In the spring of 1984, the association Rädda Smalspåret (later Föreningen Smalspåret Växjö-Västervik) was formed with the aim of ensuring that the Växjö-Västervik narrow gauge railway would not be closed down. The last passenger trains under SJ's auspices ran on 19 August that year. In the winter of 1986, the last freight traffic ceased and the track lay unused - everything was set for closure and demolition. We can thank these enthusiasts for the fact that a tourist railway was created instead and that most of it still exists, including the Jenny-Virserum section, which is a listed building.
| Programme | |
| 13.00-16.00 | Open house in Virserum station with exhibition of pictures in the waiting room Coffee service in the restaurant car (set up at the platform) Rail bus tours to Hjortöström for the general public depart at 13.00, 14.00, 15.00 |
| 16.30 | Autumn meeting for members of the association. The association Smalspåret Växjö-Västervik through 25 years The chairman of the association, Peter V. Christensen, speaks... |
| 17.00 | A journey along the Narrow Gauge railway in the 1920s: Lecture by Per-Johan Weidolf (part 1, Växjö-Virserum) |
| Coffee break | |
| 18.00 | Continuation of the presentation (part 2, Virserum-Västervik) |
| 18.45 | Rail bus trip for association members to Hjortöström, with refreshments |
| 19.30 |
Dinner for our members (pre-registration required, see poster) |
See our poster for more detailed information on the day. The Association also organises the annual Autumn Work Week between 3 and 11 October, where we welcome members and other interested parties to join our activities.