Alapayevsk narrow-gauge railway


The Alapayevsk narrow-gauge railway is a Russian narrow-gauge railway with a track gauge of. The Head Office of the narrow-gauge railway is located in Alapayevsk, Sverdlovsk Oblast.

History

The first section of the railway commenced operations in July 1898. Construction was undertaken by French businessman A.Illero. The railway had a maximum length of about in the 1970s, though estimates vary.

Current status

At present only of the railway is operational. Current operations include passenger traffic and general goods movement. The railway operates a scheduled passenger service from Alapaevsk. The railway is the primary means of communication for seven rural settlements in the Alapaevsk District: Elnichnaya; Garaninka; Strokinka; Berezovka; Muratkovo; Sankin and Kalach. Principal cargoes include wood, food, postal services and fuel.

Rolling stock

Locomotives