalonia region of Spain
		Railway Lines in the Rhein/Ruhr-Area (Germany) - Maps and information about the railway system in the most populated area in Germany, the Ruhrgebiet; describes the structure and the changes of the network from 1949 until today (in German)
		Vall de Núria Rack Railway - 12.5km mountain railway in the Pyrenees mountains in the Catalonia region of Spain
	www.railways-train-travel.com /european-countries.asp (4292 words)

	Railway Touring Company provide rail touring holidays, steam train holidays and railtours around the world (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		We ride the only rack railway in Spain for a round trip from Ribes de Freser to Nuria.
		After lunch we transfer by coach to the Villanova Railway Museum for a visit to their large collection of steam locomotives, we have requested the Matorell locomotive to be in steam, shunting for photography.
		After lunch in the Cider House restaurant in Azpetia we visit the Basque Railway Museum with its own 5km preserved railway where we arrange for you to see three of their beautifully preserved meter gauge locomotives in steam and working trains on their railway for our private use.
	www.railwaytouring.co.uk /2006Pages/6SpainandPyrenees.html (896 words)

	CATALUNYA: MONTSERRAT & BARCELONA
		In clear weather a rack railway to the ridge of the mountain is a popular start to see some of the most distinctive rocks such as “The Elephant”, “The Bishop” or “The Mumia” before ascending to the highest Peak Sant Jeroni (1,236m).
		All the walks are between 3 and 4 hours and taken at a steady pace with additional time for stops.
		Back at the hotel there is plenty of time to relax or just contemplate the serene voices of the boys' choir at the early evening mass in the basilica.
	www.exodus.co.uk /picpages/dsb.html (477 words)

	INA \| Sectors / Key Industries \| Montserrat rack railway
		The old rack railway that lead to the world-famous monastery in Montserrat was demolished in 1957.
		After many years of planning, a decision was made to rebuild the line between Monistrol and the monastery in Montserrat.
		This company is regarded as the world’s number one supplier in the rack railway sector.
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	Vall de Nuria Cremallera Rack Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		This "cremallera", or cog railway, gets honorable mention because of it's similarity to a light rail vehicle.
		The 12.5 km line was opened in 1916 and is one of only two cog railways in Spain.
		The trains use adhesion traction for the first 5 km of their climb, which begins at 905 meters at Ribes-Enllaç (Ribes Junction) in the Pyrenees.
	www.subways.net /spain/valdenuria.htm (103 words)

	::: FGC - 25 YEARS TAKING YOU FORWARDS :::
		In addition to the railway service for transporting passengers, the company also operates other services in different areas of Catalonia: funicular railways, rack railways, mountain stations and historical trains.
		Since 1986, it has also been managing the funicular railways of Sant Joan and Santa Cova, on the mountain of Montserrat, the Núria rack railway and the mountain railway stations of Vall de Núria and La Molina.
		Did you know that the Sant Joan funicular railway, which links the Sanctuary of Montserrat with the top part of the mountain, has the steepest slope in all Spain (with a maximum gradient of 65.5 percent), and that both stations are separated from each other by 1,144 steps?
	www.fgc.net /25aniversari/eng/accesible/natura.html (192 words)

	Surroundings of Barcelona - excursions and day trips- Barcelona province -
		Montserrat is a mountain with singular and mysterious forms that rises abruptly until more than 1,200 ms above sea level and is located to the northeast of Barcelona.
		On this mountain a benedictine monastery was built, dedicated to the Virgin of Montserrat.
		This spectacular rack railway leads you up to the monastery.
	www.nicestay.net /barcelona/barcelona-daytrips_en.htm (773 words)

	Hostel Monistrol de Montserrat: Guilleumes Hostel - Hostels Central
		Um alle Hostels in Monistrol de Montserrat zu buchen, wählen Sie Anreisedatum und Dauer des Aufenthaltes (Anzahl der Nächte) direkt von dem Formular rechts, dann clicken Sie auf den "Suche" Druckknopf.
		It is ideal for visiting the Basilica of Montserrat, for climbing the amazing walls in this area, for hiking on the different trails, relaxing or visiting the narrow streets of Monistrol.
		We are also in the town where the famous 'Cremallera de Montserrat' (the rack railway) starts its journey on the original railway through the mountain.
	www.hostelscentral.com /str-de-5655.html (364 words)

	Book Guilleumes Hostel, Monistrol de Montserrat, Spain: No booking fee! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Guilleumes Hostel is a friendly accomodation at the base of the Montserrat mountain.
		It is ideal to visit the basilica of Montserrat, for climbing the amazing walls in this area, for hiking on the different trails, relax, visit the narrow streets of Monistrols, etc.
		Also we are in the town were the famous "cremallera the Montserrat" (the rack railway) starts its journey through the original railway through the mountain.
	www.hostelbookers.com /hostels/spain/monistrol-de-montserrat/4190 (269 words)

	Information/Ways to get here (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Aeri de Montserrat (cable car of Montserrat): from the station to the Sanctuary, every 15 minutes (in summer, from 10h.
		Cremallera de Montserrat (Rack Railway of Montserrat): from the Monistrol de Montserrat of the Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya you can connect with the Monistrol-Vila station, where’s situated the train who is carrying people to the Sanctuary.
		Between the stations of Monistrol-Vila and Montserrat, every 20 minutes you can catch the Cremallera.
	www.abadiamontserrat.net /html/eng/tren.htm (176 words)

	Tourist Railways, Railway Museums & Train Excursions - RailServe.com
		Corcovado Rack Railway - Inclined railroad to the summit at Corcovado, the famous Christ Statue; built in 1884 and converted from steam to electric in 1910; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
		Lillafüred Forest Railway (LÁEV) - Former forestry railway terminating in the suburbs of Miskolc in northern Hungary
		Umgeni Steam Railway - Steam excursions from Kloof to Inchanga and from Pietermaritzburg to Baynesfield and Wartburg, South Africa
	www.railserve.com /Tourist/World (4811 words)

	Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya
		The new rack railway will carry some 1,200 visitors per hour in comfortable, state-of-the-art panoramic trains.
		The mountain also has two funicular railways, both now run by FGC: these are the Sant Joan and the Santa Cova railways.
		Another interesting option at this station is a visit to the Hall of Nature, which outlines the main features of Montserrat's ecosystem and gives details of local excursions.
	212.101.75.163 /en/ambits/cremallera1.asp (216 words)

	Montserrat & Cava Trail - BootsnAll World Adventures
		At 2.30pm, the tour will leave Montserrat, to drive down to Sant Sadurni ¤'Anoia, the Cava Capital, via Gelida, to visit some of the biggest underground wine cellars in Europe.
		Sant Sadurni d'Anoia is situated in the Penedè³ wine-growing region, which boasts one of the widest varieties of grape of any wine-growing region in the world.
		However we stop in places where you have a range of lunch options to suit all budgets, and there are picnic options available.Because we believe in time off the bus and give you opportunities to get out and about, please bring suitable clothing, footwear, and sun protection.
	www.bootsnall.com /adventures/trips-2780/montserrat-cava-trail.html (658 words)

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