Nykarleby Jernväg

About the museum

The museum railway Nykarleby Jernväg brings the old Kovjoki–Nykarleby line back to life. The line was in use 1899–1916. Construction began in 1897, the locomotives came from the USA and the carriages from Germany, and the 12.5 km line opened in October 1899. The railway was expensive to build, and it was difficult to make the operation profitable.

Today steam locomotives pull antique passenger carriages over a two-kilometre stretch of 600 mm narrow-gauge track at a speed of about 20 km/h. It is one of Finland’s smallest railways. The hall, which serves as both engine shed and workshop, contains among other things a steam locomotive from 1935 that hauled lime in Pargas, motor locomotives from Denmark and England, and one of the original carriages of Nykarleby Jernväg from 1901.

The old station building houses Café Emma, with 19th-century furniture and an art exhibition on the walls. The grounds include a playground with a railway theme. Next to the station area is Kovjoki Museigård, a local heritage museum with agricultural tools, everyday objects, miniatures of old houses in the village and photographs. The Museigård is open at the same time as the trains run.

Highlights

• Steam locomotive operation on 600 mm narrow gauge
• Engine shed with a 1935 steam locomotive and motor locomotives
• Café Emma in the old station building
• Playground with a railway theme
• Kovjoki Museigård with miniatures of old houses

Permanent exhibitions

• Ånglok och fordonspark – Steam locomotives, motor locomotives and antique carriages in the engine shed, including an original carriage from 1901.
• Kovjoki Museigård – Local heritage museum with agricultural tools, everyday objects, miniatures of old houses in the village and photographs.

Admission & discounts

The prices apply to train trips on running days. There is no admission fee for the grounds.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Poor accessibility for people with reduced mobility.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Playground / play area

Playground with a railway theme on the site.

Getting there & parking

The station is located in Kovjoki in Nykarleby, at Ångloksvägen.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Café Emma in the station building, open on running days.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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