Skara–Lundsbrunns Järnvägar
Museum railway between Skara and Lundsbrunn with steam locomotives, rail buses and railway vehicles, run by a non-profit association.
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About the museum
Skara–Lundsbrunns Järnvägar (SkLJ) is a non-profit association that runs museum trains on the routes Skara–Lundsbrunn and Skara–Skara Ost and preserves vehicles and archive material. The line (SKWJ) opened in 1887, and the last freight traffic between Skara and Götene ceased in 1984.
The operation began in 1967, when Skara Municipality took over the steam locomotive SJ Gp 3119, formerly VGJ 29, as a reminder of Skara’s time as a railway junction. The condition was that an association would look after the locomotive. In 1971 the locomotive was fully restored and put back under steam, which is usually seen as the start of the living railway museum. Museum trains ran from 1982 to Götene and from 1984 to Lundsbrunn.
Starting from locomotive 29, the vehicle fleet has grown with passenger carriages, several locomotives, goods wagons, track maintenance vehicles and motor coaches with trailers. The engine shed is in Skara. In summer ordinary trains run on the Skara–Lundsbrunn section, and in autumn special trains such as Tomte trains (tomtetåg) are arranged.
Highlights
- Museum trains Skara–Lundsbrunn with steam locomotives and rail buses
- Engine shed in Skara and the association’s vehicle collection
- Lundsbrunn station with shop and railway literature
- Tomte Train before Christmas
- Picnic area in the station park at Lundsbrunn
- Operated by
- Skara–Lundsbrunns Järnvägar (ideell förening)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | SEK 160 |
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| Children & teens | SEK 80free up to age 1 · Children aged 2–12, return |
| Groups (10+ people) | –10% discount for groups of 10 people or more on ordinary services. |
| Families | SEK 4402 adults and 3 children, return |
The prices apply to ordinary Skara–Lundsbrunn trains, return (2026). Tickets cannot be bought in advance but are bought at the stations Skara and Lundsbrunn or from the conductor at Tveta, Myråsen, Skogsmark and Dala kvarn. Payment by cash, card or Swish. Members of SkLJ or MRO travel free on presentation of a membership card. A whole carriage can be booked via bokning@sklj.se.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 1 |
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| Family ticket | SEK 440 · 2 adults and 3 children, return |
- Stroller-friendly
Prams and bicycles may be taken on the trains, according to the association.
Getting there & parking
The engine shed is at Vallgatan 41 in Skara. Postal address: Box 191, 532 23 Skara.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
In the station building at Lundsbrunn souvenirs, films, postcards and railway literature are sold. Packed lunches may be eaten in the station park at Lundsbrunn.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Whole carriages and private trains can be hired via bokning@sklj.se or by telephone on 070-336 61 49. |
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