Finno's Train Hopping Pix

Once you have your octopus card and are on the standard Hong Kong MTR system you will find it one of the most pleasant and easy metros to ride in Asia. 

First here are the two MTR Plarail sets - a modern version and a 1998 version.




and the trains...





Here's a typical station and a quick video of a train arriving at Causeway Bay (of course the inside and outside doors line up perfectly):





Doors open:



Doors closed:



You can see how simple the MTR map is above the doorway.

I once rode in a Lego themed car.





Here's an inside shot during a quiet time:



...and busy!



Loooong escalators are often a feature in underground stations and it's good to know they practice hygienic cleaning (seriously everything is very clean).





One more thing to do in Hong Kong before we head on to the mainland so stay tuned!