Railway Museum

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The Railway Museum's exhibitions tell the story of Sweden’s railways, its people, and its future. Be inspired by the courage and bold visions of individuals, as well as the dreams of experiencing new people and places.

Exhibitions:
The railway has influenced travel and freight transport opportunities, as well as societal and technological development, the natural and cultural landscape, and individuals—both historically and today. The story of the railway spans a period when Sweden transformed from an agrarian class society into a post-industrial nation. Be inspired by the courage and bold visions of individuals, as well as the dreams of experiencing new people and places.

- The Celebration
Welcome to the grand opening! The feast is set, the mayor is giving a speech, and the magnificent steam locomotive **Prins August** is on display. Through sound and film, visitors are introduced to how people experienced the arrival of the railway in Sweden.

- The Construction
This exhibition tells the story of railway construction—the entrepreneurs who expanded the railway network across the country and the railway workers who laid the tracks. Here, both adults and children can try lifting a rail or crawling into an ore pile.

- The People of the Railway
Meet the individuals who worked on the railway, which at the time was Sweden’s largest employer.

- Electrification
Sweden has no coal of its own! Well, there’s a little, but the country is extremely vulnerable in times of crisis. The railways take this seriously, and in the 1890s, electrification begins.

- The Passengers
Experience how people traveled in first, second, and third class during the early 1900s. This section also features a beautifully restored 1930s restaurant car.

- World War II
When World War II breaks out, serious trade barriers emerge. The situation worsens with the German occupation of Norway and Denmark in the spring of 1940. Railway transport becomes crucial for delivering food and heating fuel to the cities.

- Threats to the Railway
Competition from other modes of transport, environmental scandals linked to the railway, accidents, and safety concerns—the threats to the railway increase during the 1960s.

- Present and Future
In the final exhibition room, visitors step into the present with a glimpse into the future. Take control of a classic **RC locomotive**, step inside the **X2000**, and listen to railway-inspired music!