Rokua railway
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The line was demolished by Utajärvi municipality in May 2022, when the price of scrap steel was high.[2]
Route
The line connected the Hotel Rokuanhovi with the Rokua Fitness Centre, running through moraine and dune covered terrain. There were balloon loops at both ends of the line,[1] and the passenger carriages had doors on only one side. There were no intermediate stations.
Rolling stock
The train was hauled by a DHL-15 diesel hydraulic locomotive equipped with 37.5-kilowatt Dent engine.[1] The locomotive weighs around five tonnes.[1] The two 24-seat passenger carriages were made by Tuomo Takalo ky of Nivala.[1] After the closure and demolition, the locomotive and one coach was retained as a memorial.[2]
References
External links
- Pictures from the Rokua railway, in vaunut.org railway photo gallery
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