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It was not until the second half of the 19th century that an alternative and much quicker access way was inaugurated. This was the wide gauge line operated by Ferrocarrils del Nord to Monistrol-Montserrat station. This made it possible for a stagecoach service to do the journey in three and a half hours. The lack of a permanent means of transport and an increase in the number of visitors led Joaquim Carrera, engineer and admirer of both Montserrat and Swiss mountain trains, to persuade local businessman Josep M. The rack railway was inaugurated on 6 October , and it soon became the most popular railway in Catalonia.

But the greatest novelty for the time was that the rack railway and its link with the Ferrocarrils del Nord meant that the return journey between Barcelona and Montserrat could be accomplished in a single day. The railway also gave a boost to the economy of the surrounding area. The old Montserrat rack railway made its last journey in , but the dream of seeing it back in action one day was never lost. During the s this desire, coupled with the increase in visitors and consequent congestion of vehicles in the natural park area, led the Generalitat's Transport Authority and the FGC to commission various studies and alternatives with a view to resolving the problem.

This culminated in with the drawing up of a project that would form the basis of the current railway.

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Fly Montserrat offers multiple daily flights out of Antigua into the John A. Prices as of Nov were approx USD round trip, including all taxes. Note that the planes are twin engine turbo props that hold a maximum of six people, with limited luggage space. The flight is approx 20 minutes total, with amazing views or Antigua, Montserrat, and other islands off in the distance. The primary transportation harbour is Little Bay, near the de facto capital of Brades.

As of November, , regular ferry service from Antigua continues. Montserrat has one main road that winds along the coast on the east and west sides of the island. Cars can be rented from any of a number of agencies. In November , the going rate for a 4-door Suzuki Vitara residents would call it a Jeep was approx US dollars per week. A temporary Montserrat driver's license is required to drive on the island. Licenses are available at the police station in Brades or Salem. Hitch-hiking, during the day and early evening is safe - just point your finger in the direction you are going.

Walking, while safe and possible to all points, is quite an arduous task, as the roads traverse very steep hills.

Locals tend to walk in a local village or housing area, but find other transport from village to village. The people of Montserrat all speak English, albeit with a charming Caribbean sounding local accent. One may also hear Montserrat Dialect , a form of broken English spoken by most locals. An observation area on Jack Boy Hill on the eastern side gives a view of the ash flows covering the old airport. Huge boulders may sometimes be seen, crashing down the slope in a cloud of dust.

The Montserrat Volcano Observatory on the south-west side has an observation deck.

Currently Nov no one other than government officials and scientists are permitted into what little remains of Plymouth. Montserrat is blessed with natural beauty. On land there are lush tropical forests with trails of varying difficulty. Many can be enjoyed on your own, however, some require a guide to make the path clear.

One of the special things about Montserrat are the quiet beaches. You most often have them to yourself but check out each one, they are all different. For those who love the sea, the island is surrounded by reefs. Snorkeling and scuba diving can be enjoyed from shore or by boat.