Last Friday it was time for Smalspåret i Hultsfred AB to complete the acquisition of the railway guard cabin 356 Holm (VÅHJ no 10) at km 105+600 (approx) just north of Triabo. From the former owner, daughter of the former railway guard, we received a binder with old timetables part A and B from 1948 and 1955 [...]
The railway guard house in Holm taken over Read More »
The local branch of the association in Växjö has decided to take home the former SJ Gp 3042 from Anten-Gräfsnäs Järnväg in connection with the expiry of the current de-positioning agreement. In the near future, in-depth discussions will take place with TJF and FAS regarding the installation in Västervik and refurbishment of the locomotive. The locomotive was built in 1943 by ASJ in Falun except for the tender, which
Steam locomotive Gp 3042 comes "home" to Småland again Read More »
The website is being completely renovated! Read More »
In many places, the winter darkness is descending and calm, but at Smalspåret there is more going on this winter than for a long time! Admittedly, the weather can change quickly, but then you just have to have a "plan B". 13-14 December, it was intended to work on replacing sleepers and other things, but just over the weekend a lot of snow came and it had to be cleared instead.
The heavy wet snow bent down a lot of bushes and small trees over the track, making the track impassable on 13/12 2008. Photo: Cedric H
Winter activities on and around the track Read More »
In connection with the Christmas display in Virserum on 30 November, the association and SH resumed an old tradition of serving mulled wine and lighting a fire in the beautiful old Klavreström stove in the waiting room.
Advent tradition revived in Virserum harbour Read More »
The renovation of the stairwell in Virserum station is now complete. The association has been granted a subsidy of 80% from the Kalmar County Administrative Board towards the cost of renovating the stairwell to the apartment. The work includes electrical installations, painting of doors, ceilings and walls, new carpet in the entrance and deep washing of the cork carpet in the staircase, etc.
Continued refurbishment of Virserum station building Read More »
