This weekend, work has been carried out in many places on the Smalspåret, including work on vehicles in the locomotive sheds in Västervik. Further south along the track, work has focused on loading foundations, signs and signal cabinets for the upcoming rebuilding of the road crossings in Åseda. These have been standing for some time in Virserum and will now be transported down [...]
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Our website Smalspåret.nu has been down for a few days which we apologise for, the reason for this is that we have switched to a new web hosting provider. We are now using Binero.se and hope to be able to launch some new features on the website thanks to new technical possibilities and more space. Do you have
In Hultanäs, between Åseda and Virserum (on the southern part of the Smalspåret), Stefan Nilsson, who is a member of the association, has during the winter and spring put a lot of work into renovating a motorised trolley. Trains of this type were used by the railway workers to transport themselves and their tools to various jobs along the track. "It
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When the Swedish Transport Administration and Spångenäs Leisure Club inaugurated the new bridge over Smalspåret in Spångenäs, Tjustbygdens Järnvägsförening ran a steam train. A large number of people had gathered in the autumn weather to watch the train pass under the bridge. Bengt Lilja, a member of the association, was there and immortalised this with a number of pictures, which
Inauguration of the new road bridge in Spångenäs Read More »
Summer and sunshine mean a lot of events and happenings on and around the Narrow Gauge railway. For example, you won't miss the fact that trains run to most of the major events that take place along the railway? Let us offer some suggestions on what to do this weekend: Virserum market Virserum market weekend 30-31
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The trains are running at full speed, take the opportunity to go for a ride with nostalgic rail buses from the 50s (Åseda-Hultanäs, Hultsfred-Västervik) or steam locomotives with wagons (Västervik-Ankarsrum). You have not missed that you will find all the days that the trains run on our Facebook page? Check it out under the events tab. Cycle dressinYou can also cycle dressin on several different scenic routes, read
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After a long and hard winter, the track has finally begun to thaw, in favour of the track work teams along the railway. During the period 8-16 May, there is a track work week for the southern section, starting from Virserum. For more information, you are welcome to visit the station in Virserum or contact Peter S or Dennis B. On the northern section, the works are
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The Narrow Gauge Association is now on Facebook, where you can follow what is happening on the track and also talk to other interested people. Here you can also see upcoming events, ask questions about what we are working on. Welcome in!
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The association's annual general meeting is on 24 April at 13:00 in the waiting room, Virserum station. In connection with the meeting, there will be a members' meeting with information about the Narrow Gauge. An excursion by rail bus & café car is also planned. Welcome to the meeting!
Annual General Meeting of the Association Read More »
Do you need to borrow a mobile phone? No, I thought not, nowadays mobile phones are the natural way to keep in touch with loved ones. As part of the work being done to rebuild the station environment in Virserum, the Smalspåret Association has renovated and painted a telephone kiosk as it looked in the past. The kiosk stands there
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