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Anyone who has ever heard about Fl\u00e5m, must have heard about Fl\u00e5msbana as well. This twenty-kilometer train route from Fl\u00e5m to Myrdal is very popular travel destination for tourists from all the world, comparable with Prekestolen or Trolltunga. The train journey is considered one of the most spectacular in the world. Ascending the high steep peaks on both sides of the valley, and beautiful waterfalls can charm the visitors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The construction of the railway between Fl\u00e5m and Myrdal should be regarded as a masterpiece of engineering. It started at the beginning of the 20th century and the first trains could pass the route in \u00a01940 (20 years after beginning of work). Distance between \u00a0both stations is 20 km and vertical difference is 863.5 m. The route inclination is 28% (55\/1000). For safety purposes, there are five independent braking systems available, each of which is able to stop the train. The entire route runs through 20 tunnels of a total length of 6 km, and most of them have been hollowed by human hands. The most difficult to build was the Vatnahalsen tunnel, where the line turns 180 degrees. For security reasons, the line was designed to avoid crossing bridges; the river was directed through four tunnels under the railway line. The opening for traction was on August 1, 1940, mainly for freight and electrified was made 4 years later as one of the first lines in Norway.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Myrdal, the line connects to the main railway route between Oslo and Bergen. In summer, trains run on the Fl\u00e5m \u2013 Myrdal route up to ten times a day (4 to 5 out of season) and the 20km route takes about an hour. The train stops at intermediate stations. One of the most memorable is the station on the scenic terrace next to the Kjosfossen waterfall. Apart from the roar of the huge masses of water, travelers can hear the music coming from the loudspeakers. After the first sounds, right next to the waterfall appears a dancing woman dressed in a red robe.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This amazing performance can be seen in the movie below.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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