One of the most exciting destinations for me this train summer was the Östra Södermanland Railway (ÖSlJ), which runs between Mariefred, Läggesta and Taxinge-Näsby. I took a short trip to Mariefred last Saturday to catch the summer traffic with two steam locomotives in full swing. This association is one of the larger and more active, and they even organize activities later in the year. For further steam experiences, you could head down to the harbor where the steamboat Mariefred runs routes to Stockholm, which you can also see in this film. --- Filmed on August 10, 2024 with a Fujifilm XT-4. Edited with DaVinci Resolve. --- About ÖSlJ: The Östra Södermanland Railway (ÖSJ) is a narrow-gauge museum railway located in Mariefred, Sweden. The railway, which has a gauge of 600 mm, stretches over approximately 11 km and offers a unique opportunity to experience Swedish railway history. With steam locomotives and historic carriages from the early 20th century, ÖSJ takes visitors on a journey through beautiful landscapes and idyllic small towns, including Mariefred and Taxinge-Näsby. Run by enthusiasts and volunteers, the railway is a popular destination for both railway enthusiasts and families who want to experience a piece of Sweden's industrial heritage. Östra Södermanland Railway (ÖSJ) is a narrow-gauge heritage railway located in Mariefred, Sweden. With a track gauge of 600 mm, the railway stretches over approximately 11 km and offers a unique opportunity to experience Swedish railway history. Featuring steam locomotives and historic carriages from the early 20th century, ÖSJ takes visitors on a journey through beautiful landscapes and picturesque small towns, including Mariefred and Taxinge-Näsby. Operated by enthusiasts and volunteers, the railway is a popular destination for both railway enthusiasts and families looking to experience a piece of Sweden's industrial heritage. --- 0:00 ÖSlJ Loc 5 (Hamra) - train P15 (Mariefred - Läggesta lower) 1:52 ÖSlJ Loc 9 (Nian) - train P4 (Taxinge Näsby - Mariefred) 6:26 ÖSlJ Loc 5 (Hamra) 8: 15 ÖSlJ Loc 5 (Hamra) - train P5 (Mariefred - Taxinge Näsby) 9:13 ÖSlJ Loc 9 (Nian) 12:39 ÖSlJ Loc 9 (Nian) - train P7 (Mariefred - Läggesta nedre) 16:10 ÖSlJ Loc 5 (Hamra) - train P12 (Läggesta Nedre - Mariefred) 21:50 ÖSlJ Loc 5 (Hamra) - train P15 (Mariefred - Läggesta lower) --- Info about the vehicles: ÖSlJ Loc 5 (Hamra) The Hamra locomotive has a fascinating history stretching back to 1902 when it was purchased by Separator AB. After serving on Gotland for ten years, it was taken over by ÖSlJ in 1961 and underwent a simple but necessary renovation. Despite challenges, the locomotive continued to operate until 1975 when the boiler needed to be replaced, which Alfa Laval financed. After an extensive renovation, Hamra has been a reliable workhorse in ÖSlJ traffic since 1985. In 2019, the machinery underwent a major overhaul, which has enabled the locomotive to continue its diligent service even today. ÖSlJ Locomotive 9 (Nian) This locomotive, manufactured by Motala Verkstad and delivered in 1915 to JGJ, has had an exciting journey through time. After serving at Aspa mill from 1935, it ended up in 1963 at Skärstad's home village association as part of a museum. In 2005, a long-term collaboration with ÖSlJ began, and the locomotive was moved to Mariefred. After an extensive refurbishment in 2006, it was put back into service in 2009. The locomotive underwent another upgrade in the winter of 2019/2020 and is now widely used in ÖSlJ's traffic, which continues to write new chapters in its history.