Sunday, November 29, 2009

The train passed Torpo station without stopping

Through the years, many of the smaller railway stations
from Bergen to Oslo have been closed.
One of these stations is Torpo between Ål and Gol.

By chance I found 16 photos in Hallingdal's local
newspaper Hallingdølen, showing the residents of Torpo
with flags at the station marking the 100 years for
the train between Oslo and Bergen.
Some had dressed up in older clothes.
There was food served.

But the train did not stop.
It just passed the waving flags.
Like it does every day now.
and has for the last twenty years,
according to the article.

Would this be considered nostalgia or a positive demonstration?

For a series of the photos, click here

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