Altdorf–Flüelen tramway
Appearance
Altdorf–Flüelen tramway | |
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Overview | |
Status | Closed and removed |
Locale | Canton of Uri, Switzerland |
Termini | |
Stations | 7 |
Service | |
Services | 1 |
History | |
Opened | 1906 |
Closed | 1951 |
Technical | |
Line length | 3.1 kilometres (1.9 mi) |
Track gauge | Metre (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) |
Minimum radius | 25 metres (82 ft) |
Electrification | 600 V, DC, overhead |
Maximum incline | 3.1% |
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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
[edit]- ^ a b Eisenbahnatlas Schweiz. Verlag Schweers+Wall GmbH. 2012. p. 23. ISBN 978-3-89494-130-7.
- ^ a b c "Altdorf–Flüelen". www.eingestellte-bahnen.ch (in German). Archived from the original on 2009-11-10. Retrieved 2012-09-17.
- ^ "Geschichte" [History] (in German). Auto AG Uri. Retrieved 2012-09-17.