Old Voss Line

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Old Voss Line
standard gauge
Preserved electrificationNone
Commercial history
Opened1883
1904Gauge converted
Closed to passengers1964
Closedstill open for freight
Preservation history
HeadquartersGarnes
Website
Old Voss Line web site
Route map
former main line to Voss
Garnes
(1883)
Arna
(1883)
Arna (NSB)
(1964)
Espeland
(1899)
Haukeland
(1883)
Søylen Tunnel
89 m
Bratland Tunnel
258 m
Grimmen Tunnel
123 m
Helldal I Tunnel
24 m
Helldal II Tunnel
29 m
Midttun
(1925)
former main line to
Bergen

The Old Voss Line (Norwegian: Gamle Vossebanen) is a heritage railway between Garnes and Midttun near Bergen, Norway.

Originally constructed as a

standard gauge, the line was upgraded in 1904. Electrified in 1954, it continued to serve as part of the Bergen to Oslo main line until the Arnanipa Tunnel and the 7.5 km (4.7 mi) Ulriken Tunnel, which opened in 1964, resulted in the closure of the line for passenger traffic. The line is still open for freight traffic.[1]

Today, the museum railway is operated by the

engine shed at the restored Garnes station that features a museum, a coach shed, a yard and turntable.[2]

The restored Garnes Station

References

  1. ^ "Gamle Vossebanen". Riksantikvaren. Retrieved September 1, 2017.
  2. ^ "The Old Voss Steam Railway Museum". Norsk Jernbaneklubb. Retrieved September 1, 2017.

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