Ma 831 with a train between Lövhöjden and Kopparberg.Z65 519 and Z70 721 on shed at Lövhöjden.G 1414 with a train passing Kopparberg.TGOJ Hg locos 201 & 202 with a goods train passing Månstorp.Both Ma locos bring the last sleeper train past the church.G 1414 with empty ‘O’ wagons, passing through Månstorp, with Y7 1201 alongside.Hg2 787 with the postal train at Lövhöjden.Dm 836+837 with an Ore train, entering Lövhöjden.T44 349 passing the locoshed with insulated wagons.E 1189 and G 1414 bring a heritage train past the railway offices at Lövhöjden.Du 373 with French wagons in the snow!T43 212, Da 823, Y7 1136 & Rc2 1100 at Lövhöjden.T44 379 with a goods train approaching Månstorp.Dm 836+837 passing Kopparberg with an ore train.G 1414 brings a heritage train out of Ålunden.The Jeco X2000 at the FLMJ.
Improved FLMJ as a single-line branch (2009-2014)
V5 152 on shed at LövhöjdenRa4 988 brings a train of 1960s coaches through the snow near Kopparberg.V5 176 brings a train of Tbis (and similar) vans through Lövhöjden.Y7 1136 at Månstorp station, which now has a new, smaller building as shewn.HectorRail 241 002-3 at Lövhöjden with a Container train.Du 373 departs Lövhöjden with a goods train.T44 269 assists Du 373 up the steep climb along the Siljansbanan.GreenCargo Re 1423 brings a train of its own branded wagons through Lövhöjden.F-steam loco 1207 brings a passenger train through the snow, whilst Du 373 waits on shed for its next turn.Rc5 1344 with a B5 coach in the winter sunshine at Lövhöjden.F-electric loco 701 brings a passenger train toward Lövhöjden.Tc 306 brings an engineers’ train over the crossing between Kopparberg and Lövhöjden.
Original ‘new’ FLMJ (2001-2008)
Lövhöjden with an assortment of motive power during an open day in September 2002.All five of the FLMJ’s Rc6 locomotives, along with the solitary Rc7 and a Norwegian EL.16 (derived from the Rc4) are seen at Lövhöjden on a sunny October afternoon.The IORE locomotive with an Iron Ore train eases through Lövhöjden, whilst an InterCity train waits at the platform. Two Rc-series locomotives, the IORE and a Norwegian El.16 line up for the photographer!The “Da” electric locomotive passing the farm at Kopparberg on the FLMJRc6 1328 brings a goods train into Lövhöjden.Rc5 1344 at Lövhöjden, May 15th, 2004. According to the FLMJ’s stock register, this is an “Rc6,” but it retains its “Rc5” decals (and orange livery with “meat-stamp” logo) to run as a “Heritage” locomotive, usually with the set of Roco brown coaches (part of one seen coupled to the loco) or epoch IV wagons.V803 with the preserved 4-wheel stock, calling at Månstorp.Rc6 1324 at Lövhöjden, with steam locomotive Sa 938 in the background. TMX 1014 back in regular service (following the removal of Kadee couplings). Rc6 1353 (our first Roco locomotive) on shed (on standby) at Lövhöjden. IORE 101+102 enters Månstorp and crosses from the Up line (in the Down direction) to test the newly laid track. EG 3112 with a goods train approaching Lövhöjden.Y7 1136 pauses at Siljansnäs.Rc5 1351 (visiting) approaching Lövhöjden.K24 on shed at Lövhöjden.X10 unit at Månstorp.Sb on shed at Lövhöjden.TMY 101 passing Kopparberg on its way to Lövhöjden.Y7 railbus passes over a level crossing just outside Lövhöjden.Ub with a train of stake wagons at Lövhöjden.TGOJ V10 in the loco shed at Lövhöjden.Y7 1136 and Rc6 1323 at Lövhöjden.Rc5 1344 passes the farm at Kopparberg with a passenger train.
KRBJ and first FLMJ (1992-2000)
Fjällnäs Station with a preserved steam train arriving whilst an electric train awaits the right of way.Röjeråsen (Later Fjällnäs) with a line-up of ‘Rc’ locomotives and an ‘X10’ multiple unit.Lövhöjden Station shortly after opening, with test trains.Fjällnäs with a Norwegian El. 16 locomotive on a goods working. These locos have been working into Sweden for a few years.Rc3 1061 with a container train in the snow near Gärde.Five ‘Rc’ locos line up for the camera at Fjällnäs.A visiting ‘Ra’ locomotive calls at Fjällnäs station during a rainy open event.Three generations of Swedish motive power; the modern “X2,” the old “Da” and the regular “Rc” – seen on the old layout!V5 175 with a works train during track-lifting on the old FLMJ.
Köpingsvik
‘Y2’ diesel unit arriving at Köpingsvik, with another train nearby.The newer station building at Köpingsvik, based on Åseda. [Photo: A. Allum.]An InterRegio train arriving at Köpingsvik on a working from Kalmar to Borgholm.X10 3149 at the original Köpingsvik station. To help uninitiated visitors identify the country that we model, Swedish brand names are used in abundance – Here, IKEA are represented with a wagon and lorry. Unfortunately, the lorry is not a Scania or Volvo!
Steninge
An HNJ (Halmstad Nässjö Järnväg) connecting bus at Steninge station in this 1930’s night scene. Note the antiquarian telephone box in the foregroundAn HNJ railbus in the siding at the dock. Part of a boat is visible in this evening scene, as is the horse-drawn cart and a goods wagon waiting to be loaded.BSM TMX locomotive at the quaysideK24 1775 running around its train in the station.Sa 938 will be a regular visitor to Steninge.Tågab loco with goods train arriving at Steninge.Ballast train on Steninge.Y7 railbus at Steninge.
FLMJ Trains On Tour
The FLMJ’s “SSLidJ” loco in an indoor layout, awaiting ‘running-in,’ following repairs.The FLMJ’s X10 set at Patrick Grace’s Strömstad station – under the newly installed catenary!Rc6 1353 and 142.002-5 double-head a train around an indoor layout in Acton.Y7 railbus on an indoor layout in Acton.Rc5 1353 on an indoor layout in Acton.Sa 938 with train, on Patrick Grace’s Småtorp layoutTMZ 1410 with Iron Ore train on the Western Model Railway Society’s Grunfurter Strasse layout.
Videos
Memories of the FLMJ
A selection of stills from the FLMJ. [Video: A. Allum.]
The last train departs Lövhöjden; church bells chiming and organ playing in the background… [Video: A. Allum]
Collage of photos of mostly scenery on the Railway’s last day.. [Video: A. Allum]
FLMJ to 2018
A journey from Ålunden, through Månstorp, Lövhöjden, Siljansnäs, Månstorp again, before reaching Lövhöjden again [Video: A. Allum]
Testing of F-1207. [Video: A. Allum]
T44 349 assists Du 373 with a long goods train. [Video: A. Allum]
Y7 1136 arrives at Månstorp. [Video: A. Allum]
A double-headed goods train passes through Lövhöjden. [Video: A. Allum]
Rc-loco and Da-loco bring a goods train towards Lövhöjden. [Video: A. Allum]
Rc6 1353 departs from Lövhöjden with an InterRegio train. [Video: A. Allum]
Daniel Hill’s Y2 set speeding through Månstorp. [Video: A. Allum]
The IC-11 set arrives at Månstorp. The comment reflects popular opinion about this train. [Video: A. Allum]
The Y7 railbus departs from Månstorp. [Video: A. Allum]
Patrick Grace’s Dk locomotive bringing a train into Lövhöjden as part of the parade on the SJ-150 open weekend. [Video: A. Allum]
TGOJ V class rounding the curve from Kopparberg to Lövhöjden with a short “Enthusiasts’ Train.” [Video: A. Allum]
A Roco Rc-series locomotive cautiously rounding the curve up from Månstorp. [Video: S. Trower]
Danish EG locomotive bringing a goods train into Månstorp. [Video: S. Trower]
A Visiting German steam locomotive, racing through Lövhöjden with a train of Swedish coaching stock. [Video: S. Trower]
