The Lorenbahn, the LüttmoorsielNordstrandischmoor island railway, is famous for the tiny, private trains that take residents to and from the mainland. But that's not why it was built: and it's got a more useful purpose as well.

Thanks to everyone from Landesbetrieb für Küstenschutz, Nationalpark und Meeresschutz SchleswigHolstein, and to the islanders, for all your time and patience!

Camera operator: Richard Bielau
Producer: Maximilian Thesseling of Klein Aber https://kleinaber.de/

MORE FROM TOM: https://www.tomscott.com/
(you can find contact details and social links there too)

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER with good stuff from the rest of the internet: https://www.tomscott.com/newsletter/
❓ LATERAL, free weekly podcast: https://lateralcast.com/    / lateralcast  
➕ TOM SCOTT PLUS:    / tomscottplus  
THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES:    / techdif