Tryvandshøiden (station)
Encyclopedia
Tryvandshøiden was a planned station on the Holmenkollen Line in Oslo
, Norway
. It was planned by the company Tryvandsbanen
in the early 1910s and partly constructed in 1916 at the end of a single-tracked
line from Frognerseteren
. A red signalman's house named "Norden" was the station's only facility. Passenger trains never served the station, and the tracks from Frognerseteren to Tryvandshøiden were removed in 1939. The signalman's house was not demolished. In 1993, 2004 and 2008, proposals were made to re-open the station so that it would be more convenient for Oslo residents to use the Tryvann Ski Resort
. However, these proposals were all rejected by the operator Oslo Sporveier
on the grounds that the extension would be too expensive.
opened the Holmenkollen Line from Majorstuen
to Besserud station (then Holmenkollen). In 1910–11, a recently established company named Tryvandsbanen
planned to extend the line towards Frognerseteren
and Tryvannshøyden
. The company extended the line from Besserud to Tryvandshøiden station on 15 May 1916. The line was double-tracked to Frognerseteren and single-tracked from there to Tryvandshøiden, as only the first section had passenger traffic. The single-tracked line from Frognerseteren to Tryvandshøiden was 800 metres (2,624.7 ft) long and ran in a curve east of Øvresetertjern
. The extension was financed partly by Tryvandsbanen's equity, and partly by loans from the Municipality of Oslo.
In the 1930s, the Municipality of Oslo made plans for making Tryvann the "Davos of the North", following the opening of Tryvann stadion
in the winter of 1936. The Holmenkollen Line was planned to be extended even further, from Tryvandshøiden station to a proposed hotel with 200 beds. This never happened, since the skating rinks at Øvresetertjern were too cold and windy to become popular among Oslo residents.
Even though Tryvandsbanen had prepared the Frognerseteren–Tryvandshøiden Line for an upgrade to double tracks, no action was taken due to a shortage of money. The line was therefore unsuitable for regular passenger service, and Tryvandsbanen considered it to be useless. The tracks from Tryvandshøiden station to a point some 200 metres (656.2 ft) ahead of Frognerseteren station were removed in 1939. In the 1960s, the right-of-way was gravelled over and converted into a rail trail
.
would be more accessible to Oslo residents. Oslo Sporveier
, the operator, turned down the proposals, arguing that it would cost about 3 billion NOK to lay the tracks and put up overhead line equipment
, and that it would not attract enough passengers.
In 2004, the writer Erling Fossen gathered 356 signatures in favor of extending the line to the ski resort, which were given to the Oslo City Council. Even though the proposal was supported by the prominent council members Peter N. Myhre
, Ola Elvestuen
and Rune Gerhardsen
, Oslo Sporveier declined, stating that the extension of the line would not be profitable enough.
Peter N. Myhre stated in 2008 that the line would be extended to the ski resort before the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2011, but no action was taken as neither Ruter
nor the city council wanted to allocate the required 150 million NOK.
maps published in 1913 and 1938.
The station was never served by passenger trains, but between 1914 and 1918 Norway Telecom
(now Telenor) used the line for transporting steel when Tryvannstårnet
was being constructed. Occasionally charter trips to Øvresetertjern for passengers were also arranged.
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
, Norway
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
. It was planned by the company Tryvandsbanen
Tryvandsbanen
A/S Tryvandsbanen was a Norwegian company that constructed a rail extension nicknamed Tryvandsbanen of the Holmenkoll Line from Besserud to Tryvandshøiden station. The company was established 4 January 1912 and opened the Tryvann Line 15 May 1916. Tryvandsbanen was disestablished on 1 January 1920....
in the early 1910s and partly constructed in 1916 at the end of a single-tracked
Single track (rail)
A single track railway is where trains in both directions share the same track. Single track is normally used on lesser used rail lines, often branch lines, where the traffic density is not high enough to justify the cost of building double tracks....
line from Frognerseteren
Frognerseteren (station)
Frognerseteren is the end station of the Holmenkollen Line of the Oslo Metro, located in the Marka section of Oslo, the capital city of Norway. It is the station after Voksenkollen. The line to Frognerseteren was completed on 16 May 1916. The station has two platforms which, like other stations on...
. A red signalman's house named "Norden" was the station's only facility. Passenger trains never served the station, and the tracks from Frognerseteren to Tryvandshøiden were removed in 1939. The signalman's house was not demolished. In 1993, 2004 and 2008, proposals were made to re-open the station so that it would be more convenient for Oslo residents to use the Tryvann Ski Resort
Tryvann Ski Resort
The Tryvann Ski Resort is a ski resort in Oslo, Norway. It is the most used ski resort of Norway. In the 1930s, the ski slope Tryvannskleiva was constructed, and the first race was held in 1933. The ski slope was later expanded with Tommkleiva, Wyllerløypa and finally with Tryvann Ski Resort. As...
. However, these proposals were all rejected by the operator Oslo Sporveier
Oslo Sporveier
Kollektivtransportproduksjon AS is a municipal owned public transport operator of Oslo, Norway, the name meaning simply "public transportation producer". It operates the trackage and maintains the stock of the Oslo Metro and Oslo Tramway, as well as owning eight operating subsidiaries...
on the grounds that the extension would be too expensive.
History
In 1898, HolmenkolbanenHolmenkolbanen
A/S Holmenkolbanen was a company that owned and operated part of the Oslo Tramway and Oslo Metro in Norway from 1898 until 1975 when services were taken over by the majority owner Oslo Sporveier. Holmenkolbanen opened the Holmenkoll Line in 1898, and expanded it to become the first Nordic...
opened the Holmenkollen Line from Majorstuen
Majorstuen (station)
Majorstuen is a subway station on the Oslo Metro and a light rail station on the Briskeby Line of the Oslo Tramway. It is located in the Majorstuen neighborhood in the Frogner borough....
to Besserud station (then Holmenkollen). In 1910–11, a recently established company named Tryvandsbanen
Tryvandsbanen
A/S Tryvandsbanen was a Norwegian company that constructed a rail extension nicknamed Tryvandsbanen of the Holmenkoll Line from Besserud to Tryvandshøiden station. The company was established 4 January 1912 and opened the Tryvann Line 15 May 1916. Tryvandsbanen was disestablished on 1 January 1920....
planned to extend the line towards Frognerseteren
Frognerseteren (station)
Frognerseteren is the end station of the Holmenkollen Line of the Oslo Metro, located in the Marka section of Oslo, the capital city of Norway. It is the station after Voksenkollen. The line to Frognerseteren was completed on 16 May 1916. The station has two platforms which, like other stations on...
and Tryvannshøyden
Tryvannshøyden
Tryvannshøyden, Tryvannshøgda or Tryvasshøgda is a hill in Oslo, Norway, peaking 529 metres above mean sea level.It is named after the nearby lake Tryvann. It is known as transmitter site consisting of Tryvannstårnet and a guyed TV mast. From 1934 to 1966 the hill featured a speed skating venue,...
. The company extended the line from Besserud to Tryvandshøiden station on 15 May 1916. The line was double-tracked to Frognerseteren and single-tracked from there to Tryvandshøiden, as only the first section had passenger traffic. The single-tracked line from Frognerseteren to Tryvandshøiden was 800 metres (2,624.7 ft) long and ran in a curve east of Øvresetertjern
Øvresetertjern
Øvresetertjern is a lake in Oslo, Norway. It is located over sea level between the top of the hill Tryvannshøyden and Frognerseteren. From 1916 to 1938, the station Tryvandshøiden was located north of the lake, but it was never served by regular passenger trains.-References:...
. The extension was financed partly by Tryvandsbanen's equity, and partly by loans from the Municipality of Oslo.
In the 1930s, the Municipality of Oslo made plans for making Tryvann the "Davos of the North", following the opening of Tryvann stadion
Tryvann stadion
Tryvann stadion was a speed skating rink located at Tryvannshøyden in Oslo, Norway.Traditionally the main speed skating venues in Oslo was Frogner stadion and Bislett stadion. In 1933, the city council decided to build a skating rink at Tryvann to allow for a longer season...
in the winter of 1936. The Holmenkollen Line was planned to be extended even further, from Tryvandshøiden station to a proposed hotel with 200 beds. This never happened, since the skating rinks at Øvresetertjern were too cold and windy to become popular among Oslo residents.
Even though Tryvandsbanen had prepared the Frognerseteren–Tryvandshøiden Line for an upgrade to double tracks, no action was taken due to a shortage of money. The line was therefore unsuitable for regular passenger service, and Tryvandsbanen considered it to be useless. The tracks from Tryvandshøiden station to a point some 200 metres (656.2 ft) ahead of Frognerseteren station were removed in 1939. In the 1960s, the right-of-way was gravelled over and converted into a rail trail
Rail trail
A rail trail is the conversion of a disused railway easement into a multi-use path, typically for walking, cycling and sometimes horse riding. The characteristics of former tracks—flat, long, frequently running through historical areas—are appealing for various development. The term sometimes also...
.
Reopening
In 1993, proposals were made to re-open the line to Tryvandshøiden Station, so that the Tryvann Ski ResortTryvann Ski Resort
The Tryvann Ski Resort is a ski resort in Oslo, Norway. It is the most used ski resort of Norway. In the 1930s, the ski slope Tryvannskleiva was constructed, and the first race was held in 1933. The ski slope was later expanded with Tommkleiva, Wyllerløypa and finally with Tryvann Ski Resort. As...
would be more accessible to Oslo residents. Oslo Sporveier
Oslo Sporveier
Kollektivtransportproduksjon AS is a municipal owned public transport operator of Oslo, Norway, the name meaning simply "public transportation producer". It operates the trackage and maintains the stock of the Oslo Metro and Oslo Tramway, as well as owning eight operating subsidiaries...
, the operator, turned down the proposals, arguing that it would cost about 3 billion NOK to lay the tracks and put up overhead line equipment
Overhead lines
Overhead lines or overhead wires are used to transmit electrical energy to trams, trolleybuses or trains at a distance from the energy supply point...
, and that it would not attract enough passengers.
In 2004, the writer Erling Fossen gathered 356 signatures in favor of extending the line to the ski resort, which were given to the Oslo City Council. Even though the proposal was supported by the prominent council members Peter N. Myhre
Peter N. Myhre
Peter Nicolai Myhre is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party.-Early life and career:Myhre is the son of tobacco merchant Gunnar Peter Myhre and Gunhold Nordlid. He married Marie Françoise Millou in 1985. He graduated from upper secondary school in 1973, attended military academy in 1974,...
, Ola Elvestuen
Ola Elvestuen
Ola Elvestuen is a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Oslo during the terms 2001–2005, 2005–2009 and 2009–2013. On the local level Elvestuen is a member of Oslo city council...
and Rune Gerhardsen
Rune Gerhardsen
Rune Gerhardsen is a Norwegian politician, representing the Norwegian Labour Party. He is son of Einar Gerhardsen.He chaired the Norwegian Skating Association from 1986 to 1990 and 2001 to 2003.-References:...
, Oslo Sporveier declined, stating that the extension of the line would not be profitable enough.
Peter N. Myhre stated in 2008 that the line would be extended to the ski resort before the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2011, but no action was taken as neither Ruter
Ruter
Ruter As is the public transport authority for Oslo and Akershus, Norway. The company, organized as a limited company is responsible for managing, but not operating, public transport in the two counties, including bus, the Oslo Metro, the Oslo Tramway and ferries...
nor the city council wanted to allocate the required 150 million NOK.
Facilities and services
A red-painted house for the signalman was put up close to the station. Tryvandsbanen also developed plans for building a station house with a waiting shed, but these never materialised. The name of the red-painted house was changed from Nordpolen ("The North Pole") to Norden ("The North") and it was modernised after the removal of the tracks. The station was included on the NordmarkaNordmarka
Nordmarka is the mostly forested region which makes up the northern part of Oslo, Norway. The area called "Nordmarka" also extends into the municipalities of Hole, Ringerike, Lunner, Jevnaker and Nittedal. It is the largest part of the Marka borough. The forests are popular sites for hiking and...
maps published in 1913 and 1938.
The station was never served by passenger trains, but between 1914 and 1918 Norway Telecom
Telenor
Telenor Group is the incumbent telecommunications company in Norway, with headquarters located at Fornebu, close to Oslo. Today, Telenor Group is mostly an international wireless carrier with operations in Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and Asia, working predominantly under the Telenor brand...
(now Telenor) used the line for transporting steel when Tryvannstårnet
Tryvannstårnet
Tryvannstårnet is a 118 metre tall broadcasting tower of Oslo, located 529 metres above mean sea level at the hill Tryvannshøyden near the Tryvann lake....
was being constructed. Occasionally charter trips to Øvresetertjern for passengers were also arranged.