Test track in Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, Suspended metro test track in Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, France.
The experimental track extended 1,370 meters along the railway line connecting Orleans to Gien, supported by 136 steel, concrete, and wooden pylons.
Construction of the suspended metro track began in 1959, attracting international delegations from San Francisco, Germany, Canada, Italy, and Mexico for initial tests.
The test track served as a filming location for François Truffaut's 1966 movie Fahrenheit 451, marking its place in French cinema history.
The track system incorporated laminated wooden running paths inside the beam structure, along with electrical power supply and signaling systems.
The experimental metro car could transport 147 passengers at speeds reaching 100 kilometers per hour on a single elevated rail system.
Location: Châteauneuf-sur-Loire
Location: Loiret
Inception: 1959
GPS coordinates: 47.86360,2.24130
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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