Tryvandsbanen Explained

A/S Tryvandsbanen
Type:Private
Fate:acquisited by Holmenkolbanen
Foundation:4 January 1912
Defunct:1 January 1920
Location:Aker, Norway
Industry:Transport
Products:Infrastructure
Key People:Harald Boe

A/S Tryvandsbanen was a Norwegian company that constructed a rail extension nicknamed Tryvandsbanen ("Tryvann Line") of the Holmenkoll Line from Besserud (then Holmenkollen) to Tryvandshøiden station. The company was established 4 January 1912 and opened the Tryvann Line 15 May 1916.[1] Tryvandsbanen was disestablished on 1 January 1920.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Nilsen. Knut A.. A/S Holmenkollbanen 100 år: En historie om pågangsmot. Aftenposten. 17 February 1996. 10. no.
  2. Web site: A/S Tryvandsbanen. Oslo City Archive. 4 January 2011. no.