In the heart of Molochne, a tiny town on the western coast of Crimea, by the shores of the Black Sea, hid a fascinating piece of transport history – the world's smallest tram network. In 1989, a 1.5 km track was built, connecting the "Bieriegowoy" hotel resort with the sandy beach. This unusual connection made life easier for vacationers, allowing them to travel by tram to the beach and back, simultaneously attracting enthusiasts from different corners of the globe.
Tatiana Ivanovna Chistyakova, the former director of the resort, proudly recounts the tales of their unique "tramlet" and surprises with stories of guests from around the world. Although the line operated only in the summer season, Molochne became a haven for lovers of unconventional transportation solutions.
Unfortunately, all of this is now in the past. The illegal and forceful annexation of Crimea by Russia in 2014 led to a decline in tourist traffic on the peninsula. Officially, the line was shut down for the renovation of the sanatorium, but it was never reopened. Scrap dealers took care of the rail fragments and the overhead line. Today, the track is so overgrown that it's hard to see where the stops used to be.
