Köping–Uttersberg–Riddarhyttan Railway, Railroad heritage site in Köping Municipality, Sweden
The Koeping-Uttersberg-Riddarhyttan Railway is a narrow-gauge line with an unusual 1093-millimeter track gauge connecting industrial towns across central Sweden. The roughly 46-kilometer route passes through a region shaped by mining and manufacturing heritage, with a former engine house in Riddarhyttan now serving as a cafe and information point about rail operations.
The railway was built in 1864 with an unusual gauge of 1093 millimeters, which originated from a construction error. This gauge proved cheaper to maintain than correcting to standard measurements, so the line kept this distinctive standard throughout its operation.
The railway connects several towns across central Sweden, showing how industrial activity shaped the growth and daily life of these mining communities.
You can visit the former engine house in Riddarhyttan, which now operates as a cafe and information center about the railway's history. The location is easy to access and offers a good place to learn about the equipment and how the line operated.
The railway operated as an independent system until 1911, when the Uttersberg-Riddarhyttan segment merged with the Koeping-Uttersberg line. This merger created the integrated route that carries the heritage of both original lines today.
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