At the end of 2021, the association received the incredibly gratifying news that we will receive a grant from the King Gustaf VI Adolf Foundation for Swedish Culture for our project to reupholster the seats and backs of 1950s rail buses. We have previously received fine contributions from several of our members, active and [...]
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The favourite back! We are once again running a Christmas train together with Nässjö Railway Museum. This year's journey goes to Helsingborg. Afterwards, those who wish can travel with our chartered bus to Wrams Gunnarstorp Castle, which organises a Christmas market (Skåne's largest of its kind). Here, visitors are invited to a Christmas fair according to old Swedish traditions. Those who prefer can e.g.
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The station building in Flaten was bought back by the association in 2017, after many years in private ownership. After four years of renovation and a very large number of volunteer hours, the station was reopened on Sunday 12 September. At 13.00, a speech was given by Chairman Peter V. Christensen, who then handed over to historian Stig-Åke Petersson
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After several years of work on both the exterior and the buildings, we can finally invite the public to the opening ceremony on Sunday 12 September at 13.00. Local councillor Lars Rosander will perform the ribbon-cutting ceremony. There will be speeches and surprises. The opening will take place outdoors and we will keep our distance, out of consideration for COVID-19. We will have
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We are now able to present a limited edition of the fantastic books Östra Centralbanan, Minnenas spår, Sista tåget ut and Kronan på verket? Hurry up and bargain as there are only a few copies of each book to buy.
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Member number 1000 has been passed! Congratulations to Marie from Vimmerby and a warm welcome to the association! In the current situation, the "award ceremony" had to be limited a bit, so the painting was handed over directly by artist Åke Lindberg, at a proper distance. In addition to the personally painted painting, there was also a copy of the fine
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Now it's the premiere of the new video, the wheels on the bus, recorded in connection with Smalspår's nostalgia days 2019! A popular song that we hope can contribute to some fun watching and listening at home, especially for the slightly younger audience. Watch the video on YouTube
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We at Föreningen Smalspåret Växjö-Västervik wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our members, active members and friends of narrow gauge! Well met in 2021, we hope for a more regular season.
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This year's Christmas calendar is now available to visit! Every day you can open doors, so take a look today to open door number one! Take me to the Christmas calendar!
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