Original electrification None Operated by Setesdal Line Opened 26 November 1895 | Original gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Owned by Setesdal Line | |
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The Setesdal Line (Norwegian: Setesdalsbanen) was a railway between Kristiansand and Byglandsfjord in southern Norway, 78 km (48 mi) long. It was built with a narrow gauge of 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in), and opened to Hægeland 26 November 1895, and to Byglandsfjord 27 November 1896. Stations along the line included Mosby, Vennesla, Grovene (Grovane), Iveland and Hægeland.
Contents
- History
- Narrow gauge steam locomotives
- Narrow gauge diesel locomotives
- Narrow gauge railcars
- Standard gauge diesel locomotives
- Stations and stops
- References
Today, only the stretch between Grovane and Røyknes of the original line is preserved as a heritage railway.
History
When the Sørlandet Line was opened to Kristiansand in 1938, Grovane became the new terminal station for the Setesdal Line, with connection to the Sørlandet Line.
The Sørlandet Line was suspended from 1 September 1962, and the track was lifted between Byglandsfjord and Beihølen. The 6 km (3.7 mi) line between Beihølen and Grovane was, however, preserved by local enthusiasts. The Setesdal Line Hobby Club was already established in 1964.
Today, the Sørlandet Line is a railway museum with steam trains serving the 8 km (5.0 mi) line between Grovane and Røyknes. Four steam locomotives from 1894-1902 are preserved, along with a number of passenger and freight cars.
Narrow gauge steam locomotives
Narrow gauge diesel locomotives
Narrow gauge railcars
Standard gauge diesel locomotives
These locomotives are only used for shunting at areas with dual gauge track.
Stations and stops
The following stations and stops exist at the current railway museum: