Sundsvall–Torpshammar Railway

Sundsvall–Torpshammar Railway (Sundsvall–Torpshammars Järnväg)

Sundsvall–Torpshammar Railway or in Swedish: Sundsvall–Torpshammars Järnväg was a private railway between Torpshammar and Sundsvall in Sweden built in 1874. It was operated by the private company by the same name until 1885 when it was bought by Statens Järnvägar (SJ) and merged with the rest of Norrländska Tvärbanan, that later changed name to Mittbanan.

The original railway was built in narrow gauge, but it was converted to 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge after the government take-over for SEK 3.6 million. The railway also had a branch line, Matfors–Vattjom Railway that stayed privately owned, but was served by SJ. In 1890, the ownership and operating on the branch line was transferred to Tuna Järnvägs AB.

Sundsvall–Torpshammar Railway Overview

Sundsvall–Torpshammar Railway Status: Merged with Mittbanan
Sundsvall–Torpshammar Railway Owner:
Private, until 1885
Statens Järnvägar, since 1885
Sundsvall–Torpshammar Railway Termini:
Sundsvall
Torpshammar
Sundsvall–Torpshammar Railway Service Type: Railway
Sundsvall–Torpshammar Railway System: Swedish railways
Sundsvall–Torpshammar Railway Operator(s): Private, until 1885
Statens Järnvägar, since 1885
Sundsvall–Torpshammar Railway Opened: 1874
Sundsvall–Torpshammar Railway Line Length: Approximately 60 km (37 mi)
Sundsvall–Torpshammar Railway Number of Tracks: Single
Sundsvall–Torpshammar Railway Track Gauge:
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Old Gauge: 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Sundsvall–Torpshammar Railway Electrification: No