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Altdorf–Flüelen tramway

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Altdorf–Flüelen tramway
Overview
StatusClosed and removed
LocaleCanton of Uri, Switzerland
Termini
Stations7
Service
Services1
History
Opened1906
Closed1951
Technical
Line length3.1 kilometres (1.9 mi)
Track gaugeMetre (3 ft 3+38 in)
Minimum radius25 metres (82 ft)
Electrification600 V, DC, overhead
Maximum incline3.1%
Share of the Strassenbahn Altdorf-Flüelen AG, issued 1. February 1906

The Altdorf–Flüelen tramway (German: Strassenbahn Altdorf–Flüelen, AF) was a metre gauge electric tramway in the Swiss canton of Uri. It linked the town of Altdorf with Flüelen, terminating adjacent to Flüelen station on the Gotthard railway.[1][2]

The tramway was opened in 1906, and closed in 1951, being replaced by a bus service. The line was electrified at 600 V DC. It had a length of 3.1 kilometres (1.9 mi), with 7 stops, a maximum gradient of 3.1% and a minimum radius of 25 metres (82 ft).[1][2]

The only visible remains of line is the tram depot, on the outskirts of Altdorf. After closure of the tramway, this was used as a bus depot by the Auto AG Uri until they moved to new premises in 2009.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Eisenbahnatlas Schweiz. Verlag Schweers+Wall GmbH. 2012. p. 23. ISBN 978-3-89494-130-7.
  2. ^ a b c "Altdorf–Flüelen". www.eingestellte-bahnen.ch (in German). Archived from the original on 2009-11-10. Retrieved 2012-09-17.
  3. ^ "Geschichte" [History] (in German). Auto AG Uri. Retrieved 2012-09-17.